I have been saying Bitcoin’s decline was a warning to the stock market, I think I was right, stock markets are now at a critical turning point. Bitcoin was the first to turn down, the weakness in the S&P 500 continues, the FTSE 100 has already turned down. This time it looks like the FTSE […]
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Crypto, FTSE 100, S&P 500The S&P 500 surged 1.07% to close near the all-time high, optimism is growing after President Trump’s comments that “high tariffs on China are unsustainable,” with in-person talks slated for late October ahead of the APEC summit (Oct 31–Nov 1). This has eased fears from earlier escalations, supporting a rebound in tech and export-heavy stocks
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Crypto, FTSE 100, S&P 500U.S.–China trade tensions flared again on Friday. The U.S. has threatened 100% tariffs on Chinese goods in response to new export controls, and China has responded with countermeasures. That escalation spooked global markets, the Dow dropped nearly 900 points and the Nasdaq fell over 3.5%, wiping out about $2 trillion in market value. But today
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Crypto, FTSE 100, Gold, S&P 500The relationship between cryptocurrencies and the S&P 500 is complex and not always consistent, despite periods of positive correlation. While recent data shows the S&P 500 rising (e.g., up 18% year-to-date in 2025, with SPY at $662.29 as of September 22, 2025), and some cryptocurrencies experiencing declines (e.g., Bitcoin down ~20% over the past month),
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Crypto, S&P 500Following the Fed’s widely anticipated 25-basis-point rate cut yesterday, the first since December 2024, markets reacted with initial caution, as the S&P 500 closed slightly lower amid questions about the pace of future easing. The Fed’s “dot plot” projections indicated two additional cuts by year-end 2025, aligning with expectations but signalling a cautious approach due
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Crypto, FTSE 100, Gold, S&P 500