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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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Petro-Dollar Era Ends: Saudi Arabia Ditches US Dollar for Oil Sales

Saudi Arabia’s decision not to renew its 80-year petro-dollar agreement with the United States has sent shockwaves through the global economy. The kingdom’s move...
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Dollar Dazzles While Yen Yelps in Currency Tug-of-War

The global currency landscape is a battlefield, with multiple currencies vying for supremacy. While many are attempting to dethrone the US dollar, few have...
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Global GDP Steady as Central Banks Play the Long Game

Economic stability is the focus as the world navigates a complex macroeconomic landscape. The Conference Board’s global GDP forecast for 2024 remains steady at...
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Bitcoin Rides the Wave: Arthur Hayes Eyes Debt Bubble Burst as...

Arthur Hayes, the former CEO of BitMEX, has recently shared a bold prediction that could stir significant interest among cryptocurrency enthusiasts and investors alike....
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Rising Sun, Rising Rates: Japan’s Interest Shift Reshapes Global Investment Terrain

After nearly two decades of ultra-low interest rates, the Bank of Japan's (BoJ) recent decision to raise rates marks a significant pivot in its...
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Decentralization or Bust: Jim Bianco’s Stand on Bitcoin ETFs

Jim Bianco, a prominent figure in macro investment research, has sparked a lively debate on X with his staunch views on Bitcoin and decentralized...