White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett issued a firm stance on U.S. monetary policy today, stating unequivocally that it would be a “mistake” for the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates under current economic conditions.
Speaking on the outlook for the American economy, Hassett pushed back against hawkish arguments for higher rates, reinforcing the…
Why Are Gold, Bitcoin, and Stocks Still Falling Despite the US–Iran Peace Deal?
June 25, 2026
The Market Is Not Crashing Because of War, It’s Crashing Because of Inflation
As Gold, Bitcoin, and stock markets continue to struggle despite growing optimism around a US–Iran peace deal, many investors are asking the same question:
Why are markets still…
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he expects the American economy to accelerate through the remainder of the year without triggering a renewed rise in inflation, signaling confidence in the country’s economic outlook despite expectations for lower interest…
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee defended his recent dissent, arguing that inflation remains significantly above the U.S. central bank’s target and continues to show signs of persistence.
Speaking on the outlook for monetary policy, Goolsbee…
Key Topics
Inflation expected to rise from 3.3% to 3.7%
Energy price surge increases upside risk
Gold, Stocks, and BTC face potential sell pressure
US–Iran conflict remains a major market driver
Traders advised to wait for technical confirmation
Markets…
Global financial markets are once again on edge as geopolitical tensions surrounding Iran begin to ripple through the world economy. What initially appeared to be a regional conflict is now influencing one of the most critical forces in finance interest rate…