
A deep dive into global macro dynamics, emerging‑market trends and the looming $60,000 Bitcoin liquidity cliff, with special focus on AI, high‑yield credit and India's infrastructure reforms.
The Federal Reserve is unlikely to rush into easing until a leadership change, and even then policymakers remain cautious about inflation and job growth. Market expectations of multiple cuts are tempered by a dovish-but-still-guarded tone.
The U.S. yield curve shows only modest steepening, reflecting cautious expectations of rate cuts and a market that remains wary of inflation and growth acceleration.
AI is seen as a potential winner-take-all market, but the path to dominance is unclear, and massive U.S. spending may boost productivity while data-security challenges loom.
Global high-yield spreads sit at the tight end of their cycles, prompting issuers to seek alternative funding as AI-driven growth offers limited relief.
The RBI's new rules curb credit to proprietary trading firms, causing short-term pressure on brokerage stocks while aiming to protect systemic stability.
Weak dollar dynamics, strong Asian fundamentals and under-investment create a fertile environment for high-carry EM currency strategies.
Analysts flag the $60,000 level as a critical liquidation point for Bitcoin, with support expected near $50-$55k if the price breaks lower.
Rising AI demand tempts Bitcoin miners to repurpose energy, while mining hash power remains a lagging indicator of price movements.
Bitcoin's fixed supply, decentralization and emerging yield-generation tools position it as a long-term store of value distinct from fiat currencies.
India is launching an ambitious highway-building program funded largely by private investors, aiming to improve efficiency and free up public resources.
Escalating diplomatic frictions between the U.S., China and other powers shape commodity flows, defense spending and investor sentiment across markets.
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