Jerry Lin
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Oil Prices Remain Steady as OPEC+ Announces Plan to Phase Out Production Cuts
Oil prices held steady after OPEC+ unveiled a plan to gradually restore production starting in October, despite ongoing concerns about global demand and substantial supply from non-OPEC+ producers. 
Oil prices held steady after OPEC+ unveiled a plan to gradually restore production starting in October, despite ongoing concerns about global demand and substantial supply from non-OPEC+ producers. -
Biden Vetoes Congressional Attempt to Overturn SEC Crypto Guidance
President Joe Biden on Friday vetoed a congressional resolution aimed at overturning the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) controversial accounting bulletin on crypto assets. The veto marks a significant stance by the Biden administration in the ongoing debate over the regulation of digital assets. 
President Joe Biden on Friday vetoed a congressional resolution aimed at overturning the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) controversial accounting bulletin on crypto assets. The veto marks a significant stance by the Biden administration in the ongoing debate over the regulation of digital assets. -
Euro Zone Inflation Rises, Keeping ECB on Edge Ahead of Interest Rate Decision
Inflation in the euro zone inched higher in May, complicating the European Central Bank's (ECB) path towards potential interest rate cuts. Data released on Friday showed consumer prices in the 20 countries sharing the euro rose by 2.6% year-on-year, surpassing the ECB's 2% target and the 2.5% increase anticipated by economists. 
Inflation in the euro zone inched higher in May, complicating the European Central Bank's (ECB) path towards potential interest rate cuts. Data released on Friday showed consumer prices in the 20 countries sharing the euro rose by 2.6% year-on-year, surpassing the ECB's 2% target and the 2.5% increase anticipated by economists. -
Fed's Preferred Inflation Gauge Shows Slight Cooling, but Price Pressures Persist
Inflation in the United States moderated slightly in April, with the Federal Reserve's preferred measure indicating that price pressures remain persistent, despite a modest deceleration. The Commerce Department reported on Friday that the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index, excluding food and energy costs, rose by 0.2% for the month, aligning with market expectations. 
Inflation in the United States moderated slightly in April, with the Federal Reserve's preferred measure indicating that price pressures remain persistent, despite a modest deceleration. The Commerce Department reported on Friday that the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index, excluding food and energy costs, rose by 0.2% for the month, aligning with market expectations. -
Oil Prices Gain as PCE Data Supports Demand Outlook Ahead of Key OPEC+ Meeting
Oil prices are showing resilience, rebounding on Friday and erasing weekly losses following the release of soft Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) data and anticipation of the upcoming OPEC+ meeting. The market is keenly focused on the potential extension of current production cuts into 2025, aimed at maintaining oil prices near $80 per barrel. 
Oil prices are showing resilience, rebounding on Friday and erasing weekly losses following the release of soft Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) data and anticipation of the upcoming OPEC+ meeting. The market is keenly focused on the potential extension of current production cuts into 2025, aimed at maintaining oil prices near $80 per barrel. -
Mortgage Rates Top 7% Again Amid Federal Reserve's Inflation Concerns
Mortgage rates have once again surged past 7%, hitting an average of 7.03% for a 30-year fixed mortgage this week, up from 6.94% the previous week, according to Freddie Mac. This marks a return to higher rates that have predominantly hovered above 7% since mid-April, after a brief period of decline. 
Mortgage rates have once again surged past 7%, hitting an average of 7.03% for a 30-year fixed mortgage this week, up from 6.94% the previous week, according to Freddie Mac. This marks a return to higher rates that have predominantly hovered above 7% since mid-April, after a brief period of decline. -
U.S. Economic Growth Revised Downward for Q1 as Jobless Claims Inch Up
The U.S. economy grew at a slower pace than initially estimated in the first quarter, with the Commerce Department revising the annualized growth rate to 1.3%, down from the previously reported 1.6%. This revision reflects a deceleration from the 3.4% growth seen in the final quarter of 2023, highlighting a softer start to the year amid persistent economic uncertainties. 
The U.S. economy grew at a slower pace than initially estimated in the first quarter, with the Commerce Department revising the annualized growth rate to 1.3%, down from the previously reported 1.6%. This revision reflects a deceleration from the 3.4% growth seen in the final quarter of 2023, highlighting a softer start to the year amid persistent economic uncertainties. -
Gemini and Genesis Return $2 Billion in Crypto to Customers Amidst Legal and Financial Turmoil
Gemini and Genesis, two major players in the crypto market, have successfully returned over $2 billion in digital assets to 232,000 retail customers. This restitution comes as part of the resolution of the Gemini Earn program's bankruptcy issues, marking a substantial 242% return on assets that were locked up since January 2023. 
Gemini and Genesis, two major players in the crypto market, have successfully returned over $2 billion in digital assets to 232,000 retail customers. This restitution comes as part of the resolution of the Gemini Earn program's bankruptcy issues, marking a substantial 242% return on assets that were locked up since January 2023. -
BOJ Signals Possible Rate Hike Amid Yen Depreciation Concerns
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is contemplating a potential interest rate hike if the yen's depreciation significantly impacts inflation, according to board member Seiji Adachi. In a speech delivered on Wednesday, Adachi outlined the circumstances under which the central bank might adjust its monetary policy sooner than anticipated. 
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is contemplating a potential interest rate hike if the yen's depreciation significantly impacts inflation, according to board member Seiji Adachi. In a speech delivered on Wednesday, Adachi outlined the circumstances under which the central bank might adjust its monetary policy sooner than anticipated. -
ConocoPhillips to Acquire Marathon Oil in $17.1 Billion All-Stock Deal
ConocoPhillips announced on Wednesday its agreement to acquire Marathon Oil in an all-stock transaction valued at $17.1 billion. This acquisition marks a significant move in the ongoing consolidation wave within the oil and gas industry, enhancing ConocoPhillips' position in key U.S. shale fields. 
ConocoPhillips announced on Wednesday its agreement to acquire Marathon Oil in an all-stock transaction valued at $17.1 billion. This acquisition marks a significant move in the ongoing consolidation wave within the oil and gas industry, enhancing ConocoPhillips' position in key U.S. shale fields.
