• Sep 11, 2024

Brazil Finance Chief Says Severe Weather Risks Fanning Inflation

(Bloomberg) -- Brazil Finance Minister Fernando Haddad said the government is worried a resurgence in extreme weather will spur inflation as central bankers are expected to lift the interest rate starting next week.Most Read from BloombergHow Americans Voted Their Way Into a Housing CrisisAfter a Record Hot Summer, Pressure Grows for A/C MandatesFor Tenants, AI-Powered Screening Can Be a New Barrier to HousingChicago Halts Hiring as Deficit Tops $1 Billion Through 2025UC Berkeley Gives Transfer

  • Sep 11, 2024

Goldman’s Solomon Sees Case for Half-Point Fed Rate Cut as Jobs Soften

(Bloomberg) -- Goldman Sachs Group Inc. Chief Executive Officer David Solomon said there’s still a chance that the Federal Reserve could opt for a bigger rate cut than expected because of emerging signs of weakness in the employment market.Most Read from BloombergHow Americans Voted Their Way Into a Housing CrisisAfter a Record Hot Summer, Pressure Grows for A/C MandatesFor Tenants, AI-Powered Screening Can Be a New Barrier to HousingChicago Halts Hiring as Deficit Tops $1 Billion Through 2025UC

  • Sep 11, 2024

Coinbase Wrapped Bitcoin Sparks Pushback from Justin Sun

Coinbase's launch of its wrapped Bitcoin product, cbBTC, has ignited a fierce debate within the industry, with Tron (TRON) founder Justin Sun lambasting the new offering, calling it a "dark day for BTC" and warning of significant risks to decentralized finance.  Speaking with Decrypt, however, a Coinbase spokesperson stood firm on the product's security and reliability. The cbBTC token is available on Ethereum and Coinbase's Base network and can be used in various DeFi platforms.  "cbBTC lacks P...