Bitcoin fell 4.8% on Friday, sliding to $88,296.5 by 00:46 ET (05:46 GMT) as investor enthusiasm waned following U.S. President Donald Trump’s unveiling of a strategic reserve for cryptocurrency. The announcement, which came shortly after Trump’s crypto czar, David Sacks, outlined plans for the reserve, failed to spark significant market …
Read More »Will Macron Extend Nuclear Umbrella to European Allies?
President of France Emmanuel Macron is exploring the possibility of extending France’s nuclear deterrence to include European allies, addressing the escalating threat posed by Russia. This proposal arises amidst growing doubts about the United States’ dedication to European security and NATO, particularly following actions by former U.S. President Donald Trump …
Read More »Jobs Data Eve: Key NFP Looms Amid Shifting Market Dynamics
NFP Anticipation: Jobs Growth Expected Amidst Economic ShiftsThe US labor market’s health is once again under scrutiny as the February Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report approaches. Scheduled for release on Friday, March 7, the data is expected to reveal the creation of approximately 160,000 net new jobs. Economists also anticipate a …
Read More »Tariff Confusion Sends Dow Plunging Again
The Dow Jones Industrial Average suffered a significant drop of roughly 575 points on Thursday, as renewed trade war fears rattled markets. Despite attempts by the Trump administration to ease concerns about tariffs, ongoing mixed messages are fueling uncertainty and driving investor anxiety.President Trump’s shifting stance on trade, characterized by …
Read More »Tesla’s Fortunes: Political Backlash and Sales Slump Grip Musk’s Empire
The drop in loyalty rate for Tesla owners in blue states resulted in Tesla losing about a percentage point of market share in those states, which includes some of the nation’s biggest car markets, such as California.A poll last month by Morning Consult that shows that nearly 32% of US …
Read More »Canadian Export Surge Attributed to Tariff Avoidance
A significant and unexpected surge in Canada’s goods trade surplus in January was primarily caused by Canadian companies accelerating shipments to the United States to preempt potential tariffs. The substantial increase in exports to the U.S. was a direct response to the threat of levies. A corresponding, though smaller, rise …
Read More »Tariffs Pose “Substantial” Risks to UK and Global Economies, Bank of England Warns
The potential impact of escalating US tariffs on the UK economy, and indeed the global economy, is a cause for serious concern, according to the Governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey. Speaking before MPs, Bailey emphasized that these tariffs could significantly hinder economic growth and present “substantial” risks.The …
Read More »Lagarde’s Data Dance: ECB Cuts, But Future Unclear
The European Central Bank (ECB) has announced a 25 basis point reduction in its policy rate, bringing the deposit rate to 2.50%. This decision signals a shift in the ECB’s assessment of its monetary policy, with the central bank now viewing its stance as “becoming meaningfully less restrictive.” This suggests …
Read More »European Stocks Present Modest Upside Despite Valuation Concerns
Goldman Sachs strategists have signaled a modest upside for European stocks, even as the market continues to show strong performance forecasts for 2025. In a recent note, Guillaume Jaisson and his colleagues highlighted that while Europe now trades at a forward P/E of 14.2x—slightly above historical averages—it still commands a …
Read More »Gold Rises as Dollar Falls on Tariff Delay and Payroll Data Anticipation
Gold prices edged higher in Asian trading on Thursday as the U.S. dollar slid to a four-month low amid indications that President Donald Trump might be open to negotiating his recently imposed steep trade tariffs. Spot gold inched up 0.1% to $2,921.42 per ounce, while April gold futures gained 0.1% …
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