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The European Central Bank is advising eurozone banks to adjust to a leaner liquidity environment by embracing its standard refinancing tools as a routine part of financial management. From Overflow to Optimization For more than a decade, eurozone banks have operated with an abundance of liquidity. Thanks to policies like asset purchase programs and TLTROs…
Policy Overhaul Sparks Alarm Meta’s recent move to relax content moderation sparked a sharp rebuke from its Oversight Board, an independent body established to oversee ethical decisions. The policy changes, introduced in January, included scrapping U.S. fact-checking and easing rules around sensitive topics like gender identity and immigration. The Board expressed concern that these decisions…
China delivers a sharp message to the global community—back the U.S. in its tariff war, and you risk Beijing’s retaliation. Beijing’s Red Line on Global Trade China has sent a blunt message to countries that are considering joining with the United States in its rising, intense trade war. The threat is direct yet powerful: any…
The Tariff Storm Begins On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump declared a “national emergency” to address what he described as a “large and persistent US trade deficit,” enabling him to impose a 10% tariff on all imports to the US, effective April 5, 2025. He also announced higher tariffs for 57 countries and territories…
A Tough Day on Wall Street Wall Street suffered a sweeping sell-off on Tuesday, with major indexes posting their worst performance in months. The S&P 500 dropped 2.2% to 5,275.70, the Nasdaq sank 3.1% to 16,307.16, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed down 1.7% at 39,669.39. Even small-cap stocks weren’t spared, with the Russell…
Unexpected Tariff Hike Derails Tesla’s Schedule Tesla had planned to start trial production of its much-anticipated Cybercab, a fully autonomous robotaxi, by October 2025, with full-scale manufacturing to follow in 2026. The Semi, Tesla’s electric long-haul truck, was also scheduled to roll off production lines in Nevada soon. But then came the tariff bombshell. Tesla was prepared…
In a dramatic reversal, U.S. stock markets saw a significant boost following the Trump administration’s announcement of temporary tariff exemptions on essential electronic items, including smartphones, laptops, and semiconductors. The action brought instant relief to tech giants that are heavily dependent on Chinese manufacturing, like Apple, Dell, and Nvidia, whose stocks recorded sharp gains. Tech…
Surprise Pause Calms Global Tensions In a sudden shift of tone, President Donald Trump announced a 90-day suspension of tariffs on a range of high-tech imports, including smartphones, laptops, and chip-making equipment. The move—seen as a lifeline for global tech trade—quickly lifted investor sentiment across Asia. Markets React: Big Gains Across Asia The impact was…
As JPMorgan Chase gears up to release its first-quarter 2025 earnings, investors and analysts alike are watching with bated breath. As the largest U.S. bank by assets, JPMorgan’s performance is often seen as a bellwether for the broader economy—and this quarter is no different. While modest growth is expected on paper, underlying concerns about economic…
Elon Musk’s DOGE signed a $1.3 million agreement with the U.S. Labor Department for IT upgrades. While meant to improve tech efficiency, the deal contradicts earlier “free service” claims and faces a federal audit over data access and control. When Elon Musk launched his self-proclaimed Department of Government Efficiency—DOGE for short—it sounded like another bold…
