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Trump sets 25% tariff on EU cars and trucks, citing trade deal compliance concerns

President Donald J. Trump has announced plans to raise tariffs on cars and trucks imported from the European Union to 25%, linking the move...
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Liquidity, Gold and the Looming Debt Wall: Michael Howell’s Market Outlook

In a recent interview with Adam Taggart on Thoughtful Money, Michael Howell, founder and CEO of Crossborder Capital, shared his insights on global liquidity,...
Maria Irene

Central Banks Keep Buying Gold as Prices Surge 28% in 2024

The demand for gold continues to soar, with central banks playing a major role in driving this trend. November saw global central banks purchase...
Maria Irene

US Banks Face Extended Streak of Unrealized Losses Amid Rate Shifts

US banks are grappling with sustained unrealized losses on investment securities, with the figure reaching a staggering $364 billion in the third quarter of...
Maria Irene

Global South’s Debt Dilemma: Jayati Ghosh Sounds the Alarm

The developing world is bracing for another year of economic turbulence in 2025, with high US interest rates, an impending global recession, and widening...
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45 Cents? Santiago’s AUD Prediction Stirs Debate

The Australian Dollar’s slide continues, touching its weakest point against the U.S. Dollar since the early days of the pandemic. Now trading at 62...
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Milkshake Theory in Action: How the US Dollar Strengthens While Other...

The US dollar is surging in 2024, with the Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index posting a remarkable 7.4% gain this year. This rally sets the...