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Trump Doubles Down: Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Raised to 50%, Global Markets React

Trump Doubles Down: Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Raised to 50%, Global Markets React

President Trump has announced a sharp increase in tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, raising them from 25% to 50% effective June 4, 2025. This move is shaking global markets, sparking price hikes, and prompting urgent responses from U.S. allies and industry players.

X
Jun 2, 2025
Nvidia’s Q1 2025 Earnings: Record-Breaking Profits, AI Boom, and What’s Next for the Stock?

Nvidia’s Q1 2025 Earnings: Record-Breaking Profits, AI Boom, and What’s Next for the Stock?

Nvidia’s Q1 2025 earnings shattered expectations, driven by explosive AI demand. The company reported historic revenues, strong profit growth, and a stock rally, sparking global investor excitement.

NVDA
Jun 2, 2025
Trump Slams Powell: 'Not Cutting Rates Is a Mistake!'—Inside the White House Showdown Over Fed Policy

Trump Slams Powell: 'Not Cutting Rates Is a Mistake!'—Inside the White House Showdown Over Fed Policy

President Trump has ramped up criticism of Fed Chair Jerome Powell for refusing to cut interest rates, calling it a major mistake that puts the U.S. at a global disadvantage. Powell, however, insists on keeping policy independent and data-driven, despite mounting political pressure.

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Jun 2, 2025
SEC Drops Binance Lawsuit: What’s Next for Crypto After a Landmark Legal Shift?

SEC Drops Binance Lawsuit: What’s Next for Crypto After a Landmark Legal Shift?

On June 2, 2025, the SEC officially dismissed its lawsuit against Binance, marking a dramatic shift in U.S. crypto regulation. This move, following Trump’s return to the White House, signals a friendlier policy toward digital assets and could reshape the entire crypto landscape.

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Jun 2, 2025
BOJ Rate Hike Dilemma: Inflation Soars to 3.5% While Trump Tariffs Cloud Outlook

BOJ Rate Hike Dilemma: Inflation Soars to 3.5% While Trump Tariffs Cloud Outlook

Bank of Japan faces challenging decisions on further rate hikes as core inflation hits 2-year high of 3.5% in April, while US tariff uncertainties and economic headwinds complicate monetary policy timing through 2025.

None
May 28, 2025
Japan Loses World's Top Creditor Status After 34 Years - Germany Takes the Crown Despite Record Assets

Japan Loses World's Top Creditor Status After 34 Years - Germany Takes the Crown Despite Record Assets

Japan has lost its position as the world's largest creditor nation for the first time in 34 years, overtaken by Germany despite posting record overseas assets of ¥533 trillion.

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May 28, 2025
NVIDIA Launches Budget Blackwell AI Chips for China Market - A Strategic Move Amid Trade Tensions

NVIDIA Launches Budget Blackwell AI Chips for China Market - A Strategic Move Amid Trade Tensions

NVIDIA introduces cost-effective Blackwell AI chips specifically designed for the Chinese market, navigating US export restrictions while maintaining competitive edge in the world's largest AI market.

NVDA
May 28, 2025
China's Belt and Road Debt Trap: 75 Nations Face Record $22 Billion Repayment Crisis in 2025

China's Belt and Road Debt Trap: 75 Nations Face Record $22 Billion Repayment Crisis in 2025

The world's poorest 75 nations face unprecedented debt repayments of $22 billion to China in 2025, marking a shift from infrastructure investment to debt collection under the Belt and Road Initiative.

None
May 28, 2025
Trump Media's $3B Crypto Gamble: Truth Social Parent Company Goes All-In on Bitcoin Treasury

Trump Media's $3B Crypto Gamble: Truth Social Parent Company Goes All-In on Bitcoin Treasury

Trump Media & Technology Group announces ambitious $2.5 billion fundraising plan to create Bitcoin treasury, marking a dramatic shift into cryptocurrency investments.

DJT
May 28, 2025
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