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Bitcoin Drops as Iran Peace Talks Stall and Bonds Crash
Bitcoin prices dropped again on Tuesday. The world’s largest digital currency suffered its fourth straight day of losses. Market watchers worry this losing streak could
US Moves Forward with Saudi Nuclear Pact Despite Missing Safety Rules
President Donald Trump and his administration plan to finalize a massive civil nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia very soon. However, this new deal leaves out
Tanker Boss Warns Reopening Strait of Hormuz Could Crash Shipping Rates
The head of a major Belgian tanker company warns that the global shipping industry faces deep uncertainty in the coming months: Alexander Saverys, CEO of
Iran’s New Peace Proposal Includes Direct Reparations for War Damage and US Military Withdrawal
Tehran submitted a fresh peace proposal to the United States early Tuesday morning. This sudden move prompted President Donald Trump to halt a massive military
Gold Prices Drop as Markets Watch United States and Iran Ceasefire Talks
Gold prices took a noticeable hit on Tuesday, wiping out most of the gains investors saw the day before. The precious metal bounced around during
BYD Ships 5,000 Electric Cars to Australia to Meet Demand
Chinese car maker BYD is shipping new vehicles to Australian buyers by the boatload. Right now, almost 5,000 new BYD cars sail toward Australia on
Chinese Leader Xi Jinping Hosts Vladimir Putin for Energy Talks
Chinese President Xi Jinping will host Russian President Vladimir Putin for a 2-day summit this week. This marks the 25th official visit to China for
Vladimir Putin Praises Record Trade and Strong Ties Ahead of China Visit
Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a video address on Tuesday, May 19. He spoke directly to the public just before leaving for his state visit
Samsung Electronics and Workers Hold Final Talks to Prevent Massive Strike
Samsung Electronics and its largest labor union are back at the negotiating table this Tuesday. The two sides began the day of government-led talks to
Google and Blackstone Team Up for Massive AI Cloud Project
Alphabet’s Google and Blackstone announced a major new partnership on Monday. The two giant companies plan to build a brand new artificial intelligence cloud business
Japanese Economy Grows 2.1% on Strong Car Exports and Consumer Spending.
Japan reached a positive milestone early this year. The national economy grew at an annualized real rate of 2.1% during the January through March period.
Greenland Leaders Tell Washington the Island Will Never Go on Sale
Greenland and the United States made real forward progress during high-stakes diplomatic meetings this week. However, local government officials delivered a very clear and blunt
Trump Cancels Tuesday Military Strike on Iran After Ally Requests
U.S. President Donald Trump announced he had completely canceled a planned military strike on Iran scheduled for Tuesday. He decided that top leaders from Saudi
Jury Clears OpenAI in Elon Musk Lawsuit Over Company Mission
A federal jury in Oakland, California, handed OpenAI a massive legal victory on Monday afternoon. The jurors completely rejected a high-profile lawsuit filed by billionaire
Iran Sends New Peace Offer to Washington as Fragile Ceasefire Hangs by a Thread
Iran sent a new peace proposal to the United States this week. The terms look incredibly similar to offers Washington previously threw out. However, a
European Union Prepares Tough New Rules to Block Cheap Chinese Imports
The European Commission is actively working on new ways to protect European businesses from cheap Chinese products. Cheap goods from China currently flood the European
Global Oil Prices Rise as Middle East Tensions Meet New Peace Offers
Oil prices rose on Monday morning as military conflicts in the Middle East worsened. News about diplomatic offers from the United States to Iran kept
Justice Department Prepares to Drop Criminal Fraud Charges Against Billionaire Gautam Adani
The U.S. Justice Department is moving to drop criminal fraud charges against Gautam Adani. The Indian billionaire recently promised to invest $10 billion into the
Iran Used Crypto Networks Backed by Trump Partners to Move Billions
When the largest cryptocurrency exchange in Iran needed to move massive amounts of money, it relied heavily on networks built by two major players in
Nvidia Investors Find Massive Success Through Patience After Earnings Reports
Investors love to trade Nvidia stock right around earnings day. They hope to catch a massive price jump the second the company releases its quarterly
Magnitude 5.2 Earthquake Strikes China and Forces Thousands to Evacuate
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck the southwest region of Guangxi, China, early Monday morning. The violent tremors woke thousands of people and caused immediate panic
US Rejects Iranian Peace Plan as Drones Strike Nuclear Plant
Peace talks between the United States and Iran hit a massive roadblock this week. Iranian media reported on Sunday that Washington delivered extreme, maximalist conditions
European Parliament Plans to Block Criminal Investigation into German Lawmaker
The European Parliament will hold a major vote on Tuesday to block a criminal investigation into a senior German politician. This upcoming vote sparked massive
Taiwan Defends US Arms Sales After Trump Calls Them a Bargaining Chip
United States President Donald Trump recently visited China and met with Chinese leaders. After the trip, he called weapon sales to Taiwan a simple bargaining