The $70 Million Trade: Insider Information Suspected in Record-Breaking Market Move
A mysterious trader turned $2.5 million into $70 million in under an hour through perfectly-timed options trades before market-moving Trump news. The suspicious timing and unprecedented profits have sparked calls for increased scrutiny of zero-day options trading and market information flows.
Trump Ally Warns of Economic Catastrophe Over Sweeping New Tariff Policy
Billionaire Bill Ackman and other prominent business leaders caution that Trump's aggressive new tariff plan could trigger severe economic fallout. The policy imposes duties up to 50% on global imports, sparking market turmoil and threats of retaliation from trading partners.
Markets Plunge as Trump Stands Firm on Trade War with China
Wall Street faced its worst decline since 2020 as Trump doubled down on tariff policies against China, sending the S&P 500 near bear market territory. The President remained unmoved by market turbulence while global stocks tumbled and U.S. companies with Chinese exposure suffered significant losses.
Global Markets Plunge as Trump Unveils Unprecedented Import Tariffs
U.S. stock markets suffered their worst decline in five years following President Trump's announcement of sweeping new import tariffs affecting major trading partners. The dramatic policy shift threatens to disrupt global trade and push economies toward recession, with tariffs ranging from 10% to 46% on imported goods.
Global Markets Tumble as Trump's 'Liberation Day' Trade Policy Looms
Stock markets worldwide face turbulence as investors brace for Trump's imminent 'Liberation Day' trade policy changes, with major indices recording significant losses. Safe-haven assets surge while Goldman Sachs raises recession probability to 35% amid concerns over planned reciprocal tariffs.
Consumer Confidence Hits 12-Year Low as Americans Brace for Economic Uncertainty
U.S. consumer confidence plunged to its lowest level since 2012, with the Conference Board's index dropping 7.2 points amid inflation concerns and trade policy shifts. Major retailers like Walmart and Target are already seeing impacts, while business leaders grow increasingly pessimistic about recession risks.
Trump's Mexico Tariff Delay Fails to Calm Nervous Markets
President Trump announces one-month postponement of 25% Mexican import tariffs despite progress on border security and drug trafficking. Markets continue downward trend as trade tensions escalate with Canada and economic experts warn of inflation risks.
U.S. Consumer Spending Dips as Inflation Edges Higher in January
U.S. consumer spending unexpectedly fell 0.2% in January amid severe winter weather, while inflation showed a modest uptick with PCE rising 0.3%. The mixed economic signals come as markets anticipate potential Federal Reserve rate cuts by mid-year.
Market Turmoil: Dow Suffers Worst Single-Day Drop of 2025 as Trump Tariff Fears Mount
Wall Street experienced a dramatic selloff with the Dow plunging 748 points amid concerns over proposed Trump administration tariffs and worrying economic data. Consumer sentiment hit lows while inflation expectations reached a 28-year high, driving investors toward defensive sectors.
Yuan Weakens Amid US-China Trade Tensions While Yen Strengthens
Chinese currency faces downward pressure as Beijing announces retaliatory measures against US tariffs, highlighting growing market uncertainty. Meanwhile, Chinese tech shows resilience with DeepSeek's new chatbot launch, though trade concerns persist.