Randy Forbes: The U.S. Cannot Withdraw From Global Competition
Greenland and U.S. Strategic Interests When Donald Trump suggested the U.S. could buy Greenland, many people in Washington laughed it off. What seemed like a joke to some was viewed by critics as a misguided approach to international relations. As someone with a background in foreign policy, I think they missed a crucial point here. […]
Australian and New Zealand dollars rise as traders prepare for global interest rate increases.
The Australian dollar, Norwegian krone, and New Zealand dollar are leading the way among major currencies this year, reflecting a shift in global interest rates from low to high. This year, the Australian dollar has jumped over 6% against the U.S. dollar, reaching its highest point in nearly three years. This surge follows the Reserve […]
EU lawmakers delay vote on US trade agreement due to Trump’s 15% global tariff.
EU Parliament Postpones Trade Deal Vote Again On Monday, the European Parliament opted to delay its vote on the EU’s trade deal for the second time. This decision comes after President Trump introduced a new blanket import tariff of 15%, which affects various goods from the EU. Discussions within the EU have centered around proposals […]
Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, and XRP Drop After New Global Tariffs Are Imposed: Analyst Indicates BTC Is Nearing the ‘Last Decline’ of This Cycle
On Sunday night, major cryptocurrencies saw a decline, paralleling a drop in stock prices as the new president, Donald Trump, announced a 15% tariff on goods imported from the U.S. around the world. Cryptocurrency market falls into ‘extreme fear’ Bitcoin’s trading volume decreased in the last 24 hours, fluctuating between the high $65,000s and low […]
DHS halts TSA PreCheck and Global Entry programs due to government shutdown
Government Shutdown Impacts TSA and Global Entry Programs The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is set to pause TSA prescreening and Global Entry starting Sunday due to the ongoing partial government shutdown. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem criticized Democrats on Saturday, claiming they are responsible for creating “serious real-world consequences” through the government shutdown. She […]
Trump plans to increase global tariffs by 15% following a Supreme Court decision that stopped the ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs.
Trump Responds to Supreme Court Ruling on Tariffs On February 21, 2026, just a day after the Supreme Court issued a ruling against him, President Donald Trump announced a plan to increase existing global tariffs from 10% to 15%. This move is intended to offset the court’s decision that blocked certain tariffs central to his […]
Supreme Court overturns Trump’s global tariffs in a 6-3 decision
Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump’s Global Tariffs The Supreme Court has recently nullified President Donald Trump’s global tariffs. Contrary to popular belief, the case *Learning Resources v. Trump* doesn’t indicate a definitive limitation of presidential power. In fact, Trump could potentially revive many of these tariffs in the coming year using different legislation. There’s also […]
Efforts to Create Unified Global Control for Artificial Intelligence by the U.N.
World Leaders to Address AI Governance at Summit The upcoming annual World Artificial Intelligence Summit marks a significant gathering where global leaders will unite to express their collective perspective on artificial intelligence (AI). This meeting is particularly noteworthy because it will be the first of its kind. UN Secretary-General António Guterres announced that the UN […]
Dollar poised for strongest week in four months due to a tough Fed and global tensions
The dollar gained ground on Friday, thanks to some surprisingly positive economic data, a more aggressive stance from the Federal Reserve, and ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran. As the week wrapped up, the dollar was set for its best performance since October, strongly supported by this new economic information and geopolitical concerns […]
Coffee Prices Under Pressure as Global Supply Forecast Becomes More Positive
Coffee Prices Decline Amid Rising Production Forecasts On Thursday, Arabica coffee for March fell by 0.15 (-0.05%), whereas ICE Robusta coffee for March dropped by 68 (-1.82%). Coffee prices saw a decline, with Arabica hitting a 15-month low and Robusta reaching a 6.25-month low. The downward trend in coffee prices has been evident for three […]