{"id":53696,"date":"2025-09-27T00:08:35","date_gmt":"2025-09-27T04:08:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/global-economic-and-geopolitical-tensions-mount-as-u-s-money-supply-surges\/53696\/"},"modified":"2025-09-27T00:08:35","modified_gmt":"2025-09-27T04:08:35","slug":"global-economic-and-geopolitical-tensions-mount-as-u-s-money-supply-surges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/global-economic-and-geopolitical-tensions-mount-as-u-s-money-supply-surges\/53696\/","title":{"rendered":"Global Economic and Geopolitical Tensions Mount as U.S. Money Supply Surges"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 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data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/global-economic-and-geopolitical-tensions-mount-as-u-s-money-supply-surges\/53696\/#Federal_Reserve_Independence_Under_Scrutiny\" >Federal Reserve Independence Under Scrutiny<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/global-economic-and-geopolitical-tensions-mount-as-u-s-money-supply-surges\/53696\/#Geopolitical_Tensions_Escalate_Globally\" >Geopolitical Tensions Escalate Globally<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/global-economic-and-geopolitical-tensions-mount-as-u-s-money-supply-surges\/53696\/#Corporate_Developments_and_Tech_Innovations\" >Corporate Developments and Tech Innovations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/global-economic-and-geopolitical-tensions-mount-as-u-s-money-supply-surges\/53696\/#Social_and_Legal_Headlines\" >Social and Legal Headlines<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span>Key Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>U.S. Money Supply has surged to a record $22.2 trillion<\/strong>, marking its <em>fastest growth since July 2022<\/em>, amidst rising inflation concerns and a <strong>93% estimated probability of recession by UBS<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Former Federal Reserve Chairs and top economic leaders have filed a Supreme Court brief<\/strong> to prevent President Trump&#39;s removal of Fed Governor Lisa Cook, citing threats to central bank independence.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Geopolitical tensions are escalating<\/strong>, with South Korea warning of North Korea&#39;s nearing development of an ICBM capable of hitting the U.S. with a nuclear warhead, and Eastern Allies cautioning Trump against U.S. troop withdrawals amid Russian incursions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kraken, a major cryptocurrency exchange, successfully raised $500 million<\/strong>, achieving a valuation of <strong>$15 billion<\/strong>, signaling continued investor confidence in the crypto sector.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The UK government is set to mandate digital ID cards for work<\/strong>, a controversial move aimed at curbing illegal migration and streamlining government services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"US_Economic_Outlook_Surging_Money_Supply_and_Recession_Fears\"><\/span>U.S. Economic Outlook: Surging Money Supply and Recession Fears<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The U.S. economy is facing a complex landscape characterized by a significant expansion in its money supply and heightened recessionary concerns. The <strong>U.S. money supply has exploded to a record $22.2 trillion<\/strong>, experiencing its <em>fastest growth since July 2022<\/em>. This surge comes as global investment bank <strong>UBS<\/strong> estimates a <strong>93% probability of a U.S. recession<\/strong> based on &quot;hard data&quot; from May to July 2025, describing the risk level as &quot;historically worrying&quot;. While UBS is not officially forecasting a collapse, it anticipates an extended period of &quot;soggy, soft, weak&quot; growth.<\/p>\n<p>Adding to the economic uncertainty, <strong>President Trump&#39;s new tariffs<\/strong> have reportedly <em>lifted shares of PACCAR<\/em> (<a href=\"\/stock\/PCAR\">PCAR<\/a>) and <em>Eli Lilly<\/em> (<a href=\"\/stock\/LLY\">LLY<\/a>), with broader markets also posting gains across major indexes. This suggests a mixed market reaction to protectionist policies.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Federal_Reserve_Independence_Under_Scrutiny\"><\/span>Federal Reserve Independence Under Scrutiny<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The independence of the <strong>Federal Reserve<\/strong> is under an unprecedented challenge as <strong>all living former Fed Chairs<\/strong> and other top economic leaders have joined a <strong>Supreme Court brief<\/strong> supporting Fed Governor <strong>Lisa Cook<\/strong> against President Trump&#39;s removal effort. Trump is attempting to remove Cook over allegations of mortgage fraud, which she denies, arguing that her removal would be a valid exercise of his authority. Cook&#39;s lawyers contend that such an action would <em>destroy the central bank&#39;s independence and disrupt financial markets<\/em>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Geopolitical_Tensions_Escalate_Globally\"><\/span>Geopolitical Tensions Escalate Globally<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>International relations are increasingly strained across several fronts. <strong>South Korean President Lee Jae-myung<\/strong> has issued a stark warning that <strong>North Korea is nearing the development of an ICBM<\/strong> capable of hitting the U.S. with a nuclear warhead, with re-entry technology being the only remaining obstacle. This development significantly raises the stakes for global security.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, <strong>Eastern Allies are warning President Trump not to pull U.S. troops<\/strong> amid <em>Russian air and drone incursions<\/em>, stating that <strong>Putin is &quot;pushing the limits&quot;<\/strong>. In Latin America, <strong>Venezuela&#39;s President Nicol\u00e1s Maduro<\/strong> claims to have received letters of support from <em>Latin American military officers<\/em>, who warn that &quot;an attack on Venezuela is an attack on all of us&quot;. This comes as the U.S. Attorney General has ordered the deployment of <strong>Justice Department<\/strong> agents to <strong>ICE facilities<\/strong> following a shooting incident in Dallas, and directed counterterrorism task forces to investigate acts of domestic terrorism against federal agents.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Corporate_Developments_and_Tech_Innovations\"><\/span>Corporate Developments and Tech Innovations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In the cryptocurrency market, <strong>Kraken Crypto Exchange<\/strong> has successfully completed a funding round, raising <strong>$500 million<\/strong> at a <strong>$15 billion valuation<\/strong>. This capital injection is intended to strengthen the company&#39;s balance sheet, accelerate its acquisition strategy, and pave the way for a potential initial public offering (IPO).<\/p>\n<p>In the tech sector, <strong>Microsoft Photos<\/strong> is slated to introduce an <em>auto-categorization feature for pictures<\/em>, enhancing user experience and organization. In China, <strong>Xiaomi<\/strong> is reportedly planning its <em>next-gen phone chip<\/em> but will not follow Apple&#39;s annual release cycle.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Social_and_Legal_Headlines\"><\/span>Social and Legal Headlines<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A prominent <strong>New York financier, Howard Rubin, and his personal assistant, Jennifer Powers, have been charged with sex trafficking<\/strong>. Prosecutors allege they trafficked dozens of women, including former Playboy models, between 2009 and 2019, with encounters taking place in a soundproofed room described as &quot;The Dungeon&quot;.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>UK government plans to require mandatory digital ID cards for work<\/strong>, a move intended to combat illegal migration and simplify access to government services. This controversial plan has faced opposition due to concerns about privacy and potential exclusion for millions without passports or driving licenses.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, <strong>Congress is set to spend over $1 billion on security for the first time ever<\/strong>, as lawmakers cite safety fears following the killing of Charlie Kirk.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Takeaways U.S. Money Supply has surged to a record $22.2 trillion, marking its fastest growth since July 2022, amidst 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