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Ray Dalio says the U.S. has entered the late stage of a major economic cycle, facing pressure from rising debt, political division, social unrest, and global tensions. He warns that unsustainable debt could trigger money printing or inflation, weakening trust in the dollar. Growing polarization and wealth gaps may lead to capital controls and asset freezes. As traditional bonds lose appeal, Dalio highlights gold and freely transferable assets as safer options.

Chainlink’s DeFi ecosystem saw explosive growth in less than a day. The LINK Vault tripled, with over 44,000 LINK deposited at 9% returns. The staked LINK market also jumped 3x, as more than $480,000 worth of LINK was borrowed, even paying users 2% to borrow. Funds are being redeployed into Priority Pool, Morpho LINK Vault, and Curve’s stLINK-LINK pool. A whale holding 86,000 borrowed LINK on Aave is now fueling speculation of a shift toward Morpho.

Markets are expecting no change in interest rates at the January 28 Fed meeting. Despite this, a newly created wallet has placed $23,000 in bets across three extreme outcomes: a 25+ basis point hike, a 25 bps cut, and a 50+ bps cut. While unlikely, if any scenario plays out, the wallet could earn profits ranging from $1.27 million to as much as $5.64 million.

Cryptocurrency trading volumes in South Korea have dropped sharply after U.S. President Donald Trump announced higher tariffs on the country. Tariffs on cars, pharma, and lumber were raised from 15% to 25%, pushing investors toward stocks. Trading volume on Upbit fell 51%, and on Bithumb, it fell 35%, according to CoinGecko data. While crypto activity slowed, South Korean stocks rebounded, with the KOSPI jumping nearly 3%, as retail crypto investors stayed cautious.

President Donald Trump has warned that the United States could raise tariffs on South Korean goods to as much as 25%. He cited frustration over South Korea’s slow implementation of last year’s trade agreement. The warning signals rising trade tensions between Washington and Seoul, raising concerns for exporters and global markets. If carried out, the move could impact key industries and strain economic ties between the two allies.

Silver prices saw sharp moves today as global tensions rattled markets. Spot silver surged to a record high of $115 per ounce before slipping to $109 amid heavy volatility. Concerns over possible US tariffs on Canada and South Korea, a potential US government shutdown, and a weaker dollar drove buying interest. In India, silver prices climbed to ₹3,59,950 per kg. The sharp movement has also impacted silver ETFs.

Bitcoin has liquidated a large number of long positions opened over the past 30 days, signaling heavy bullish positioning in the market. This shows most traders were expecting prices to move higher. However, history suggests markets often move against the crowd. Large players and exchanges tend to target these crowded trades, triggering liquidations and catching unprepared traders off guard, leading to sharp and sudden price moves.

India and the European Union have officially announced a long-awaited Free Trade Agreement after 20 years of talks. The deal will impact nearly 33% of global trade, with tariffs removed or reduced on 97% of goods. It is expected to boost Indian exports, manufacturing, jobs, and foreign investment. The EU will also provide a €500 million fund to support India’s green industrial growth, strengthening India’s role in global supply chains.

Silver prices jumped more than $11 an ounce, climbing above $114 in a sharp rally that signals a major market shift. The single-day gain alone is more than double the price of silver when long-term investors first began accumulating the metal years ago. Analysts say this surge is not a speculative bubble but a long-overdue repricing of silver, which has remained undervalued for years amid rising inflation concerns and growing demand for hard assets.