The U.S. economy may be bracing for a challenging period, with the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting minutes revealing growing concerns about rising inflation and sluggish growth. Held in March 2025, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting painted a cautious picture, as policymakers grappled with an uncertain economic outlook and …
Read More »Trump’s Tariff Tug of War: China Faces 125% Hike as Others Get 90-Day Reprieve
In a bold move shaking global trade, the U.S. president has announced a dramatic escalation in tariffs on Chinese imports, raising them to a staggering 125% effective immediately. This decision comes alongside a temporary 90-day pause on other tariff plans, offering a brief respite for trading partners outside China. The …
Read More »Bitcoin Roars Back Above $80K After Black Monday Scare
Bitcoin has stormed past the $80,000 mark, shrugging off a nerve-rattling dip below $75,000 during the chaos of Black Monday. The swift recovery has ignited fresh optimism across the crypto market, with investors riding a wave of renewed confidence. Fueled by expectations of favorable monetary policy shifts and a surge …
Read More »FOMC Minutes Set to Shed Light on Rates and Tariffs
The financial world is buzzing with anticipation as the minutes from the Federal Reserve’s March 18-19 monetary policy meeting are slated for release this Wednesday at 6:00 PM GMT. At that gathering, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) opted to keep the federal funds rate steady at 4.25%-4.50%, signaling a …
Read More »Why Have Fitch and Goldman Sachs Sounded the Alarm on U.S. Tariff Risks in 2025?
The escalating trade tensions between the United States and China have sparked serious concerns from leading financial institutions, with Fitch Ratings and Goldman Sachs issuing stark warnings about the potential economic fallout from new U.S. tariffs. As the world’s two largest economies lock horns over trade policies, these institutions highlight …
Read More »China Hits Back with 50% Tariff Hike on U.S. Imports as Trade War Escalates
China announced on Wednesday that it will impose an additional 50% tariff on a wide range of U.S. imports, significantly escalating the ongoing trade conflict with the United States. The move comes in direct response to President Donald Trump’s latest tariff increase, which raised total U.S. duties on Chinese goods …
Read More »Gold Jumps as Trump Tariffs Spark Safe-Haven Rush, Dollar Sinks to 6-Month Low
Gold prices surged in Asian trading on Wednesday, regaining ground above the $3,000 mark as investors flocked to safe-haven assets after U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on China took effect. A weakening U.S. dollar further boosted demand for the yellow metal. As of 02:35 ET (06:35 GMT): Spot Gold …
Read More »Oil Prices Slide to Lowest Since February 2021 Amid Trade War and Supply Concerns
Oil prices extended their losing streak to a fifth straight session on Wednesday, dropping to levels not seen since February 2021, as an escalating tariff war between the United States and China stoked fears of weakening global demand. At the same time, expectations of rising supply added further pressure to …
Read More »Bitcoin Slumps as Trump Tariffs Take Effect and Major Holder Reveals $5.9B Loss
Bitcoin tumbled sharply on Wednesday, erasing much of its recent rebound as U.S. President Donald Trump’s steep trade tariffs officially took effect, triggering a broad selloff across global markets and fueling fears of a full-scale trade war. Adding to the pressure was a troubling disclosure from Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR)—the largest publicly …
Read More »Bitcoin and Cryptos Slide Amid Tariff Concerns and Market Uncertainty
Bitcoin experienced a notable decline in trading on Tuesday, retreating from its morning highs as investors grappled with uncertainties surrounding the Trump administration’s trade policies. The world’s leading cryptocurrency by market capitalization fell to a daily low of approximately $77,000, down from earlier levels near $80,000. This drop reflects broader …
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