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Tesla Plunges 14%: $150 Billion Wiped Out as Musk-Trump Feud Shocks Wall Street

Tesla Plunges 14%: $150 Billion Wiped Out as Musk-Trump Feud Shocks Wall Street

Tesla stock crashed 14% on June 5, 2025, erasing over $150 billion in value after a heated feud between Elon Musk and President Trump. Investors panicked over threats to government contracts and the loss of key EV tax credits, triggering Tesla's steepest drop since 2020.

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Jun 6, 2025
Philippines Faces HIV Surge: Is a National Emergency Declaration Imminent?

Philippines Faces HIV Surge: Is a National Emergency Declaration Imminent?

The Philippines is witnessing a rapid increase in HIV infections, sparking discussions about declaring a national health emergency. This post explores the latest data, government responses, and the cultural and social factors influencing the crisis.

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Jun 6, 2025
US Treasury Expands Currency Monitoring List to Nine: What It Means for Global Markets and Trade Partners

US Treasury Expands Currency Monitoring List to Nine: What It Means for Global Markets and Trade Partners

On June 5, 2025, the US Treasury expanded its currency monitoring list to nine countries, including Ireland and Switzerland, while stopping short of labeling any as manipulators. This move signals heightened scrutiny on major US trading partners and could influence global trade dynamics.

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Jun 6, 2025
Dollar Plunges 8.8% This Year: Historic Collapse Shakes Global Markets

Dollar Plunges 8.8% This Year: Historic Collapse Shakes Global Markets

The US dollar has suffered its worst decline in decades, falling 8.8% in 2025 amid Trump's tariff policies, fiscal concerns, and shifting global dynamics.

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Jun 5, 2025
EU Antitrust Watchdog Expands Visa-Mastercard Investigation: Payment Giants Face Unprecedented Scrutiny

EU Antitrust Watchdog Expands Visa-Mastercard Investigation: Payment Giants Face Unprecedented Scrutiny

The European Union's antitrust regulators are intensifying their investigation into Visa and Mastercard's market dominance, examining potential anti-competitive practices in the digital payment sector.

V, MA
Jun 5, 2025
Trump's Truth Social Bitcoin ETF Filing Shakes Market - $130B Crypto Fund Race Heats Up

Trump's Truth Social Bitcoin ETF Filing Shakes Market - $130B Crypto Fund Race Heats Up

Trump Media files for Truth Social Bitcoin ETF through NYSE Arca, marking another bold crypto venture amid $2.5B treasury strategy and growing political-financial convergence.

Trump Media & Technology Group (DJT)
Jun 5, 2025
Tesla's China Sales Plummet 15% in May 2025: The Electric Giant Faces Unprecedented Challenges

Tesla's China Sales Plummet 15% in May 2025: The Electric Giant Faces Unprecedented Challenges

Tesla's electric vehicle sales in China dropped 15% year-over-year in May 2025, marking a significant decline for the American automaker in its second-largest market amid intensifying competition from domestic Chinese EV manufacturers.

TSLA
Jun 5, 2025
Musk Slams Trump's Tax Cut Plan: 'Economic Disaster in the Making'

Musk Slams Trump's Tax Cut Plan: 'Economic Disaster in the Making'

Elon Musk publicly criticizes Trump's proposed tax reduction legislation, warning of potential economic consequences and fiscal irresponsibility in a heated political exchange.

TSLA
Jun 5, 2025
US-China Trade Truce in Turmoil: Accusations Fly as Both Sides Claim Agreement Violations

US-China Trade Truce in Turmoil: Accusations Fly as Both Sides Claim Agreement Violations

As of June 2, 2025, US-China trade relations have deteriorated sharply, with both nations accusing each other of breaching a recent tariff truce. The dispute centers on rare earth exports, AI chip controls, and student visas, casting doubt on any near-term resolution.

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Jun 2, 2025
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