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Fidelity's Timmer: Gold's $5K Fair Value Hinges on Liquidity, Not Just Rates
Gold

Fidelity's Timmer: Gold's $5K Fair Value Hinges on Liquidity, Not Just Rates

Fidelity's Jurrien Timmer argues gold's shift from a real-rate proxy to a liquidity gauge implies a fair value near $5,000, reshaping how traders view the metal.

Kitco Sep 23, 2026
Gold Dips as Higher-for-Longer Rate Outlook Weighs on Sentiment
Gold

Gold Dips as Higher-for-Longer Rate Outlook Weighs on Sentiment

Gold remains lacklustre as the higher-for-longer interest rate narrative pressures the metal, with traders eyeing key levels and upcoming data for direction.

Reuters Sep 23, 2026
Zcash Jumps 10% as Bitcoin Holds Near $87K; Congress Advances BTC Stockpile Bill
Crypto

Zcash Jumps 10% as Bitcoin Holds Near $87K; Congress Advances BTC Stockpile Bill

Zcash led crypto majors with a 10% gain while Bitcoin held near $87,000. Falling oil eased inflation worries, and a bill to make the government's Bitcoin stockpile permanent advanced in Congress.

CoinDesk Sep 23, 2026
Bitcoin's Three-Month Winning Streak: First Since 2012
Crypto

Bitcoin's Three-Month Winning Streak: First Since 2012

Bitcoin's 10% September gain puts it on track for a rare three-month winning streak, the first since 2012. Explore the drivers, key levels, and what it means for traders.

CoinDesk Sep 23, 2026
Solana Tests Alpenglow Upgrade: Finality Could Drop from 12.8s to 150ms
Crypto

Solana Tests Alpenglow Upgrade: Finality Could Drop from 12.8s to 150ms

Solana validators begin testing Alpenglow, an upgrade that could cut transaction finality from 12.8 seconds to 150 milliseconds, making payments near-instant.

CoinDesk Sep 23, 2026
Malicious iOS App 'FomoPeek' Tied to $580K Crypto Theft, SlowMist Warns
Crypto

Malicious iOS App 'FomoPeek' Tied to $580K Crypto Theft, SlowMist Warns

SlowMist says malicious FomoPeek versions on Apple's App Store used iOS kernel exploits to escape the sandbox and steal sensitive data from other apps, leading to $580K in crypto theft.

Cointelegraph Sep 23, 2026
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Tipped as Frontrunner for Trump's AI Czar Role
Crypto

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Tipped as Frontrunner for Trump's AI Czar Role

Scott Bessent is reportedly emerging as the leading candidate to replace David Sacks as Trump's AI and crypto czar, a role that helped shape digital asset policy.

Cointelegraph Sep 23, 2026
Nasdaq Hits Record High as AI Chip Demand Fuels Rally
Indices

Nasdaq Hits Record High as AI Chip Demand Fuels Rally

The Nasdaq Composite closed at a record high, driven by a surge in semiconductor stocks as investors bet on artificial intelligence growth.

Yahoo Finance Sep 22, 2026
Nasdaq Hits Record Close as AI Optimism Returns, Treasury Yields Dip
Indices

Nasdaq Hits Record Close as AI Optimism Returns, Treasury Yields Dip

The Nasdaq Composite closed at a record high as renewed enthusiasm for artificial intelligence stocks and a pullback in Treasury yields fueled a broad rally.

reuters.com Sep 22, 2026
Dow Futures Rally as Oil and Yields Drop; AMD, Intel, Micron, Nvidia, Sandisk in Focus
Indices

Dow Futures Rally as Oil and Yields Drop; AMD, Intel, Micron, Nvidia, Sandisk in Focus

Falling oil prices and Treasury yields sparked a broad market rally, with chipmakers AMD, Intel, Micron, Nvidia, and Sandisk among key movers.

Investor's Business Daily Sep 22, 2026
WTI Crude Hits 2-Week Low on Hormuz Supply Relief
Commodities

WTI Crude Hits 2-Week Low on Hormuz Supply Relief

WTI crude futures fell to two-week lows as supply concerns around the Strait of Hormuz eased. We break down the drivers and what traders should watch next.

CME Group Sep 22, 2026
Chicago Fed President Warns Inflation Fight Could Be Painful
Economic Data

Chicago Fed President Warns Inflation Fight Could Be Painful

Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee says taming inflation may be painful, signaling the central bank is committed to restoring price stability.

PBS Sep 22, 2026
Four Forces That Could Pull US Inflation Back Down
Economic Data

Four Forces That Could Pull US Inflation Back Down

A recent analysis outlines four reasons why US inflation may resume its downward trend, with implications for Fed policy and market pricing.

Morningstar Sep 22, 2026
ECB's Lane: New Energy Shock Means Inflation Stays Higher for Longer
Central Banks

ECB's Lane: New Energy Shock Means Inflation Stays Higher for Longer

ECB chief economist Philip Lane warns a fresh energy shock will keep inflation elevated for longer, complicating the central bank's path to its 2% target.

bloomberg.com Sep 22, 2026
Bond Markets Overpricing Rate Hikes: What It Means for Traders
Central Banks

Bond Markets Overpricing Rate Hikes: What It Means for Traders

Bond markets may be pricing in too many rate hikes, creating potential opportunities for traders as central banks navigate uncertain inflation and growth.

Morningstar Sep 22, 2026
RBNZ's Orr Warns of Economic Risks as Inflation Battle Continues
Central Banks

RBNZ's Orr Warns of Economic Risks as Inflation Battle Continues

Reserve Bank of New Zealand Governor Adrian Orr highlights ongoing risks to the economy and inflation, signaling caution for traders.

reuters.com Sep 22, 2026
Gold Holds Firm Despite Stronger Dollar and Hawkish Fed Stance
Forex

Gold Holds Firm Despite Stronger Dollar and Hawkish Fed Stance

Gold prices remain resilient even as the US dollar strengthens and the Federal Reserve signals a hawkish policy outlook, defying typical negative correlations.

forex.com Sep 22, 2026
India's $143.6B Forex Swap Inflows: What It Means for the Rupee
Forex

India's $143.6B Forex Swap Inflows: What It Means for the Rupee

India attracted $143.6 billion in forex inflows through a concessional swap facility, providing a buffer for the rupee and altering the currency trading landscape.

reuters.com Sep 22, 2026
Gold Slips as Fed Rate Hike Odds Rise, Dollar Strengthens
Gold

Gold Slips as Fed Rate Hike Odds Rise, Dollar Strengthens

Gold prices fell on Thursday as rising expectations of a Fed rate hike and a stronger U.S. dollar weighed on the yellow metal.

reuters.com Sep 22, 2026
Gold Price Today: September 21, 2026 — XAU/USD Holds Firm as Markets Eye Fed
Gold

Gold Price Today: September 21, 2026 — XAU/USD Holds Firm as Markets Eye Fed

Gold trades near recent highs on September 21, 2026, as traders weigh Fed policy expectations, a softer dollar, and persistent geopolitical risks.

Fortune Sep 22, 2026
Bernstein Sets 2030 Gold Price Forecast: What It Means for Traders
Gold

Bernstein Sets 2030 Gold Price Forecast: What It Means for Traders

Bernstein unveils a new long-term gold price forecast for 2030, signaling a bullish structural outlook. We break down the drivers and key levels to watch.

Investing.com Sep 22, 2026
Dogecoin Jumps 15% as $844M Short Squeeze Lifts Crypto Market
Crypto

Dogecoin Jumps 15% as $844M Short Squeeze Lifts Crypto Market

Dogecoin rallied 15% while Bitcoin held above $85,000 after a short squeeze forced $844 million in losses for bearish traders.

CoinDesk Sep 22, 2026
X Adds Cashtag Charts and Trading Links for Bitcoin and Stocks
Crypto

X Adds Cashtag Charts and Trading Links for Bitcoin and Stocks

Elon Musk's X now lets US users tap cashtags like $BTC to see live charts and jump to Coinbase, Kraken and other platforms, tightening the link between social feeds and trading.

CoinDesk Sep 22, 2026
Whitehats Move 52 BTC from Coldcard Hack to Recovery Trust
Crypto

Whitehats Move 52 BTC from Coldcard Hack to Recovery Trust

Galaxy Digital reports 52 BTC moved from the Coldcard exploit to an OP_RETURN address tagged 'claim:cryptorecoverytrust dot com', signaling a coordinated recovery effort.

CoinDesk Sep 22, 2026