Trending
ThePoliticalJournal
Sunday
25 October 2026

Markets & Macro

· 561 articles
Latest in Markets & Macro
US Job Growth Surpasses Expectations in May, Supporting Federal Reserve’s Interest Rate Pause
Markets & Macro

US Job Growth Surpasses Expectations in May, Supporting Federal Reserve’s Interest Rate Pause

Employment rose significantly last month with stronger job additions and steady unemployment, reinforcing the Federal Reserve’s cautious stance on pausing interest rate cuts.

British Columbia Adds 25,000 Jobs in May Amid Steady Unemployment Rate
Markets & Macro

British Columbia Adds 25,000 Jobs in May Amid Steady Unemployment Rate

British Columbia’s employment rose by 25,000 jobs in May, partially recovering losses from earlier this year while the provincial unemployment rate held steady.

Wall Street Declines as Tech Stocks Drop and Bond Yields Rise Following Strong Jobs Data
Markets & Macro

Wall Street Declines as Tech Stocks Drop and Bond Yields Rise Following Strong Jobs Data

U.S. stocks retreated with major tech companies leading losses, while bond yields surged in response to robust May employment figures signaling less likelihood of Federal Reserve rate cuts this year.

Key Dynasty Football Players to Buy or Sell Before Market Shifts
Markets & Macro

Key Dynasty Football Players to Buy or Sell Before Market Shifts

Dynasty fantasy managers face crucial buy and sell decisions as some players’ values are set to rise while others may have peaked this season.

May Jobs Report Poised to Reveal Strength of U.S. Employment Growth Amid Economic Uncertainty
Markets & Macro

May Jobs Report Poised to Reveal Strength of U.S. Employment Growth Amid Economic Uncertainty

The upcoming May jobs report will indicate whether the U.S. economy maintained steady employment gains, with projections pointing to moderate job growth and stable unemployment.

Forward Industries Resumes Large SOL Sales Amid Doubts Over Treasury Viability
Markets & Macro

Forward Industries Resumes Large SOL Sales Amid Doubts Over Treasury Viability

Forward Industries, holding millions in Solana tokens, resumed significant SOL sales as prices dropped, raising fresh questions about the sustainability of altcoin treasury models.

US Treasury Secretary Defends Trump’s Economic Policies Amidst Sharp Congressional Dispute
Markets & Macro

US Treasury Secretary Defends Trump’s Economic Policies Amidst Sharp Congressional Dispute

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent faced fierce opposition in a House hearing, championing Trump’s economic agenda and countering Democratic claims about inflation and rising living costs.

Tech Sector Cuts Over 123,000 Jobs as AI Emerges as Top Layoff Driver
Markets & Macro

Tech Sector Cuts Over 123,000 Jobs as AI Emerges as Top Layoff Driver

The technology industry has shed more than 123,000 jobs this year, with artificial intelligence cited as the primary reason behind the wave of layoffs across major firms.

Pope Leo XIV Holds Strong Lead in Favorability Over Trump Amid AI Debate and Iran War Concerns
Markets & Macro

Pope Leo XIV Holds Strong Lead in Favorability Over Trump Amid AI Debate and Iran War Concerns

A recent Economist/YouGov poll finds Pope Leo XIV enjoys a commanding net favorability lead over President Trump, alongside widespread public unease about AI progress and the conflict in Iran.

Rising U.S. Oil Production Dims Economic Impact of Oil Price Shocks, Fed Study Shows
Markets & Macro

Rising U.S. Oil Production Dims Economic Impact of Oil Price Shocks, Fed Study Shows

A Federal Reserve study reveals that increased domestic oil output has softened oil shocks’ effects on U.S. employment, shifting the challenge mainly to inflation rather than recession.

Amazon Faces Backlash from Engineers Over AI Spending Amid Massive Job Cuts
Markets & Macro

Amazon Faces Backlash from Engineers Over AI Spending Amid Massive Job Cuts

Amazon engineers criticized the company for investing heavily in AI data centers while cutting tens of thousands of corporate jobs, prompting Seattle to impose a temporary moratorium on new data center projects.

Ethereum Treasury Giant BitMine Launches 9.5% Preferred Stock Offering Amid $8.5 Billion Paper Losses
Markets & Macro

Ethereum Treasury Giant BitMine Launches 9.5% Preferred Stock Offering Amid $8.5 Billion Paper Losses

BitMine aims to raise $300 million through a high-yield preferred stock sale to fund further Ethereum accumulation despite significant unrealized losses.