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What The Wall Street Is Not Telling You About De-Dollarization

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De-dollarization has always been a significant topic for economies to discuss and build on. There was a time when de-dollarization would be dubbed a myth, a passing phase that would eventually dissolve on its own. However, in recent times, the myth has now become a legitimate phenomenon to pay heed to. Although gradual yet steady, de-dollarization is proving to be a real barrier, hurting the US dollar. At the same time, this development is also sabotaging the decades-long prestige that the US has earned for itself into dust. Also Read: 3 Economics To Lead De-Dollarization: What’s Going On? What Is Wall Street Not Telling About Dollar Derailment? 1. The Idea Of Self-Sufficient Economies Is On The Rise Image Source: Watcher Guru In economic terminology, self-sufficient or autarkic economies are those that have learned to deal with their own economic affairs. With the US sanctioning nations in a rapid manner, countries have now started to adopt autarky, leading them to become self-suffici...

​​Bitcoin’s volatility drops to multi-year lows 

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Once known for its extreme price swings, Bitcoin’s (BTC) volatility has reached its lowest levels in years. While it remains elevated relative to traditional assets, analysts and industry observers now note a significant shift in the asset’s behavior. IBIT vs SPY volatility. Source: @EricBalchunas A chart shared by Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas reveals that the 60-day volatility of the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) relative to the S&P 500 (SPX) has dropped sharply, from 5.7 times higher a year ago to just 1.2826 today, marking a significant departure from Bitcoin’s previously uncorrelated and unpredictable trading patterns. The subdued volatility has also caught the attention of Bitcoin technical analysts. Commenting on the current state of the market, analyst CryptoCon wrote on X: Bitcoin is still barely moving, which has glued volatility to critical lows. Historical volatility this low has only ever been seen before the final bull run. There have been no bearish...

US Confirms Trade Talks With China Going Well, Stocks & USD Could Boom

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US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick confirmed that trade talks with China have resumed in London for a second day. Top US and Chinese officials are working to secure a breakthrough in trade deals for the exports and imports of goods. Dialogues over the export controls for rare earth minerals and other important goods are being discussed in the ongoing talks. The stock market and the US dollar are expected to surge if the trade talks go through. Also Read: De-Dollarization: Which Currency Will Replace the US Dollar? JUST IN: US Commerce Secretary Lutnick says trade talks with China are going well and will continue all day. — Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) June 10, 2025 President Donald Trump also said on Tuesday “We’re doing well with China. China’s not easy,” as the discussions progress. The talks come after data from the Customs Department shows that China’s exports to the US plunged 34.5% in May. This was the steepest fall recorded since the outbrea...

Goldman Says China to Hit 4.6% Growth After 90-Day Tariff Pause

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Goldman Sachs China growth projections have been revised higher after the surprise US-China deal to cut each other’s tariffs. The investment bank now expects China’s GDP growth forecast to rise to 4.6 percent in the year 2025 up from its initial projection at 4%. Currently, this development is coinciding with the easing of trade tensions and thus may help stimulate China’s economic recovery and market confidence. Also Read: Global Financial Authority IIF Endorses XRP as Swift Alternative for Payments Tariff Relief Boosts China’s GDP, Trade Outlook, And Market Confidence Source: Watcher Guru Key Forecast Revisions Source: Mint Goldman Sachs has also revised its China growth outlook to 2026 at 3.8% up from 3.5%. The revision is a sign of increasing optimism over China’s mid-term outlook despite still falling short of Beijing’s 5% target for 2025. Currently, the tariff reduction impact has managed to impact the financial markets instantly and with rather obvious positive implications...