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Cryptos are at the heart of President Donald Trump’s economic policy. Trump 2.0 has seen Bitcoin hit a new life high of about 112,000 dollars in 2025, with bets now for the OG token to surge higher. Beyond the price action, there is more to Trump’s crypto bet. Take a look at this next report for more...

Trump’s bitcoin bet: crypto enthusiasm or debt strategy?

In a bold move to strengthen foreign exchange liquidity, South Korea has lifted a 14-year ban on local institutions investing in Kimchi bonds — non-won-denominated bonds issued domestically. This strategic decision follows the South Korean won hitting a 15-year low earlier this year, highlighting the government's efforts to stabilize the currency and attract foreign capital. Watch in for more details!

Kimchi bonds: risk or reward for Korean economy?

Trade talks between the U.S. & Canada are set to resume. This comes after Canada formally scrapped its proposed digital services tax targeting large U.S. tech firms. The tax would have imposed a 3% levy on revenues earned from Canadian users, with retroactive payments dating back to 2022. Watch in for more details!

Canada rescinds digital services tax on US tech firms

Foreign demand for tech giants is powering global equity markets. S&P 500 futures hit another record high, led by continued momentum in megacaps like Nvidia, Alphabet, and Amazon. Watch in for more details!

Asia stocks rise on tech rally boost

President Donald Trump has praised Bitcoin, calling it “amazing” and claiming the cryptocurrency industry has created thousands of jobs for Americans. Trump also said crypto takes pressure off the U.S. dollar and hinted at launching a “Crypto Reserve of America” to cement the country’s leadership in digital assets.

Trump calls Bitcoin ‘amazing,’ says crypto helps U.S. jobs

Xiaomi has shaken up China’s electric vehicle market with the launch of its YU7 SUV. The tech giant received 200,000 pre-orders in just 3 minutes, sending its shares to a record high. With the YU7 priced 4% below Tesla’s Model Y, analysts say Tesla may be forced to cut prices as competition intensifies in the world’s largest EV market. Watch in for more details!

Xiaomi enters China’s cut-throat EV market

Big isn’t beautiful when it comes to government deb but tariffs and the department of government efficiency (doge) will likely help to plug the hole left by president trump’s latest fiscal bill. The net effect will be weaker growth, with us government debt remaining on a worrying trajectory.
To begin with, the US Fiscal position is not in a good place. Watch in for more details!


How President Trump's plans will impact the US deficit

President Donald Trump has hinted at a “very big” trade deal with India that could expand U.S. access to the Indian market. The announcement coincides with Indian trade negotiators arriving in the U.S. for high-level talks. Energy, agriculture, and tariffs are key areas on the table, with a July tariff deadline looming.

Trump signals ‘very big’ U.S.-India trade deal in the works

Ford has idled multiple U.S. plants for the third straight week due to a shortage of rare earth magnets, a key component in electric vehicles. The supply disruption stems from China's new approval process for rare earth exports. Ford’s CEO is now calling for the development of a domestic rare earth supply chain as U.S.-China trade tensions continue to pressure critical industries. Watch in for more details!

Ford halts U.S. plant production due to rare earth magnet shortage

Markets will be closely watching U.S. jobs data this holiday-shortened week, with expectations of stable numbers despite signs of softer activity ahead. The potential for an earlier Fed rate cut grows. In Europe, investors are focused on unemployment and inflation trends, while trade headlines remain active across U.S.-China and EU fronts. Watch in for more details!

U.S. jobs data, global trade in focus this holiday week

South Korea’s new Trade Minister Yeo Han-Koo visited Washington for the first time, urging the U.S. to finalize a trade deal that benefits both nations. This comes as the U.S. works to seal trade agreements with 10 other countries, highlighting the importance of international partnerships. Watch in for more details!

South Korea pushes for ‘mutually beneficial’ U.S. trade deal

The Federal Reserve says America’s 22 largest banks are strong enough to withstand a severe recession. After a rigorous stress test showing $550 billion in projected losses, the Fed says capital levels remain robust — clearing the way for banks to increase shareholder payouts through dividends and buybacks. Watch in for more derails!


Fed clears U.S. banks to raise dividends after stress test

As gold prices reach record highs, American retail investors are cashing in, while Asian investors continue to buy more. This split reflects differing views on global economic uncertainty — and could signal where the world economy is heading next.


Why Americans are selling gold while Asia is buying more

Elon Musk is calling out President Trump’s latest $800 billion tax and spending bill. The Tesla CEO says the bill is “insane and destructive,” claiming it could cost America millions of jobs and damage key tech sectors like AI and clean energy. As the Senate moves forward, the tech world pushes back. Watch in for more details!


Elon Musk slams Trump’s $800 bn tax bill

Amid the ongoing global conflicts. . . .
The US President has unveiled a massive 893 billion dollars defence request for the upcoming 2026 budget.
From a leaner, tech-driven force, one that can strike from a distance and win future wars too, pushing for drones and missiles.
Take a look at what Trump's defence request includes. 

Missiles over jets: Trump’s $893 bn defence reset 

South Africa's finances have been in good shape for the second year in a row. The country's dedication to fiscal discipline was demonstrated by its first back-to-back primary budget surplus in 16 years.
The continent's largest industrialized economy had a primary surplus of 48.9 billion rand or 2.8 billion dollars for the fiscal year that ended in March. That is according to Thursday's South African Reserve Bank Quarterly Bulletin. The country's budget surplus was 0.7 percent of gross domestic product. This comes when income surpasses non-interest spending. While the surplus fell short of the national treasury's projected 61 billion rand, it was in line with their May budget prediction.

South Africa's fiscal discipline in plain view

In Bolivia’s city of Cochabamba, a new trend is taking root, cryptocurrency adoption. This comes as the country faces growing economic distress. Central bank reserves have dwindled to some of their lowest levels in over a decade. Inflation has crossed 8 percent, and the boliviano continues to weaken against the dollar. In this climate of financial uncertainty, crypto is emerging as an alternative store of value and means of transaction.


Bitcoin outshines banks in Bolivia 

Donald Trump may name a new Federal Reserve chair before Jerome Powell’s term ends in 2026, raising concerns about the Fed’s independence.
The dollar dropped to a 3.5-year low. Powell says inflation control remains the priority despite Trump’s pressure for faster rate cuts.
Take a look at this next report. . .

Dollar dips on Fed leadership uncertainty news

NATO leaders agreed to increase defense spending to 5 percent of GDP from the current 2 percent target. The decision from the 32 nato members at their high-stakes summit in Hague is a major win for Donald Trump.
The US President has repeatedly lambasted his European allies for underspending on security. The latest agreement is a landmark moment for the alliance, with most of the members on track to meet the 2 percent target for the first time ever. They also renewed their "ironclad commitment" to mutual security in a historic move to push back against an increasingly belligerent Russia.

Global defence stocks surge on spending hike

Tensions in west Asia have sent oil prices soaring to five-month highs, with traders reacting sharply to U.S. Airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. The attacks raise serious fears about global oil supply, and the possibility of further escalation is rattling energy markets worldwide.


Iran-Israel War: Oil Shock Could Drive Brent Past $100 if Iran Retaliates 

As U.S. And Israeli strikes target Iran's nuclear infrastructure, Arab states are sounding the alarm, not just over security, but over the economic fallout.  


Foreign investment flows to Gulf face new headwinds 

Consumer pessimism, weak new orders for manufactured goods, a spike in jobless benefits claims and a dip in construction permit applications pulled down a measure of future u.S. Economic activity in may.
The leading economic activity gauge triggered a recession warning for the sixth consecutive month.


Conference Board: Recession Risks On The Rise 