Schiff Warns ‘Affordability Crisis Will Get Worse’ as Trump Eyes Iran 25% Tariffs

Proposed U.S. tariffs tied to Iran-linked trade could ripple through global supply chains, lifting import costs and worsening household affordability as China’s central role magnifies indirect exposure under President Trump’s evolving sanctions strategy. Schiff Warns Iran-Linked Tariffs Could Push Prices Higher Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff shared on social media platform X on Feb. … Read more

‘Clueless and Venal’: Economist Nouriel Roubini Blasts Trump’s Crypto Push as a Recipe for Financial Ruin

Economist Nouriel Roubini has sharply criticized the Trump administration’s second‑term embrace of digital assets, calling it a reckless experiment that undermines the U.S. financial system. Legislative ‘Time Bombs’ Renowned economist Nouriel Roubini has issued a blistering critique of the Trump administration’s second-term pivot toward digital assets. In a scathing opinion piece, Roubini argues that the … Read more

Crude Collapse: Brent Slides to $65 as Geopolitical Risk Premium Evaporates

Oil prices fell more than 4% on Feb. 2, with Brent dropping to $65.98 and WTI to $61.84, as easing U.S.–Iran tensions and a stronger dollar erased much of January’s geopolitical risk premium. Geopolitical Thaw Triggers Sharp Crude Sell-Off Oil prices slid more than 4% on Monday, Feb. 2, after an apparent thaw in tensions … Read more

Citgo’s Venezuelan Crude Purchase Signals a Turn in US Policy

Following the capture of the President of Venezuela Nicolás Maduro, reports indicate that the U.S. has sold its first shipment of Venezuelan crude, fetching $500 million. At the same time, oil—the world’s second-largest asset by market capitalization—has climbed nearly 14% since the start of the year amid geopolitical strain and escalating trade wars. Citgo Acquires … Read more

Trump’s Fed Chairman Pick Revealed: Kevin Warsh to Succeed Jerome Powell

President Donald Trump has revealed that Kevin Warsh, who served on the Fed’s Board of Governors from 2006 to 2011, is his pick to become Chairman of the Federal Reserve. His nomination is considered bearish for crypto as he might promote monetary discipline and reduce liquidity. Kevin Warsh Emerges As Trump’s Nominee To Become Fed’s … Read more

Is the US Dollar Dominant or Doomed? Analysts Read the Same Data—Very Differently

As gold and silver reach historic price levels in early 2026, two specific analyses offer sharply different interpretations of what the U.S. dollar’s recent movement signals about U.S. policy, capital flows, and global markets. Campbell’s View: Gold Rises Inside a Dollar-Based System Alexander Campbell, a former head of commodities at Bridgewater Associates and founder of … Read more

Tariff King Strikes Again: Trump Raises Tariffs on South Korean Imports to 25%

President Donald Trump announced a 10% tariff increase on South Korean imports arriving in the U.S., including cars, lumber, and pharmaceutical products. Trump stated that the South Korean legislature has failed to act swiftly and confirm the bilateral trade agreement reached in November. Trump Raises Tariffs on South Korean Imports, Says Korea Is Not ‘Living … Read more

US Lawmaker: The Golden Age of America Is Here — Pro-Crypto Policy and Growth Momentum Are Just Getting Started

Republican leaders tout sweeping economic, tax, and crypto policy gains under President Trump, framing rapid legislative action as the start of a new national direction aimed at growth, competitiveness, and regulatory clarity. The Golden Age Trade Is Taking Shape as America Embraces Crypto and Capital Formation House Majority Whip Tom Emmer shared this week a … Read more

Quantum Threat Looms, New Whales Rising, and More — Week in Review

Quantum Threat Looms, New Whales Rising, Brandt Sees $58K–$62K, Trump Tariff Shock, and more in this Week in Review. Week in Review Debate intensified over whether advancing quantum computing could threaten Bitcoin’s network, onchain data showed new institutional whales now control a larger share of realized BTC cap (creating a roughly $6 billion influence gap), … Read more

Trump Flip‑Flops on Canada’s China Trade Deal, Threatens 100% Tariffs if It Passes

Using Truth Social, President Donald Trump warned Canada that if it became a “drop‑off port” for Chinese goods entering the United States, he would impose 100 % tariffs on Canadian products. Trump Charges Against Canada-China Trade Deal, Threatens 100% Tariffs if It Goes Through Trump has used the threat of tariffs against Canada, one of the U.S.’s largest … Read more