Sunday, June 15, 2025

Adrian Whitaker

Why Southeast Asia is Ditching the Dollar: A New Economic Strategy

Countries are moving away from the U.S. dollar, with ASEAN leading efforts to use regional currencies for trade and investments.

Oil Prices Take a Dip as U.S.-China Trade Talks Keep Investors on Edge

International oil prices fell as US-China trade talks in London continued, with profit-taking contributing to the decline.

Microsoft Defies the Dip: Golden Cross Signals More Gains Ahead

U.S. stock market declines despite a trade deal announcement; Microsoft and Oracle show gains, while other tech stocks retreat.

U.S. Embassy Evacuation Rumors Spark 4% Oil Price Jump

Oil prices surged over 4% amid trade agreement optimism and rising tensions in the Middle East, prompting supply concerns.

Bitcoin Breaks Records and Stays Above 100K for 30 Days Straight

Bitcoin maintains a price above $100,000 for 30 days, signaling a bull market and potential for further gains according to analysts.

Tesla Rebounds, Dow Climbs: Optimism Grows on Trade Front

U.S. stock markets rallied as trade talks progressed, with Tesla's stock rebounding and Microsoft ending its winning streak.

Meta Platforms Falls 0.52% Amid Broader Tech Pullback

U.S. stock market mixed as Tesla rebounds amid easing tensions, while Apple faces declines due to delayed Siri updates.

Brent and WTI Reach Multi-Week Highs Following Renewed Trade Talks

International oil prices rise for three consecutive days, driven by U.S.-China trade talks and hopes for increased demand.

Rare Earths at the Center as U.S.–China Trade Talks Restart in London

U.S. and China resume trade talks focusing on rare earth exports, aiming to ease tensions after recent tariff disputes.

Tariff Talks to Continue at G7 as Japan Abandons Pre-Summit Meeting Plan

Japan's PM Ishiba abandons early talks with Trump, focusing on tariff negotiations during the G7 Summit amid ongoing stalemate.

Trump Pushes Powell to Cut Rates Amid Disappointing Jobs Report

Trump pressures Fed Chair Powell to cut interest rates amid slowing job growth, citing potential recession risks for the U.S. economy.

S&P Flat, Nasdaq Edges Up Amid Concerns Over Private Job Growth

U.S. stock market ends mixed as ADP reports disappointing job growth, impacting investor sentiment and tech stocks like Apple and Tesla.