US Regulators Probe Oil Trades Ahead of Trump’s Iran Policy Shifts
US regulator probes suspicious oil futures trades before Trump’s Iran policy shifts, raising insider trading risks and market volatility concerns.
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Stocks Soar on Peace Bet, Ignoring Oil Shock
S&P 500 hits 7,000 as investors bet peace with Iran is near, despite oil disruptions. Strong earnings drive rally; risks...
Trump’s Fed Chair Pick Stuck in Political Standoff
Trump’s Fed chair pick, Kevin Warsh, faces delayed confirmation due to a criminal probe into Jerome Powell’s HQ renovation. Market...
Details Emerge on Foreign Vehicles Tariff
The Trump administration detailed a 25% tariff on all vehicles & auto parts sourced outside the US, effective April 3,...
Apple Spends $1 Billion on Nvidia Chips for AI Data-Center
The purchase decision comes shortly after indefinitely postponing Apple Intelligence features for iOS & MacOS. In spite of existing plans...
Massive $1.4 Trillion Investment Slips Under Market Radar
The White House announced the investment scheme shortly after President Trump’s meeting with UAE National Security Advisor HH Sheikh Tahnoon...
Fed Brushes off Inflation Fears as “Transitory” — Holds Rates Steady
U.S Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent & Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell appear to be aligned in their assessment,...
Initial U.S – Russia Talks Over Ukraine Draw Closer
The Trump administration has confirmed a planned dialogue between Presidents Trump & Putin on Tuesday, March 18th 2025. With Europe...
Tariffs, AI & War Bolster Global Demand for Nuclear Energy
Whether its data center demand, a domestic political calling to rebuild key industries, or a national security priority, nuclear energy...