Fed Funds Path Faces Its Real Test in Thursday’s Jobs Report
This week’s Fed funds story turns on the June employment report due Thursday, July 2, 2026.
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VELVET Rockets 250% on Aerodrome Integration and Massive Short Squeeze
VELVET’s recent rally to $1.77 marks a stunning 250% gain driven by its integration with Aerodrome Finance, which promises improved liquidity on the Base
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Bitcoin Hovers Near $60K Amid Record ETF Outflows and Market Fear on June 28, 2026
On June 28, 2026, Bitcoin’s price consolidates near $60,000, caught in a downtrend shaped by record institutional outflows from US spot ETFs and a tightening
Stocks
SPY Dips Amid Tech Sell-Off as Healthcare Leads Defensive Rotation on June 28, 2026
The S&P 500 ETF (SPY) edged lower by 0.72% on June 28, 2026, reflecting a market rotation away from high-growth technology stocks amid tightening liquidity
Commodities
Gold Holds Steady at $4,080 Amid Hawkish Fed and Dollar Strength: What’s Next for the Metal?
Gold prices have been under pressure this week, influenced by expectations of prolonged higher interest rates and a stronger US dollar.
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Fed’s Hawkish Dot Plot Shakes Markets Despite Steady Fed Funds Rate
On June 17, 2026, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) held rates steady at 3.50%-3.75%, yet the accompanying Summary of Economic Projections revealed a
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EURUSD Gains on US Dollar Pullback Amid Slower US Consumption and ECB Inflation Cooling
On June 26, 2026, EURUSD climbed to 1.1401, up over half a percent from the previous day, driven by a retreat in the US dollar.
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Alphabet’s Stock Slides Amid AI Spending Surge and Talent Exodus Ahead of Dow Jones Debut
Alphabet (GOOG) faced a 2.2% stock decline in a broadly weak tech sector on June 26, 2026, driven by worries over nearly doubling AI capital expenditures to up
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Why the Fed’s Hawkish Pivot Is Reshaping Markets and Testing Tech’s Resilience
The Federal Reserve’s removal of easing bias from its June 2026 statement and May’s persistent 4.1% PCE inflation signal a prolonged period of higher interest
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Alphabet’s Stock Slides Amid Tech Sell-Off and AI Talent Exodus Ahead of Dow Debut
Alphabet’s stock dropped notably on June 26, 2026, as the tech sector sold off amid investor worries about rising capital expenditures for AI and recent
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Bitcoin Edges Higher After $10.5 Billion Options Expiry Clears the Way Amid Lingering Macro and Regulatory Headwinds
Bitcoin’s price ticked up 0.6% to $60,167 on June 27, 2026, buoyed by the expiration of $10.5 billion in June options on Deribit.
Opinion
Why Market Opinion Is Shifting Amid Fed Hawkishness and Tech Sector Turmoil
Market opinion today reflects a more cautious, hawkish tone as the Federal Reserve signals potential rate hikes to combat persistent inflation, while the tech