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4 of your biggest Trump tariff questions answered

April 30, 2025

Caught in the middle of this trade war is you, the average investor. I know you have a lot of questions. The best I can offer is a concise dose of insight into the questions I get from you all. I hope this is helpful to your thinking! Kleinfeld's borderline outrage on tariffs is well-aligned […]

4 Stocks to Watch as Bitcoin Gears Up to Surpass $100,000 Again

April 30, 2025

The cryptocurrency market bounced back on Tuesday, with Bitcoin (BTC) racing past $93,000 to hit a seven-week high. Cryptocurrencies have been suffering lately as part of the broader market slump, triggered by President Donald Trump’s tariff policy that has raised uncertainty over the economy’s future. However, the broader market rallied on Tuesday, powered by optimism […]

12 US states sue over Trump’s tariffs

April 30, 2025

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes says US President Donald Trump's tarrif scheme is "economically reckless" and "illegal," and vows to fight it in court along with a coaltion of other states (MARIO TAMA) A coalition of 12 American states filed a lawsuit Wednesday to challenge the Trump administration's tariffs, saying the president cannot institute the […]

Trump tariffs live updates: China eases some US tariffs as Trump says he wants concessions

April 30, 2025

US and China tariff tensions continue to dominate the focus, with signs of deescalation mounting even as President Trump sent mixed signals on the state of relations. On Friday, reports emerged that China quietly rolled back tariffs on some US semiconductors, easing pressure on its tech sector, along with certain US pharmaceuticals. Bloomberg reported that […]

Pope Francis filled the College of Cardinals with a diverse group of men – and they’ll be picking his successor

April 30, 2025

Following the death of 88-year-old Pope Francis on Easter Monday, several cardinals who were already in Rome, or who traveled only short distances to arrive, held the first of several meetings – general congregations – to discuss preparations for the papal funeral and the election to follow. The College of Cardinals – which will elect […]

Q1 GDP Forecast to Show Sharp Slowdown as Imports Surge Ahead of Tariffs

April 30, 2025

Key Takeaways US GDP growth is expected to slow sharply in the first quarter from 2.4% growth in the fourth quarter, reflecting a surge in imports ahead of new tariffs. Analysts expect the economy to grow more slowly in 2025 and 2026 as consumers and businesses adjust to the tariffs. A major growth slowdown could […]

10-year Treasury yield falls as investors look ahead to key GDP, jobs reports

April 30, 2025

The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield pulled back more than 5 basis points to 4.21%, while the 2-year Treasury yield was down more than 7 basis points at 3.685%. The 10-year Treasury yield fell on Monday as investors look ahead to an active week of economic data, including readings on jobs, economic growth and inflation. Investors […]

US urges India, Pak to work towards ‘responsible solution’ after Pahalgam attack

April 30, 2025

The United States on Sunday urged India and Pakistan to pursue a "responsible resolution" following a deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, while affirming its support for India. The US State Department said it has been in contact with both governments at multiple levels as tensions escalate after the April 22 attack, which […]

Pahalgam attack: China calls for de-escalation between India and Pakistan

April 30, 2025

China on Sunday called for de-escalation between India and Pakistan following heightened tensions over the Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 people dead and several injured. Earlier, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar had held a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Beijing’s appeal comes at a time when India has vowed stringent action against […]

Nawaz Sharif Asks Pak PM Not To Take Aggressive Stance Against India: Report

April 30, 2025

Three-time Pakistan Prime Minister and founder of the ruling political party, Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N), Nawaz Sharif has advised his younger brother and current Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, to utilise all available diplomatic resources to restore peace with India, insisting that he is against taking an aggressive position. Both brothers met in Lahore […]