Month: February 2025

Bitcoin Drops Below $92,000 as Tariff Fears Weigh on Crypto Markets

Bitcoin’s price fell below $92,000 on February 25, 2025, reaching a six-week low as fears of escalating global tariffs spooked investors. The cryptocurrency dropped 5%

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Bank of Korea Rate Cut and Hong Kong Trade Deals Shake Asian Markets

Asian markets experienced mixed trading on February 25, 2025, as the Bank of Korea (BOK) cut interest rates to 1.25% and Hong Kong announced new

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South Korea’s Central Bank Slashes Rates to Boost Economy

The Bank of Korea (BOK) has slashed its benchmark interest rate to 1.25%, the lowest level since August 2022, in a bid to boost economic

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India’s Allure Diminishes as Investors Flock to China’s DeepSeek-Driven Rally

India’s financial markets are facing challenges as investors increasingly turn their attention to China, where DeepSeek’s rise is fueling a market rally. DeepSeek, a leading

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Asian Markets Mixed Amid Weak Global Sentiment, U.S. Tariff Concerns

Asian markets delivered mixed results as weak global sentiment and concerns over U.S. tariffs weighed on investor confidence. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 opened 0.81% lower, while

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Government Measures Drive Singapore Inflation to 4-Year Low in 2025

Singapore’s inflation rate has slowed to its lowest level since February 2021, reaching 2.1% year-on-year in January 2025. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) credits

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Bybit Loses $1.5 Billion in Massive Crypto Heist

Crypto exchange Bybit suffered a massive security breach on February 21, 2025, resulting in the theft of $1.5 billion in cryptocurrency. The heist, one of

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Russian Gas Flows to Europe: Implications for Asia’s Energy Markets

The potential increase in Russian gas flows to Europe could have far-reaching implications for Asia’s energy markets. As Europe reduces its reliance on Russian energy,

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Trump Announces Retaliatory Tariffs in Response to Digital Taxes

President Donald Trump announced on February 21, 2025, that he will impose retaliatory tariffs on countries implementing digital taxes targeting U.S. tech companies. The tariffs,

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Stock Market Update: Dow Gains, Nasdaq Slips Amid Inflation Concerns

The U.S. stock market saw mixed results on February 20, 2025, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average gaining 0.2%, while the Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.3%.

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