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The crypto market plunged more than 10% after US President Donald Trump announced 100% tariffs on China’s exports starting Nov. 1, triggering $19 billion in liquidations. Solana slid 16%, XRP 14%, Ethereum 12%, Bitcoin 9%, and Dogecoin 22% as traders rushed to unwind leveraged positions. Data from CoinGlass showed most of the $19 billion in liquidations came from long positions as markets turned risk-off. One trader estimated that it was ”likely the largest liquidation event, in $ terms, in crypto history.” Trump’s actions came in response to what he said was an “extraordinarily aggressive” stance by China after it unveiled sweeping export controls on rare earths that are crucial to products from cars to smart phones. The announcement sent investors fleeing from risk assets as the Crypto Fear & Greed Index collapsed from a “Greed” reading of 64 to a “Fear” level of 27 in a single day as markets braced for an escalating ...

The US stock market is beginning to normalize after months of increased volatility. As Wall Street bounces back, investors are flocking to some of the shares with the most potential. Among them is Amazon (AMZN), as billionaire Bill Ackman has bought in on the stock, so should you follow suit? There are few companies that have the kind of upside that the e-commerce juggernaut has. Yet, it had failed to make notable headway in terms of its price movement due to increased concerns around tariffs and export restrictions. Now, those seem to have calmed, which once again makes the stock among the best opportunities on the market. Source: CNBC / Brendan Mcdermid / Reuters Also Read: Amazon (AMZN) to Eclipse Nvidia (NVDA) by 2030 Thanks to AI? Amazon Gets Grabbed by Bill Ackman: Should You Follow His Lead? The US stock market has enjoyed some moderate sustained gains over the last week. Thursday saw both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq jump on both the news of a federal court blocking US President ...

Amid the de-dollarization agenda kick-started by the BRICS alliance, leading American investor and billionaire Warren Buffett hinted at the recent Berkshire Hathaway 60th annual shareholder summit on Sunday, that his investment arm is considering taking entry positions in foreign currencies, and bluntly said that the US dollar could be going to “hell”. Also Read: 24 Countries Formally Apply To Join BRICS Alliance in 2025 Warren Buffett issued a warning on the stability of the US dollar, and his statements coincide with the BRICS agenda. “We would not really invest in a currency (US dollar) that is going to hell.” The billionaire added that “a currency’s value can be a scary thing,” especially when governments act without restraint. Also Read: Russia Provides Major Update on BRICS Currency Launch BRICS: Warren Buffett Questions US Dollar’s Future, Plans to Invest in Local Currencies Source: economictimes.com The ace investor criticized the US fiscal behavior calling it...

Trump’s trade war has definitely taken a dramatic turn in early 2025, with sweeping tariffs now targeting not just China but also 15 key trade partners. This rather aggressive approach has essentially isolated America while creating new opportunities for Chinese economic influence in the global marketplace. Also Read: If Bitcoin Reclaims Its All-Time High, Here’s What $1,500 Could Be Worth How Trump’s 2025 Tariffs Sparked a Global Trade War Shift Source: The New York Times On April 2nd, Trump imposed tariffs on America’s 15 most reliable trade partners, dubbing them the “dirty 15.” This trade war move has fundamentally altered global commerce dynamics and caused significant disruption in international markets. The Dirty 15: America’s Former Allies The countries affected by these tariffs include China, Mexico, Vietnam, Ireland, Germany, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Canada, India, Thailand, Italy, Switzerland, Malaysia, and Indonesia. These nations repre...

The US stock market has suffered from increased volatility this year. Amid geopolitical concerns and brewing trade wars, Wall Street has been forced to embrace uncertainty. This has driven a concerning reality for Apple (AAPL), as its best day since 1998 was met with experts warning of a looming disaster for the stock. The iPhone developer was always poised to be one of the hardest companies hit by US President Donald Trump’s Liberation Day tariff plans. Indeed, the company reportedly filled cargo planes with products to prepare for the increase in import duties. That could be tied to a rather worrisome outlook for the stock’s 2025. Source: MacRumors Also Read: Apple, GOOGL, NVDA: Which Magnificent 7 Stock Fell The Most This Week? Apple Stock Enjoys Best Day in 27 Years: So Why Are Experts Still Worried? Magnificent Seven stocks were some of the hardest hit by the ongoing tariff turmoil brought forth by the United States. Apple was no exception. Although it bounced back in a...

The US inflation figures posted in March 2025 show a decline to 2.4% from the values of February’s 2.8%, reaching the lowest point since October. This drop comes as energy prices continue to fall, yet some tariff concerns are definitely looming over the US economy forecast for what remains of the year. BREAKING: US inflation falls to 2.4%, lower than expectations. — Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) April 10, 2025 Also Read: Trump Open to Talks With China—Hours After 125% Tariff How Will Inflation Impact the Economy in 2025? Source: The Spectator What’s Behind the March Inflation Drop? The US inflation decrease in March 2025 is mainly caused by some dreaded energy price declines, according to the latest data. Monthly CPI rose just 0.1%, which is actually the smallest increase we’ve seen in eight months. Also, core inflation, which excludes food and energy components, has slowed to 3.0%, its lowest level since April 2021. However, underlying pressures continue in food and so...

The cryptocurrency market is showing signs of a slight recovery after its most recent bloodbath. Bitcoin (BTC) rallied 3.8% in the last 24 hours and is inching closer to $80,000 once again. The global crypto market cap has climbed 3.7% in the previous 24 hours to $2.59 trillion. Dogecoin (DOGE) also follows a similar path. The original memecoin is up 10% in the daily charts. Despite the rally, the asset is down 10.8% in the weekly charts, 17.3% in the 14-day charts, 20.8% in the monthly charts, and 26.5% since April 2024. Also Read: Chinese Yuan Falls To Lowest Level Against US Dollar In 2 Years Source: CoinGecko Spell Of Tariffs Grip Financial World Source: Reuters Dogecoin (DOGE) and other cryptocurrencies faced a massive price dip on Monday, Apr. 7. Global stock markets also plummeted as a result of President Trump’s tariffs. China witnessed its worst stock market crash since 2008. Japan and Taiwan had to halt trading due to circuit breaks. China has slammed a 34% tariff on the...

The market destruction caused by Donald Trump’s recent economic measures was temporarily lessened when various X accounts and news networks jumped on an apparently fake headline about a 90-day pause in tariffs. Various headlines claimed that National Economic Council Advisor Kevin Hassett said Trump was considering a 90-day pause in tariffs — except for on China. However, the information wasn’t true, and the White House eventually described the claim to CNBC as “ fake news .” Where did the story come from? “Walter Bloomberg,” the pseudonymous X user who uses the handle @DeItaone, was one of the major accounts who posted this claim, stating it was originally sourced from Reuters. Strangely, Reuters public reporting seems to reference a CNBC chyron.  Some who were watching CNBC, however, claim that the hosts were confused by the apparent news, and it didn’t seem to come from its reporting. CNBC was able to reach...

Bitcoin (BTC) has hit multiple all-time highs over the last few months. The original cryptocurrency hit a high of $108,786 earlier this year in January. The rally was likely due to President Donald Trump’s inauguration. Trump’s pro-crypto policies may have led to a spike in market participants. Also Read: Trump Sells 1,000 ‘Gold Card’ Visas Per Day, Each Worth $5 Million Bitcoin’s Price Correction Source: Watcher Guru Since its January highs, BTC’s price has struggled to gain momentum. The asset’s price descended to below $79,000 earlier this month. The dip was likely due to macroeconomic headwinds and global trade wars. The US announced tariffs against Canada, Mexico, and the European Union (EU). The move led to a dip in investor sentiment. Also Read: GTA 6 Leak: Smarter Cops, 2025 Release, Map Takedown & Trailer Hype! Bitcoin (BTC) has since reclaimed the $87,000 mark. The market resurgence is probably due to the US easing its tariffs and the Fed pausing ...

In his latest endorsement of his tariff plan on foreign countries, US President Donald Trump says the tariffs will help lower taxes in the US. Trump held a meeting with his Cabinet on Monday, where he addressed his ongoing tariff plan. Before the meeting, Trump also said he would impose a 25% tariff on any country that buys oil or gas from Venezuela, the latest in a long line of tariffs. JUST IN: President Trump says tariffs will help lower taxes. — Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) March 24, 2025 Trump’s tariff plans have been analyzed and criticized by several experts since he returned to office this past January. While the 47th President claims the tariffs will ultimately benefit the US and taxpayers, many experts suggest it’s not that simple. Trump wants to eliminate income tax for those earning less than $150,000 and replace it with tariff revenue. However, some economic policy experts say there isn’t a big enough tax base for imported goods to completely replace revenue fro...

US Gas prices have reached a new four-year low, after dropping across the country for the fourth consecutive week. The nation’s average price of gasoline has fallen 1.3 cents compared to a week ago, and stands at $3.02 per gallon, according to GasBuddy. JUST IN: US gas prices drop for the fourth consecutive week, reaching a four-year low. — Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) March 18, 2025 Several analysts credit uncertainty over the state of the economy, including President Donald Trump’s tariffs, as the reason behind the drop. “As concerns over tariffs and policy uncertainties grow, gas prices have continued to decline across much of the country, raising the possibility that the national average could slip below $3 per gallon and approach some of the lowest prices seen in years,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum Analysis at GasBuddy. Will the Gas Price Decline Do More Harm than Good? However, the analyst adds, “This decline shouldn’t necessarily be celebrated, as it comes with...