MARKET PULSE Crypto XRP’s Surge Meets Flash Crash: What Ripple’s Regulatory Push Means for Traders
XRP rallied over 50% in a week, driven by U.S. Treasury bond buyback announcements and Ripple’s engagement in U.S.
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STOCKS SPY Edges Higher as Tech Stumbles and Healthcare Gains Spark Sector Rotation
The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) closed modestly higher on August 24, 2026, rising 0.41% to $765.72.
MACRO Fed Funds Rate Holds Steady Ahead of Crucial Inflation and GDP Data This Week
The Federal Reserve’s policy rate remains steady at 3.63% as of early July 2026, but this week’s release of July’s Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE)
CRYPTO Bitcoin Surges Past $77K Amid Treasury Bond Boost and Regulatory Clarity, Eyes $100K by Year-End
Bitcoin (BTC) has gained over 20% in the past week, reaching $77,648 as of August 24, 2026. This surge follows the U.S.
CRYPTO LIT Surges 9.4% Amid Robinhood Chain Campaign and Whale Accumulation, But Token Unlock Looms
On August 24, 2026, Lighter (LIT) stands out with a 9.4% price increase, fueled by sustained demand from its ongoing points farming campaign with Robinhood
COMMODIT Gold Surges to Three-Month High as Dollar Weakens and Geopolitical Risks Rise
Gold reached a three-month peak of $4,603.43 per ounce on August 23, 2026, fueled by a weaker US dollar, aggressive US Treasury debt buybacks lowering yields
CRYPTO NEAR Protocol’s AI Push and Market Resilience Challenge Bearish Forecasts Ahead of SEC ETF Decisions
On August 23, 2026, NEAR Protocol (NEAR) trades at $1.95, up 4.4% in 24 hours, buoyed by strategic AI integrations and a broader crypto market rebound.
FOREX EURUSD Edges Higher on Eurozone Strength and US Treasury Debt Buyback Concerns
EURUSD climbed to 1.1699 on August 21, 2026, driven by a combination of stronger-than-expected Eurozone PMI data and US dollar weakness linked to Treasury debt
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