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China Stimulus Could Spark Altcoin Rally as Economic Data Weakens
China Stimulus Could Spark Altcoin Rally as Economic Data Weakens

The cryptocurrency market faces a critical juncture as the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) considers stimulus measures in response to slowing economic activity. Analysts suggest that if Beijing injects liquidity into the system, altcoins could experience a significant rally, potentially surpassing previous all-time highs. China Stimulus Possible in Next Month While headlines often focus on &hellip; <a href="https://beincrypto.com/china-stimulus-could-spark-altcoin-rally-as-economic-data-weakens/">Continued</

BeInCrypto·2025/08/17 19:40
How High Can Chainlink Price Go This Month?
How High Can Chainlink Price Go This Month?

Cryptoticker·2025/08/17 19:30
US Treasury mulls digital ID verification in DeFi to curb illicit finance
US Treasury mulls digital ID verification in DeFi to curb illicit finance

Share link:In this post: The United States Treasury is looking into the possibility of using digital identity to check illicit financial activities in the DeFi sector. The agency is entertaining public comment on the issue, and it is expected to close by October 17. United States banks have warned of stablecoin yield, noting that it could disrupt the American credit system.

Cryptopolitan·2025/08/17 18:20
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Due to the blockade of the Hormuz Strait, U.S. fertilizer imports from the Middle East dropped to zero in May, with total imports plunging 44% year-on-year to 553,000 tons.
Trade data provider Descartes Datamyne stated on Thursday that in May, the United States’ fertilizer imports from Middle Eastern ports affected by the Strait of Hormuz blockade dropped to zero, resulting in overall crop nutrient imports falling by 44% year-on-year to 553,000 metric tons. This represents one of the earliest assessments of the war’s impact on American farmers. The Middle East supplies nearly one-third of the world’s fertilizer trade, which is typically shipped through the strait.The supply interruption of urea from Qatar, with common raw materials such as sulfur and ammonia also restricted, has tightened supply and caused prices to soar. According to data from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, global fertilizer prices rose by about 20% from February to May. U.S. fertilizer imports plummeted month-by-month from 464,000 metric tons in February. Recently, nitrogen fertilizer prices have retreated slightly due to a decline in seasonal demand, but phosphate fertilizer prices remain high.American farmers growing crops such as corn, wheat, and soybeans are under multiple pressures from drought, rising input costs, and lost sales. In May, the president of Nutrien—the world’s largest potash producer—stated that regardless of when the war ends, high fertilizer prices could persist until 2027. At the end of last month, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission announced an investigation into fertilizer pricing. Last week, Trump said he was considering measures to help farmers affected by high prices, but did not disclose specific details.
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U.S. Treasury yields retreated across the board on Thursday, with the 2-year falling to 4.153% and the 10-year dropping to 4.437% under the pressure of declining oil prices.
⑴ U.S. Treasury yields fell on Thursday, with the 2-year yield—which is most sensitive to interest rate expectations—down by 1 basis point to 4.153%. The previous trading day, it had risen to a 16-month high of 4.207%. Institutional data shows investors currently see a 69% chance of a rate hike at the September meeting. The 10-year yield dropped 3 basis points to 4.437% amid falling oil prices. Brent crude fell 1.8% to $78.14 per barrel.⑵ The Head of Interest Rate Strategy at BMO Capital Markets stated that the decline in energy prices has eased market concerns about inflation and led to a significant drop in long-term bond yields. Although the market may be overly confident in pricing a cumulative 29 basis point hike by the October FOMC meeting, the policy outlook from the current level should remain balanced. The auction for 5-year inflation-protected Treasury bonds saw strong demand, with yields falling 3.3 basis points to 1.91%. The rise in real yields supports demand for these securities.⑶ On Thursday, U.S. initial jobless claims fell to 226,000, below the expected 225,000, indicating the economy remains strong. Since taking office, Federal Reserve Chair Waller has pushed to streamline policy statements and abandon forward guidance. Quarterly forecasts show that out of 19 policymakers, 9 expect a rate hike before the end of 2026. European Central Bank Chief Economist Lane stated that the upper limit of the neutral interest rate in the euro area has risen from 2.25% to 2.50%. Last week, the ECB already raised the deposit rate to 2.25%.
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Himi Norazo: A comprehensive analysis of the impact of oil on inflation will be provided in the quarterly outlook update in July.
Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Shinji Himino stated that a comprehensive analysis of the impact of oil on inflation will be provided in the quarterly forecast updated in July.
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