Coin Stories News Block: Weak Jobs Report Fuels Rate Cut Outlook, Gold Price at Record High, Strategy Snubbed by S&P 500, Dalio: Bitcoin Boosted by Debt
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Sep 8, 2025 Disappointing job numbers have sparked discussions about potential rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Gold has reached an all-time high, captivating investors weighing their options. Ray Dalio emphasizes that bad debt situations are driving Bitcoin's rise. Meanwhile, a cryptocurrency strategy faced rejection from the S&P 500, raising eyebrows about the selection process, while regulatory scrutiny over digital assets intensifies. This intersection of macroeconomics and digital currencies makes for a compelling analysis.
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Soft Jobs Signal Rate Cut Odds Rising
- Weak June jobs data and rising unemployment point to a softer labor market than expected.
- Markets now price a higher likelihood of Fed rate cuts at the next meeting.
DOJ Probe Puts Fed Independence In Spotlight
- DOJ opened a criminal probe into Fed Governor Lisa Cook over alleged mortgage fraud and subpoenas were issued.
- Her firing raises questions about political motives and the Fed's independence.
Politics Can Tilt Monetary Policy Toward Cuts
- Political incentives may push for appointing Fed governors who favor rate cuts to ease debt financing.
- Rate cuts generally boost asset prices and can increase inflationary pressure.