Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are emerging not as a gateway for mainstream investors but as an offramp for seasoned whales, according to Schwab Network's Oliver Renick.
Stocks mixed in New York, with investors assessing mild inflation report and strong personal spending figures. Short-term Treasury yields rise, tech stocks lag, and Bitcoin surges 4.9%. Intel stock falls 12% despite positive earnings, while semiconductors sell off.
In a significant move, the Biden administration has announced a temporary pause on pending decisions of liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports on Friday. The statement from President Joe Biden emphasized the need to scrutinize the impacts of LNG exports on energy costs, America's energy security and the environment.
ECB President Christine Lagarde challenges the traditional recession definition, focusing on robust labor markets despite potential negative growth in the Euro Area.