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U.S. stock futures experienced volatility as contrasting corporate earnings reports emerged. FedEx and Nike signaled economic weakness with reduced guidance, while Micron demonstrated strong performance driven by AI memory chip demand. The market is anticipating potential volatility from options expiration and upcoming economic data.

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March 21, 2025 | 9:30 am

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The UK government borrowed £10.7bn in February, significantly higher than the £6.5bn forecast by the Office for Budget Responsibility. This unexpected increase puts pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of her Spring Statement, potentially forcing her to implement deeper spending cuts and risking her fiscal rules of reducing debt as a percentage of economic output by 2029/30.

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March 21, 2025 | 9:30 am

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Tether, the leading stablecoin issuer, purchased $33.1 billion in U.S. Treasury securities in 2024, positioning itself as the 7th largest foreign net buyer. The company's USDT dominates 62.45% of the $230 billion stablecoin market, reported a record $13 billion net profit, and has expanded its global user base to over 400 million users.

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March 21, 2025 | 9:30 am

ACN

The S&P 500 settled lower on Thursday amid mixed economic signals from the Federal Reserve. Chair Jerome Powell suggested tariff impacts are 'transitory', but Fed projections indicate slower growth, rising unemployment, and higher inflation. The CNN Money Fear and Greed Index remains in the 'Extreme Fear' zone at 22.1.

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March 21, 2025 | 9:00 am

XYLD

The article discusses the importance of investment strategy adaptation in response to evolving market conditions. While maintaining long-term investment strategies is crucial, investors may need to recalibrate their approaches based on current market environments.

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March 21, 2025 | 9:00 am

XLG

The recent stock market selloff has created potential buying opportunities, particularly in large-cap stocks. Market valuations have declined sharply from recent peaks, and trade policy risks seem to be already factored into current prices, suggesting a potential attractive entry point for investors.

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March 21, 2025 | 9:00 am

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Tether (USDT) has become the 7th largest buyer of US Treasury securities in 2024, purchasing $33.1 billion in Treasuries. The stablecoin has a dominant market share of 62.45% with a $143 billion market cap, and reported a record $13 billion net profit in 2023. However, potential US regulatory challenges could impact its future market position.

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March 21, 2025 | 8:15 am

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New Zealand's trade balance improved in February, with exports surging 16% to $6.74 billion while imports rose modestly by 2.1%. Despite emerging from recession, the economy shows underlying weaknesses, and markets anticipate potential interest rate cuts. The NZD/USD pair is constrained by global trade tensions and US Dollar strength.

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March 21, 2025 | 8:00 am

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IBIT

Bitcoin spot ETFs experienced a significant surge in inflows, with 12 ETFs collectively attracting $165.75 million on March 20, following the Federal Reserve's decision to maintain current interest rates. BlackRock's IBIT led the inflows with $172.14 million, marking the fifth consecutive day of positive investment. The surge comes after a period of investor hesitancy due to geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty.

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March 21, 2025 | 7:45 am

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IBIT

Bitcoin ETFs have experienced five consecutive days of inflows totaling $165 million, marking a potential recovery after previous massive outflows of over $6 billion. BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) led the inflows with $172 million, while Fidelity and Grayscale funds also saw positive movements.

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March 21, 2025 | 6:45 am