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U.S. Secures Critical Minerals Access in New Tariff Deal with Indonesia
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U.S. Secures Critical Minerals Access in New Tariff Deal with Indonesia

The U.S. and Indonesia have reached a new tariff agreement. Indonesia gets exemptions for palm oil and coffee, while the U.S. secures access to critical minerals.

Aave Plunges 18% as Governance Feud Spooks Investors, Defying Stable Market
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Aave Plunges 18% as Governance Feud Spooks Investors, Defying Stable Market

Aave (AAVE) has plunged 18% in a week due to an internal governance dispute over brand control, making it the worst performer in the top 100 cryptos. The sell-off persists despite founder buying.

Bitcoin Falters as 'Fear and AI' Trades Crown Gold and Copper Kings of 2025
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Bitcoin Falters as 'Fear and AI' Trades Crown Gold and Copper Kings of 2025

In 2025, gold and copper are the top-performing assets, surging 70% and 35% respectively. The rallies reflect a flight to tangible assets amid systemic fear and an AI boom, leaving Bitcoin behind with a 6% loss.

Samsung Heavy Inks $500 Million LNG Carrier Deal, Pushing 2025 Orders to $7.4 Billion
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Samsung Heavy Inks $500 Million LNG Carrier Deal, Pushing 2025 Orders to $7.4 Billion

Samsung Heavy Industries has secured a $500 million order for two LNG carriers, bringing its 2025 order total to $7.4 billion, or 76% of its annual target. The company's backlog now stands at $28.3 billion.

Cathay Pacific Stock Hits 10-Year High on Profit Upgrade, But a Shadow Looms
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Cathay Pacific Stock Hits 10-Year High on Profit Upgrade, But a Shadow Looms

Cathay Pacific's stock hits a 10-year high on a positive earnings forecast, but its budget airline HK Express faces challenges from weak demand in Japan, presenting a mixed outlook for investors.

Dogecoin Breaks Key Support as Selling Volume Surges
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Dogecoin Breaks Key Support as Selling Volume Surges

Dogecoin (DOGE) price falls below key short-term support at $0.1320 as selling pressure mounts with a surge in trading volume. Get the latest technical analysis on key support and resistance levels to watch.

Oil Prices Stall as Traders Juggle Sanction Threats and Economic Headwinds
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Oil Prices Stall as Traders Juggle Sanction Threats and Economic Headwinds

Oil prices remain steady as traders balance the risk of supply disruptions from Venezuela and Russia against growing concerns over a global economic slowdown and weakening demand.

China's EV Price War Goes Global, Squeezing Tesla and Legacy Automakers
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China's EV Price War Goes Global, Squeezing Tesla and Legacy Automakers

An intense EV price war, fueled by massive overcapacity in China, is now hitting global automakers like Tesla and Ford, squeezing profits and forcing strategic retreats. Here's what it means for your portfolio.

Central Banks Bet on Gold as Rate-Hike Doubts Grow
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Central Banks Bet on Gold as Rate-Hike Doubts Grow

Global central banks are buying gold at a record pace, signaling growing doubts about interest rate hikes and a strategic shift towards safe-haven assets amid inflation and geopolitical risks.

China Launches $138 Billion Rescue Fund to Tackle Housing Crisis, But Wall Street Is Skeptical
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China Launches $138 Billion Rescue Fund to Tackle Housing Crisis, But Wall Street Is Skeptical

China has announced a $138 billion (1 trillion yuan) fund to buy unsold homes and stabilize its property market. However, Wall Street analysts from Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley are skeptical, calling it a 'drop in the bucket' compared to the scale of the crisis.

XRP Stalls Below $1.95 as Volume Spike Confirms Selling Pressure
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XRP Stalls Below $1.95 as Volume Spike Confirms Selling Pressure

XRP is consolidating around $1.90 after failing to break resistance near $1.95. A volume spike signals active selling pressure, with traders now watching key support at $1.89 and resistance at $1.95.

Japan's Takaichi Vows Fiscal Restraint as Record Budget Spooks Bond Market
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Japan's Takaichi Vows Fiscal Restraint as Record Budget Spooks Bond Market

Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi rejected "irresponsible" spending, but her government's plan for a record budget is sending mixed signals. With 10-year JGB yields hitting a 26-year high of 2.1%, markets are testing her fiscal credibility.