Oil prices continued their decline on Wednesday, extending losses from the previous session. Markets are weighing the implications of U.S. President Donald Trump’s declaration of a national energy emergency and his proposed tariff policies. Market Performance Brent Crude Futures: Fell 36 cents (0.5%) to $78.93 per barrel as of 07:30 …
Read More »Gold Prices Surge to 11-Week High Amid Trump Tariff Fears and Inflation Concerns
Gold prices climbed to their highest level in 11 weeks during Asian trading on Wednesday, bolstered by growing safe-haven demand as traders reacted to tariff uncertainties under President Donald Trump’s administration. Gold’s Performance Spot Gold: Rose 0.2% to $2,749.29 per ounce, the highest since early November. Gold Futures (February): Also …
Read More »Bitcoin Drops as Crypto Markets Await Clarity on Trump’s Policies
Bitcoin fell sharply on Tuesday, retreating from record highs, as traders awaited concrete policy signals from U.S. President Donald Trump after his first day in office. Despite anticipation of pro-crypto executive orders, Trump’s initial actions focused on other priorities, dampening risk sentiment across crypto markets. Bitcoin Retreats from Record Highs …
Read More »European Automakers and Exporters Hit by Tariff Fears Following Trump’s Inauguration
Shares of major European carmakers and exporters took a hit on Tuesday, as uncertainty loomed over potential new U.S. tariffs following Donald Trump’s return to the presidency. Auto Sector Feels the Heat Trump hinted at the possibility of a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico starting February 1, …
Read More »Germany’s Foreign Trade Sector Braces for Sales Decline in 2025 Amid Economic Challenges
The German trade association BGA has painted a bleak outlook for the country’s foreign trade sector in 2025, with an anticipated 2.7% decline in turnover compared to 2024. Nearly 80% of businesses involved in foreign trade are expecting a further drop in sales this year, reflecting a challenging economic climate. …
Read More »Forex: Dollar Edges Higher Amid Renewed Trade Tariff Concerns Under Trump
The U.S. dollar partially recovered from sharp losses on Tuesday after President Donald Trump hinted at potential tariffs on Canada and Mexico, reigniting concerns over trade policy volatility. The comments marked a shift from earlier signals suggesting a more measured approach to new trade taxes, sparking swift reactions across currency …
Read More »Bitcoin Drops as Crypto Markets Await Clarity on Trump’s Policies
Bitcoin fell sharply on Tuesday, retreating from record highs, as traders awaited concrete policy signals from U.S. President Donald Trump after his first day in office. Despite anticipation of pro-crypto executive orders, Trump’s initial actions focused on other priorities, dampening risk sentiment across crypto markets. Bitcoin Retreats from Record Highs …
Read More »Gold Prices Gain as Dollar Weakens, Traders Eye Trump’s Policies
Gold prices edged higher in Asian trading on Tuesday, bolstered by a weaker U.S. dollar, as market participants turned their focus to policy uncertainties stemming from U.S. President Donald Trump’s inauguration. Gold Shines as a Safe Haven Amid Policy Uncertainty Spot gold rose 0.3% to $2,727.39 per ounce, while February …
Read More »TikTok Resumes U.S. Operations After Supreme Court Ban, Trump Vows to “Save” Platform
TikTok began restoring its services in the United States on Sunday, hours after the app went offline following a Supreme Court-backed ban. The ban, approved by Congress, required TikTok to divest from its Chinese ownership due to concerns about potential misuse of user data by the Chinese government. Supreme Court …
Read More »Trump’s Memecoin Surges to Nearly $11 Billion Market Cap Ahead of Inauguration
The cryptocurrency market witnessed a significant rally ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th president of the United States, with his newly launched digital token, $Trump, taking center stage. The memecoin surged to a market value of approximately $10.8 billion, reflecting heightened investor optimism for a crypto-friendly administration. Memecoin …
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