The U.S. dollar edged higher on Monday, recovering from a four-month low, though it remained under pressure amid concerns that the Trump administration’s trade policies could weigh on economic activity in the world’s largest economy. As of 04:10 ET (09:10 GMT), the Dollar Index, which measures the greenback against a basket of six major currencies, […]
Dollar Continues to Fall Due to Trade Jitters, Euro Benefits from Talks About Stimulus
The U.S. dollar weakened further on Wednesday, hitting a three-month low as concerns grew that a trade war triggered by President Donald Trump could weigh on the world’s largest economy. Meanwhile, the euro surged on expectations of significant fiscal stimulus in Europe. As of 04:00 ET (09:00 GMT), the Dollar Index (DXY)—which measures the greenback […]
IMF Demands El Salvador Prohibit Bitcoin Accumulation in the Public Sector
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called for new restrictions on Bitcoin purchases by El Salvador’s public sector as part of an expanded $1.4 billion financing agreement with the country. On March 3, the IMF issued a new request under this agreement, presenting several documents, including an update to the staff statement and a statement […]
U.S. Stock Futures Stabilize After Tariff-Induced Selloff, Major Retailers Report Earnings
US stock index futures stabilized on Tuesday after heavy losses in the previous session, triggered by President Donald Trump’s confirmation of new tariffs on Canada and Mexico, which fueled fears of a global trade war. At 11:20 CET (05:20 ET), Dow Jones futures were down 30 points (0.1%), S&P 500 futures were down 2 points, […]
Dollar Declines Amid Growth Concerns, Euro Strengthens on Increased Defense Spending
The US dollar fell on Tuesday, pressured by increased trade tensions and signs of economic slowdown, while the euro held firm despite the pause in US military aid to Ukraine. At 04:30 ET (09:30 GMT), the dollar index, which measures the currency’s performance against a basket of six currencies, was down 0.5% to 106.160. Growth Concerns […]
Crypto Leaders Criticize Trump’s Strategic Reserve for Including Altcoins
President Donald Trump’s announcement of a strategic cryptocurrency reserve in the United States has sparked intense debate within the industry. While the initiative aims to strengthen the country’s leadership in the crypto sector, many experts argue that Bitcoin (BTC) should be the sole reserve asset. Controversy Over Asset Selection According to the official announcement, the […]
Dollar Falls, Euro Rises on Expectations of a Peace Deal in Ukraine
The U.S. dollar weakened on Monday while the euro climbed, as European leaders spearheaded diplomatic efforts to broker a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia. As of 04:00 ET (09:00 GMT), the Dollar Index, which measures the greenback against a basket of six major currencies, fell 0.3% to 107.245, retracing some of last week’s 0.7% […]
Bitcoin ETFs Experience Record $1 Billion Outflows on Worst Day Yet
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs faced their most significant outflows on Tuesday as Bitcoin dropped below $88,000, triggering the largest single-day capital flight in the history of these investment vehicles. Fidelity’s FBTC was the hardest hit, followed closely by BlackRock’s ETF. Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the U.S. endured a sharp sell-off on Tuesday as […]
Bitcoin Reaches Low of $88,000 as Investors Shun Risk
Bitcoin (BTC) is falling sharply to reach lows of the beginning of November, leaving behind the bull run that boosted Donald Trump’s victory as a series of factors are causing risk-averse sentiment among investors. The largest and longest-standing cryptocurrency declined just over 8% in a 24-hour period on Tuesday morning (EDT) to trade at a […]
Markets on Edge as Trump Reaffirms Tariff Threats on Mexico and Canada
Markets remain tense as former U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated that tariffs on Mexico and Canada are still under consideration, with a decision expected by next Monday. Despite the looming deadline, investors have yet to fully price in the risks, although currency markets may react more sharply as the week progresses. “The dollar found firmer […]