Bitcoin prices slipped slightly on Friday amid a broad risk-off move across global markets after U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff announcement intensified fears of a global economic slowdown, dampening appetite for speculative assets. The world’s largest cryptocurrency was down 0.3% at $83,121.50 by 01:50 ET (05:50 GMT). Trump’s Comprehensive …
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The looming U.S. Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) report on Friday has garnered a significant amount of attention, yet many analysts believe Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s subsequent speech will hold far greater sway over market sentiment.In a climate fraught with trade tensions and evolving economic forecasts, investors are keenly focused on …
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From early 2025 to April 3, the U.S. stock market has navigated a turbulent phase marked by sharp volatility and liquidity declines, driven by factors like inflation, trade wars, and quantitative tightening, with examples like Gensol Engineering underscoring pressures on individual firms. For investors, this period demands flexible strategies to …
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Bitcoin prices retreated on Thursday, as heightened global trade tensions stemming from newly announced U.S. tariffs dampened investor appetite for riskier assets, including cryptocurrencies. The leading cryptocurrency declined 0.8%, trading near $83,421.50 early Thursday, as markets digested the implications of significant tariff escalations initiated by the U.S. administration. The introduction …
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Read More »Bitcoin Holds Steady Amid Trump Tariff Uncertainty
Bitcoin remained stable on Wednesday, with little buying interest as investors stayed risk-averse ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade tariff announcement. The world’s largest cryptocurrency has shown a marginal recovery this week after suffering sharp losses in Q1 2025. However, the rebound remains fragile amid economic turbulence under Trump’s …
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On April 1, 2025, a jaw-dropping rumor lit up the internet: Elon Musk had sold Tesla, his electric vehicle juggernaut, to Warren Buffett, the sage of Omaha and Berkshire Hathaway’s mastermind. The tale, sparked by a crafty online post, sent shockwaves through X, with fans and skeptics alike buzzing over …
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