Bitwise and Proficio Launch Currency Debasement ETF Focused on Gold, Bitcoin, and Hard Assets

Jan 23, 2026 02:49 am UTC| Digital Currency Economy

As geopolitical uncertainty intensifies and government debt levels continue to rise across major economies, investors are increasingly searching for ways to protect purchasing power. Responding to this shift, digital asset...

Trump Pushes Back on 401(k) Homebuyer Plan Amid Housing Affordability Debate

Jan 23, 2026 02:44 am UTC| Economy Politics Governance

U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed reservations about a proposal floated by his own administration that would allow Americans to tap into their 401(k) retirement savings to help fund down payments on homes. Speaking...

Japan Manufacturing PMI Returns to Growth in January on Export Surge

Jan 23, 2026 02:42 am UTC| Economy

Japans manufacturing sector showed renewed momentum in January, returning to expansion for the first time in seven months, driven by a sharp rebound in export demand. According to the latest private-sector survey, the SP...

UK Consumer Confidence Hits Five-Month High Despite Ongoing Economic Worries

Jan 23, 2026 02:38 am UTC| Economy

British consumer confidence improved in January, reaching its highest level since August 2024, as households became more optimistic about their personal finances even while concerns about the wider UK economy persisted....

New Zealand Inflation Rises to 3.1%, Fueling Rate Hike Expectations

Jan 23, 2026 02:37 am UTC| Economy

New Zealands annual inflation accelerated in the fourth quarter, strengthening expectations that the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) is done cutting interest rates and may instead move toward rate hikes later this year....

U.S. Dollar Slides as Greenland Deal, Geopolitical Shifts Rattle Markets Ahead of BOJ Decision

Jan 23, 2026 02:33 am UTC| Economy

The U.S. dollar is heading toward its biggest weekly decline in a year as investors react to shifting geopolitical signals from President Donald Trump and growing uncertainty across global markets. Sentiment was shaken...

China Eyes 4.5%–5% Growth Target for 2026 Amid Economic Uncertainty

Jan 23, 2026 02:31 am UTC| Economy

China is expected to set its economic growth target for this year within a range of 4.5% to 5%, according to a report by the South China Morning Post citing sources familiar with internal policy discussions. The potential...