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Freight rates for supertankers have soared following the latest U.S. sanctions targeting Russia’s oil exports. These measures have driven traders to secure alternative shipping routes and vessels to deliver crude supplies to major buyers such as China and India, industry sources reported. Key Drivers of Freight Rate Increases Sanctions on …

The US dollar has continued its upward trend since the beginning of the new trading week, during the North American trading session, supported by recent developments in the financial markets last week, particularly regarding the policies of US President-elect Donald Trump and US employment data. The most prominent of these …

Trump Denies Report on Critical-Only Tariff Plans, Markets Rally US President-elect Donald Trump has denied a newspaper story claiming that his aides were exploring tariff ideas that would only cover key goods. The news published earlier, on Monday, citing three sources familiar with the matter, reported that Trump aides were …

In 2025, bitcoin has transcended its status as a niche investment to become a pivotal geopolitical asset. Governments and central banks worldwide, from the United States to Switzerland, are actively discussing its role in national reserves. This shift signifies bitcoin’s emergence as a formidable challenger to traditional reserve assets like …

Oil prices concluded 2024 with a second consecutive year of losses, despite a modest increase on Tuesday. While Brent crude futures and US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude saw slight gains, they remain below their year-end 2023 levels, indicating a subdued market.The subdued price environment reflects a confluence of factors. …

The European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, designed to enhance transparency and combat financial crime, is inadvertently reshaping the crypto landscape in the bloc. The forced delisting of Tether (USDT), the dominant stablecoin, from several EU exchanges is creating ripples, potentially dampening the region’s allure for crypto investors just …

President-elect Donald Trump has announced a new plan to fund the government and lift the debt ceiling, a day before a government shutdown. He praised Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republicans for coming to a “very good Deal,” urging Congress to swiftly pass it in votes as soon as Thursday …

President-elect Donald Trump is expected to select a new chair for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) soon. Among the top contenders is current SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda, who has outlined a plan to position the U.S. as a global leader in cryptocurrency. This article explores Uyeda’s proposed strategies …

As the year draws to a close, investors are keenly watching for the much-anticipated “Santa rally,” a phenomenon where stock markets tend to rise during the final trading days of December and the first two trading days of January. Historically, this period has seen positive momentum, driven by factors such …

On January 20, 2025, President-elect Donald Trump will officially take office after winning the 2024 presidential election. This calls for a closer look at the key policies expected to be implemented by the Republican president upon assuming power. Trump’s policies primarily focus on imposing more protectionist measures, including tariffs on …