Elon Musk Advocates for Free Trade Zone Between EU and US

Elon Musk expressed his vision for a future of unrestricted trade between the United States and Europe during a video-link address at a congress in Florence, Italy. His comments came after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 20% tariff on Italy and other EU countries. Musk, who serves as an adviser to Trump, advocated for … Read more

JPMorgan Unleashes ‘High Anxiety’ Forecast as Trade Tensions Threaten Meltdown

JPMorgan warns tariffs may trigger “self-inflicted pain” and a U.S. recession, with spiraling inflation, collapsing earnings, and vanishing credibility risking a global economic unraveling. Race to Recession? Self-Inflicted Pain? JPMorgan Flags Explosive Risk With US–China Trade Clash JPMorgan issued a stark warning about growing economic risks on April 4, as Richard Madigan, chief investment officer … Read more

55M Americans Own Crypto—and 76% Say It’s Made Life Better

A huge new survey finds 55 million U.S. adults own cryptocurrency, with 76% reporting life improvements and over half eyeing it for long-term financial security. Massive US Survey Reveals 55 Million Crypto Holders—and Their Bold Vision for the Future The National Cryptocurrency Association unveiled findings this week from its most extensive research yet on U.S. … Read more

Mad Money’s Jim Cramer Warns of 1987-Style Market Crash Amid Tariff-Driven Volatility

Jim Cramer, CNBC’s “Mad Money” host, has warned investors of a potential stock market crash mirroring 1987’s Black Monday, citing escalating Trump tariffs and recent market turbulence as catalysts for renewed economic uncertainty. Cramer Cites Black Monday Parallels—But Crowd Bets on ‘Inverse’ Strategy Jim Cramer, the volatile host of CNBC’s “Mad Money,” has sparked alarm … Read more

JPMorgan and Polymarket Align on Rising 2025 Recession Probability

After two consecutive days of steep declines on Wall Street, forecasts of a looming recession have grown even more prevalent—intensifying even more so since the moment U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled sweeping tariffs across global markets on April 2. Trump’s Trade Policy Sparks Economic Anxiety, Recession Predictions Jump Based on the activity on Polymarket, the … Read more

Germany Considers Repatriating Billions in Gold From US Amid Tariff Tensions

Germany is weighing the potential withdrawal of approximately 1,200 tons of gold, valued at over €113 billion ($124.41B), from the U.S. Federal Reserve in New York amid escalating trade tensions triggered by Trump’s tariffs on the European Union, according to recent reports and political statements. Trade Strains Prompt Germany to Reevaluate 1,200-Ton Gold Stash in … Read more

Bitpanda CEO: Trump’s Tariffs a ‘Yield War,’ Not Protectionism

Eric Demuth, CEO of Bitpanda, argues that Trump’s tariffs are primarily a strategy to lower the 10-Year Treasury Yield and facilitate the refinancing of $9 trillion in U.S. debt by 2026. Demuth: Trump Tariffs Not Protectionist Eric Demuth, CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Bitpanda, argues that U.S. President Trump’s tariff policies are less about protectionism or … Read more

Russia Addresses US Tariff Threats as BRICS Ramps up Dollar Escape Plan

Russia called U.S. threats over BRICS currency moves serious but stressed the bloc isn’t replacing the dollar—only modernizing finance to counter monopolistic global abuses. Russia Responds to US Tariff Warnings Aimed at BRICS Currency Moves Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov, serving as Russia’s Sherpa to the BRICS group, addressed concerns about U.S. commentary on … Read more

Bitcoin Poised for Violent Decoupling From Global Markets, Expert Says

Bitcoin is primed for explosive growth as trade wars rattle global markets, with one expert forecasting a decisive break from equities and rising demand for decentralized assets. Bitcoin Set to Explode as Markets Crumble Under Trade War Pressure: Weiss Eric Weiss, founder and chief investment officer of Blockchain Investment Group, spoke out this week on … Read more