As the world prepares for a new kind of economic storm, with rising tariffs set to form on the horizon, in this new world of uncertainty, investors have become more risk averse and are flocking to safe haven assets to preserve and protect their capital. In the past, gold and...
Let's be real, the market's jittery. Tariffs have become the new bed monster, scaring investors out of clean energy projects with visions of volatility and uncertainty dancing in their heads. The Fear & Greed Index is already flashing warning signs, and the altcoin frenzy feels like it’s come to a...
Global trade wars feel distant, abstract. For those of us who are fortunate to live and work in Africa, they most certainly are not. For someone like me, based in Accra, the White House’s mixed messages on technology tariffs are more than just clickbait. In particular, they would threaten our...
Okay, let's be honest. When the tariff news broke, my first reaction wasn’t so positive. But uncertainty, particularly when related to global economics, never is. We saw the ground beneath the market shake and got a nervous stomach. What would this mean for the technology sector as a whole? Inhale...
After the recent instability in Bitcoin’s price, it has stabilized above $84,000 since East Asian markets opened for the week. This continued stability occurs despite continued mixed signals from the U.S. regarding semiconductor tariffs. Meanwhile, positive developments are taking place across Asian crypto markets, particularly in Hong Kong. The resulting...
The semiconductor industry is aflutter with enthusiasm. It’s not just fiction, either — the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is accelerating the construction of another fabrication plant in Arizona. This action will greatly help increase the supply of chips produced right here in the United States. It gets right to...
The market just doing what market’s gonna do! To be clear, the U.S. auto industry isn’t throwing a parade—yet. Bitcoin options traders are starting to lose their nerve as they panic –– attempting to unload those call options that are bullish. Are you worried? Don't be. Seriously. It’s a blip,...
Let’s face it – when it comes to Trump’s trade policies, they’ve been a wash, at best. While the danger of future tariffs remains, and we should be rightfully worried about their destabilizing effect on global trade, we all know it. What if there actually is a silver lining, an...
Even by the volatile standards of the cryptocurrency market, this past week has been a wild ride even for more seasoned investors. Geopolitical tensions related to the tariff policies of former President Donald Trump, changes in market sentiment, and crypto’s built-in risks are in the mix. Combined, they’ve conspired to...
The volatility of cryptocurrency goes without saying. Recent events have made clear how vulnerable it is to sweeping global economic and political shocks. Last week, Bitcoin went on one crazy rollercoaster ride. It fell under $76,000 on Tuesday but rebounded sharply, reaching an approximate $82,500 by Friday. What triggered this...