IEA joins OPEC in trimming oil demand forecast amid trade strains

The International Energy Agency has lowered its estimate for growth in global oil demand for 2025 as escalating trade tensions have affected the economic outlook.  “While imports of oil, gas and refined products were given exemptions from the tariffs announced by the United States, concerns that the measures could stoke inflation, slow economic growth and […]

PepeX ICO raises $1.35M as Trump’s crypto push fuels market attention

PepeX’s initial coin offering (ICO) has now surpassed $1,352,050 in funding, as interest accelerates in its fair-launch model aimed at everyday investors. Built on Solana, the PepeX platform is gaining ground at a time when Donald Trump’s expanding presence in crypto—from NFTs to memecoins and stablecoins—is intensifying market speculation. While Trump-linked tokens generate headlines and […]

US Prez Donald Trump says smartphone tariff relief was temporary, new duties coming

A recently announced pause on steep US tariffs for certain Chinese electronics, including smartphones and laptops, appears to be merely a temporary reprieve, according to top administration officials. Former President Donald Trump emphatically signaled that these key technology sectors are far from clear of trade pressures, promising further action amidst the ongoing economic friction between […]

Asia markets open: Nikkei soars as Trump eases tariffs, chip stocks lead rally

Asian markets traded higher on Monday, boosted by US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a pause on tariffs affecting certain consumer electronics. The decision to exempt items like smartphones and computers from reciprocal tariffs triggered a wave of buying, particularly in chip-related stocks, across the region. Japan’s stock market indices led the charge, reflecting the […]

Interview: Trump family’s Bitcoin mining deal is a sign of industry legitimization and an ‘influencer endorsement,’ says GoMining CEO Mark Zalan

The United States has emerged as one of the largest hubs for Bitcoin mining globally, especially following China’s sweeping crackdown on crypto mining activities in 2021. The U.S. share of global Bitcoin mining surged from just 4.5% in 2020 to an impressive 37.8% by January 2022. Now, with former President Donald Trump’s pro-crypto stance and […]