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President-elect Donald Trump's digital token skyrocketed to a $15 billion market value, sparking concerns about conflicts of interest in the cryptocurrency market. Despite the wider crypto market struggling, the Trump token, trading under the "Trump" ticker on the Solana blockchain, bucked the trend and rallied due to its massive influx of speculative flows.

Published on: January 20, 2025, 07:00 AM UTC

Asian shares rise as Trump and China's Xi ease tensions in a phone conversation, boosting investor sentiment. Experts predict possible effects on US policies, the dollar, bonds, crypto, commodities, and central bank decisions.

Published on: January 20, 2025, 07:00 AM UTC

Bank of Japan expected to raise interest rates to 0.5%, signaling a gradual shift away from ultra-loose monetary policy.

Published on: January 20, 2025, 06:01 AM UTC

Asian shares advanced Monday after strong gains on Wall Street, helped by upbeat comments from U.S. and Chinese officials ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump.

Published on: January 20, 2025, 06:00 AM UTC

Trump's cryptocurrency surges to $9 billion in market value just hours before his presidency return.

Published on: January 20, 2025, 05:00 AM UTC

A fast-moving winter storm will sweep across the US Northeast, snarling travel and creating frigid windchills into the work week, while Texas braces for plunging temperatures.

Published on: January 20, 2025, 04:00 AM UTC

The stock market is at a remarkable high as President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his second term. The S&P 500 rose more than 20% for the second consecutive year in 2024, driven by factors such as interest rate cuts, strong corporate earnings, and enthusiasm for AI. However, concerns remain about the market's concentration in a handful of large-cap tech stocks and its high valuation. Experts debate whether the market optimism can continue amidst uncertainties about Fed rate cuts and Trump's proposed policies.

Published on: January 20, 2025, 03:01 AM UTC

Billionaire wealth surged in 2024, while poverty levels remain stagnant, according to Oxfam International. As the World Economic Forum convenes in Davos, concerns arise about wealth inequality and the growing power of the ultra-rich. Oxfam calls for government action to address the gap through taxation and economic reform.

Published on: January 20, 2025, 03:01 AM UTC

Indonesia's domestic carbon exchange opens trading to foreign participants, offering domestic credits from state-owned energy projects.

Published on: January 20, 2025, 03:00 AM UTC

BOJ to likely raise rates Friday, underscoring resolve to end ultra-low rates

Published on: January 20, 2025, 03:00 AM UTC