Trump Readies Massive $100 Billion Arms Deal for Saudi Arabia, Reshaping U.S. Defense Ties
The United States plans to offer Saudi Arabia an arms package worth well over $100 billion, with an announcement likely...
April 25, 2025Section
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Hedge Funds, Not Foreign Investors, Drive U.S. Market Sell-Off in 2025
Goldman Sachs recently reported that foreign investors sold $63 billion in U.S. equities since March 2025. This figure, while notable,...
April 25, 2025
Bessent’s Vision: Rebalancing Global Finance with American Leadership
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent delivered a speech at a recent international financial gathering, outlining a bold plan to restore balance...
April 24, 2025
March U.S. Durable Goods Orders Jump 9.2%, Highest Since 2014; Yearly Growth Approaches 12%
The US Census Bureau reported that new orders for durable goods in the United States jumped 9.2% in March 2025....
April 24, 2025
Twelve U.S. States Challenge Trump’s Tariffs, Citing Economic Turmoil and Legal Overreach
On April 23, 2025, twelve U.S. states filed a lawsuit in the U.S. Court of International Trade, seeking to stop...
April 24, 2025
Trump Media Bets Big on Crypto ETFs to Diversify and Survive
On April 22, 2025, Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) announced a binding deal with Crypto.com and Yorkville America Digital...
April 24, 2025
China Rejects US Trade Negotiations Under Threat, Demands Equal Dialogue
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce declared Wednesday it remains open to resolving tariff disputes with the United States. Analysis from...
April 23, 2025
Trump Pressures Fed for Rate Cuts but Affirms Powell’s Position
President Donald Trump clarified Tuesday he will not dismiss Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell despite escalating demands for immediate interest...
April 23, 2025
Tesla Faces Profit Squeeze and Sales Decline Amid Rising Competition in Q1 2025
Tesla reported first-quarter revenue of $19.3 billion on April 22, 2025, missing analyst expectations by nearly $2 billion and marking...
April 23, 2025