U.S. Treasury Faces $3 Trillion Debt Refinancing Challenge in 2025
The bond market enters 2025 grappling with unprecedented $3 trillion U.S. debt maturity while still reeling from 2024's difficulties. Treasury Department must navigate complex refinancing of short-term bills amid market pressures and evolving Federal Reserve policy.
Fed Signals More Cautious Approach with Two Rate Cuts Projected for 2025
The Federal Reserve revises its interest rate outlook, reducing projected cuts from four to two for 2025 amid persistent inflation concerns. Chair Powell acknowledges progress in inflation reduction but notes recent stagnation, leading to a more conservative approach that surprised markets.
MicroStrategy's NASDAQ-100 Inclusion Sparks Rally Amid $1.5B Bitcoin Purchase
MicroStrategy's upcoming addition to the NASDAQ-100 index drives stock surge while the company makes a bold $1.5B bitcoin acquisition. The business intelligence firm's remarkable 547% year-to-date performance and growing crypto holdings cement its position as corporate America's leading bitcoin investor.