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Global debt has exploded to an eye-watering USD 324 trillion—three times the size of the entire world economy. Behind the headline: a toxic mix of government overspending, corporate borrowing, and rising interest rates. It’s fuelling turbulence across currencies, bonds, and equity markets. For traders, this isn’t just noise—it’s opportunity. Volatility is back, and those whoContinue Reading

Global markets are on edge. The International Monetary Fund recently slashed its 2025 growth forecast to 2.8%, citing US-China trade tensions and tariff uncertainties. Just last week, Wall Street soared after a temporary tariff truce, only to wobble as fears of a global recession lingered. For traders, this volatility raises a critical question: how doContinue Reading

From NVIDIA’s artificial intelligence (AI) dominance to Tesla’s self-driving ambitions, tech stocks are both soaring and stumbling in 2025. Recent US tariff exemptions for electronics have sparked rallies in stocks like Apple and TSMC, yet China’s retaliatory trade measures have rattled NVIDIA and Tesla. With AI propelling valuations—NVIDIA’s market cap has hit USD 4 trillion—andContinue Reading

Seventy-eight days into Donald Trump’s second term, global markets are already rattled by his aggressive trade stance. From day one, the US has imposed a wave of tariffs, triggering a fresh and unpredictable trade war. The financial world is now grappling with sharp asset declines, unusual alliances among major economies like Japan, China, and SouthContinue Reading

Imagine buying your favourite electronics and noticing the price has jumped by 20%. Why? Donald Trump’s tariffs on imports might be to blame. Tariffs are taxes on imported goods, designed to protect domestic industries or address trade imbalances. But they can ripple through financial markets, affecting stock prices, currency values, and investment decisions, no matterContinue Reading

In gardening, a hedge serves as a natural barrier, protecting delicate plants from harsh winds and environmental stresses. Similarly, in the investment world, hedging strategies protect portfolios from economic uncertainties. As market volatility continues to challenge investors in 2025, with the VIX index averaging 25% higher than its historical mean, two assets stand out asContinue Reading

The cryptocurrency market has witnessed numerous remarkable launches, but few have captured public attention quite like Official Trump ($TRUMP). Launched on 17 January 2025, just before Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration, this digital asset skyrocketed from an initial value of around USD 10 to a peak of USD 75.35, reaching a market capitalisation of USD 15.02Continue Reading

The tech world was stunned when Nvidia, the leading AI chip manufacturer, lost an unprecedented USD 600 billion in market value in a single day—the largest one-day loss in US stock market history. This seismic shift was triggered by the emergence of DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company, alongside former President Donald Trump’s announcement of aContinue Reading

When Donald Trump assumed the presidency, the oil markets immediately felt the tremors of his bold energy policies. Within days of his inauguration, oil prices tumbled, with Brent crude plummeting 1.1% to USD 79.29 per barrel and WTI futures dropping 2.6% to USD 75.89. Trump’s declaration of a national energy emergency and aggressive stance onContinue Reading

In today’s world, investors increasingly want their money to do more than just generate returns. They’re looking to make a positive impact whilst growing their wealth. This shift in mindset has given rise to ESG investing, an approach that’s reshaping the investment landscape. In fact, ESG assets are projected to reach a staggering USD 53Continue Reading