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Goldman Sachs cuts oil price forecasts amid tariff concerns and rising OPEC+ supply
Goldman Sachs has lowered its oil price forecasts, citing concerns over escalating trade tariffs and a slight increase in supply from OPEC+ producers. Sees Brent
Stellantis laying off 900 workers at 5 US facilities following Trump tariff announcement
Stellantis laying off 900 workers at five U.S. facilities following Trump tariff announcement the firm is also pausing production at one assembly plant each in
Investor demand for XRP falls as the bull market stalls — Will traders defend the $2 support?
Between Oct. 25, 2024, and Jan. 16, 2025, XRP (XRP) had one of the best rallies of the current bull market, gaining 600% as investors
Barclays lowers Brent crude outlook amid trade tensions, downside risk to its $74 forecast
Barclays has flagged downside risks to its $74 per barrel forecast for Brent crude in 2025, citing the escalating global trade war. Analysts at the
Morgan Stanley raising around 100 billion yen for Japan-focused real estate fund
Morgan Stanley raising around 100 billion yen for Japan-focused real estate fund Morgan Stanley fund is due to close in June Headlines via Reuters citing
Trump sued over China tariffs: legal challenge alleges abuse of emergency powers
The New Civil Liberties Alliance (NCLA), a conservative legal group, has filed the first lawsuit challenging Trump’s new tariffs on Chinese imports. The suit claims
Japan data – February household spending -0.5% y/y (expected -1.7%)
Japan February 2024 household spending data: -0.5% y/y expected was -1.7%, prior +0.8% +3.5% m/m expected +0.5%, prior -4.5% Yen is swinging around so far
US manufacturing news – Whirlpool to lay off 651 workers
Whirlpool Corp. will lay off 651 workers from its Amana manufacturing facility effective June 1 company cites reduced consumer demand for its refrigeration products More
DeFi TVL falls 27% while AI, social apps surge in Q1: DappRadar
Economic uncertainty and a major crypto exchange hack pushed down the total value locked in decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols to $156 billion in the first
Japan finance minister Kato says has no comment on forex
Japan finance minister Kato says has no comment on forex warns tariffs could have a significant impact on trade systems also impact on economies This
Hong Kong and China market holiday Friday, April 4, 2025 – Ching Ming Festival
With mainland and Hong Kong markets out today, trading linked are also closed. , What are these ‘trading links’? Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect is one:
IMF says US tariffs a ‘significant risk to global outlook’ at a time of sluggish growth
IMF chief Georgieva Says U.S. tariff measures represent a ‘significant risk to the global outlook’ at a time of sluggish growth Says it is important
Tony Robbins has blunt 6-word reaction on Social Security, 401(k)s
As Americans work to provide financially for themselves and their families, they are often also thinking about their future retirement years, Social Security, saving money,
Trump Gets Sued Over China Tariffs: Congress Did Not Grant Presidents ‘Blank Check To Write Domestic Policy’
President Donald Trump was sued Thursday by New Civil Liberties Alliance on behalf of a small business. The lawsuit challenges his powers to impose tariffs.
Stellantis laying off 900 workers at 5 US facilities following Trump tariff announcement
Stellantis laying off 900 workers at five U.S. facilities following Trump tariff announcement the firm is also pausing production at one assembly plant each in
Goldman Sachs cuts oil price forecasts amid tariff concerns and rising OPEC+ supply
Goldman Sachs has lowered its oil price forecasts, citing concerns over escalating trade tariffs and a slight increase in supply from OPEC+ producers. Sees Brent
Tech group leader sends startling eight-word message about tariffs
For anyone wondering why most major tech stocks have been falling hard all week, the answer can be mostly summarized in one word: tariffs. Ever