As the US government undergoes a significant shake-up under President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), tens of thousands of federal employees are being forced out. The scale and speed of these departures have created a rare opportunity for foreign adversaries like Russia and China…
The Turkish lira remained on edge on Monday as the political crisis in the country continued after more politicians, journalists, and activists were arrested. The USD/TRY exchange rate was trading at 37.7 on Monday, down from last week’s high of 39.80. Lira plunges against euro and pound as BIST 100 index…
Turkey is engulfed in its most significant wave of anti-government protests in over a decade, triggered by the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on March 19, 2025.The popular opposition figure from the Republican People’s Party (CHP), widely seen as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s most formidable rival, was detained in…
Bitcoin has been consolidating for several weeks now amidst continued uncertainty on tariffs that many believe could trigger a recession before the end of 2025. The macro environment is what’s slamming the breaks on capital flowing into the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market cap.But once the backdrop shifts in the…
Crypto prices held steady on Monday morning as investors cheered the new reporting on Donald Trump’s tariffs. The reciprocal tariffs expected on April 2 will not include industrial sectors like automobile and microchips. As a result, Bitcoin jumped above $86,000, while Ethereum moved above $2,000.US equities also bounced back, with…
South Korea’s Constitutional Court reinstated Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on Monday, overturning his impeachment and restoring him to his role as acting president. The decision comes nearly three months after his suspension, adding another chapter to the country’s ongoing political turmoil.The court rulingHan took over as acting leader after President…
As the US government undergoes a significant shake-up under President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), tens of thousands of federal employees are being forced out. The scale and speed of these departures have created a rare opportunity for foreign adversaries like Russia and China…
Turkey is engulfed in its most significant wave of anti-government protests in over a decade, triggered by the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on March 19, 2025.The popular opposition figure from the Republican People’s Party (CHP), widely seen as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s most formidable rival, was detained in…
XRP price has stagnated in the past few months as investors wait patiently for the next key catalyst. Ripple, the third-biggest crypto in the industry, was trading at $2.43 on Monday, higher than the crucial support at $1.90, and lower than the year-to-date high of $3.4. So, what next for…
The Brazilian real weakened slightly against the US dollar after last week’s Federal Reserve and Copom interest rate decisions. The USD/BRL exchange rate rose to a high of 5.7285 on Monday, its highest point since March 17. It remains about 10% below the highest point in December last year when…