The Macro Desk tracks global liquidity, rates, central banks, geopolitics, and economic forces that directly impact Bitcoin and digital asset markets.
What This Desk Covers
- Federal Reserve and central banks
- Interest rates and liquidity cycles
- Geopolitical financial shifts
- Dollar strength and global trade
- Inflation and monetary policy
Latest from the Macro Desk
Russian Defence Ministry reports control of Krynychne in Ukraine
The Russian Defence Ministry has declared that Russian troops have taken control of Krynychne, a town in the Pokrovsk direction …
Rush Street Interactive posts record Q4 earnings, guides for FY23
In its Q4 2025 earnings report, a company reported a revenue of $324.9 million, surpassing analyst expectations of $304.17 million …
Fiverr reports Q4 revenue of $107.2M as CFO and CBO promoted
Fiverr International Ltd. reported its earnings for the fourth quarter of 2025, revealing a revenue of $107.2 million, slightly below …
Kremlin mocks European ambitions for independent nuclear deterrent
The Kremlin has ridiculed the concept of a European nuclear deterrent as discussions intensify among France and Britain to extend …
China denies US allegations of conducting secret nuclear test
Russia reported that China has denied U.S. allegations of a recent secret nuclear test, asserting that no such test occurred …
South African Department of Mineral Resources condemns gold rush in Springs
A gold rush has erupted in the informal settlement of Gugulethu, near Springs, South Africa, following reports of gold particles …
Tesla averts 30-day license suspension after corrective action
The California DMV announced that Tesla will avoid a 30-day suspension of its dealer and manufacturer licenses after implementing corrective …
Peruvian Congress removes interim president José Jerí over censure vote
Lawmakers in Peru voted to censure interim president José Jerí over undisclosed meetings with a Chinese businessman, leading to his …
CFTC Chair Mike Selig asserts exclusive jurisdiction over prediction markets
CFTC Chair Mike Selig has asserted that the Commodity Futures Trading Commission has exclusive federal jurisdiction over U.S. prediction markets, …
US sends fighter jets and aircraft carriers to bolster forces in response to Iranian threats
U.S. Vice President JD Vance announced a significant military buildup in the Middle East, warning that all options remain on …
Polymarket bettors see 93% chance Fed holds rates in March
Polymarket bettors currently estimate a 93% chance that the Federal Reserve will maintain interest rates in March, while forecasting a …
S&P 500 Q4 2025 earnings up 12%, but AI fears rise sharply
During the Q4 2025 earnings season, companies are increasingly raising concerns about AI disruption, with mentions reaching a record 126 …
Trump threatens Iraq with sanctions if Maliki gains third term
President Donald Trump has warned Iraq’s Coordination Framework that the country could face severe sanctions if former Prime Minister Nouri …
Energy Transfer confirms aggressive growth strategy after strong Q4 results
Energy Transfer reported strong Q4 2025 results, showcasing a 29.6% revenue growth and an 8% increase in adjusted EBITDA, affirming …
Stock futures little changed as traders await Federal Reserve meeting minutes
Stock futures remained relatively stable on Tuesday night as investors anticipated the release of the Federal Reserve minutes from the …
San Francisco Fed examines AI’s impact on productivity and inflation
San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly emphasized the need for the Federal Reserve to investigate whether artificial intelligence is contributing …
Venezuela frees oil consultant Evanan Romero after four days in detention
Venezuela has released oil consultant Evanan Romero after four days in detention, a situation that has raised concerns among investors …
US college underemployment rate hits 42.5%, highest since 2020
The underemployment rate for recent US college graduates has surged to 42.5%, reaching its highest level since the peak during …
Duquesne Family Office updates portfolio, adds financial and tech calls
Stanley Druckenmiller, founder of the Duquesne Family Office, has made significant updates to his investment portfolio, adding positions in $XLF, …
EPA to send 2026 biofuel blending quotas to White House for review
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is expected to submit the 2026 biofuel blending quotas to the White House later this …
Dragos reports three new threat groups target industrial control systems in 2025
In 2025, three new threat groups—Sylvanite, Azurite, and Pyroxene—began targeting industrial control systems (ICS) and operational technology (OT), according to …
NobleReach aims to redefine public sector roles to attract tech talent
The public sector is grappling with a significant tech talent deficit, particularly among younger workers, as only about 4% of …
KazMunayGas still in talks with Lukoil over Kazakh assets
KazMunayGas announced that it is still in negotiations with Lukoil regarding Kazakh assets, focusing specifically on Lukoil’s upstream projects in …
Iran proposes new ideas in nuclear talks with US but avoids key concessions
Iran has proposed new ideas in ongoing nuclear talks with the U.S., although these proposals do not fully align with …
NVIDIA CEO stresses US-China interdependence for AI talent
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang recently emphasized the deep interdependence between the United States and China, particularly highlighting the vital role …
Russia launches 425 drones and missiles at Ukraine overnight
Russia launched 425 drones and missiles at Ukraine overnight in a significant escalation of its ongoing military campaign. This attack …
Finland warns of Russian military buildup along Arctic border
Finland’s Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen warned that Russia is significantly enhancing its military presence along Finland’s border, reminiscent of Cold …
India’s Minister Confirms Nvidia Collaborating With AI Firms
India’s Minister announced that Nvidia is collaborating with several AI infrastructure and software companies as part of the country’s initiative …
Gold prices drop below $5,000 as China holidays impact demand
Gold prices have fallen below $5,000, largely due to reduced support from demand during the Chinese New Year holidays when …
Sheffield Apartheid-Free Zone faces investigations after assault claims during boycott canvassing
In Sheffield, police are investigating assault claims after clashes erupted between pro-Palestinian activists from the Sheffield Apartheid-Free Zone and local …
Coconut Grove transforms into billionaire’s playground with over $100M in sales
Ultrawealthy buyers, including Larry Page and Ken Griffin, have recently invested over $100 million in properties in Coconut Grove, a …
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