Violence against ICE grows nationwide: A summary from Monday
Protests Against ICE Spreading Across the U.S. Protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deportation activities have escalated beyond Los Angeles, impacting various cities across the nation. On Tuesday, significant protests erupted in two Texas cities, along with demonstrations in many other urban areas. President Donald Trump has pledged extensive deportations, though these plans have […]
Retail investors made record stock purchases in the morning on Monday following Moody’s downgrade.
Retail investors have been actively purchasing stocks, especially amid some recent market fluctuations following Moody’s downgrade of the US credit rating. On Monday, from 12:30 PM to 12:30 PM ET, individual investors bought net stocks worth $5.4 billion, as reported by JPMorgan’s Trading Desk. Notably, retail buyers made up 36% of the total trading volume […]
10 key things to observe in the stock market on Monday
My Top 10 to Watch on Monday, May 19th 1. The S&P 500 looks set to open about 1% lower today. It’s a notable dip considering the bond market has taken a hit from stocks this morning, pushing yields up significantly. 2. Reflecting back, the S&P 500 dropped 6.66% in one day back in August […]
Trump seeks advancements in ceasefire during Monday talks with Putin and Zelenskyy regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump aims to advance discussions towards a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, engaging with Russian leader Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Voldimir Zelensky on Monday. Over the weekend, Trump shared his optimism on social media for a “productive day” and the hope for a ceasefire, which involves reaching out […]
Kremlin Verifies Trump-Putin Phone Conversation Scheduled for Monday
Trump’s Upcoming Calls with Russian and Ukrainian Leaders US President Donald Trump is set to speak with leaders from Russia and Ukraine on Monday. The Kremlin has confirmed that the discussions will take place at 10am local time. These talks, involving Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin as well as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, aim […]
Monday morning forex rates update – JPY and EUR increase
I shared some early rate signs here: Opening Levels for Monday, Indicator FX Prices, May 19, 2025 The weekend brought quite a bit of news: The information didn’t really boost market confidence. UK Prime Minister Starmer is set to unveil a “reset” deal regarding Brexit on Monday. (Can we even say “Brexin”?) Australian PM Albanese […]
Monday morning foreign exchange rates update – JPY and EUR rise
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Investors Anticipate Another Monday Surprise Following Moody’s Downgrade of the US
Investors Brace for Volatile Trading Amid US Debt Concerns Investors are starting the trading week on a shaky note, with rising worries about US debt overshadowing discussions about tariffs. Financial markets in Asia reopened on Monday following a Moody’s announcement on Friday that downgraded the US government’s credit rating from AAA to AA1. This change […]
Trump to speak with Putin on Monday regarding Ukraine ceasefire suggestion and trade
Donald Trump announced his intention to address what he termed the “Blood Bus” war in Ukraine, expressing a desire to intervene and halt the conflict. In a post on his social media account, Trump mentioned he would have a conversation with Putin on Monday to discuss this issue, stressing that the ongoing violence results in […]
Trump schedules a call with Putin on Monday to discuss a ceasefire and trade.
Trump Plans Call with Putin Amid Ukraine Conflict On Saturday, President Trump announced he would speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday, highlighting the administration’s growing frustration with Moscow concerning the war in Ukraine. “I will be on the phone and speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin at 10 am on Monday,” he wrote […]