Why You Can't Fully Trust Recent U.S. Data

Why You Can't Fully Trust Recent U.S. Data

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Bitcoin’s Next Move Comes Down to the Fed? | Trading The Market: September 16, 2026

Bijan Maleki and Kris Bullock break down the crypto market just ahead of today’s critical FOMC decision, with traders bracing for a potential rate hike and another major test for Bitcoin and risk assets. They run through the charts to identify which tokens continue to show relati ...  Show more

Is the Risk-On Trade Breaking Down? | Macro Mondays: September 14, 2026

Andreas Steno and Mikkel Rosenvold are back to discuss several key macro signals that are potentially shifting all at once. They dig into the outlook for oil flows, whether a new hiking cycle is starting to emerge, and what it all means for the risk-on trade. Be sure to check out ...  Show more

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