Clashes between government security forces and supporters of ousted former President Bashar al-Assad have killed at least 311 people in Syria since Thursday, according to a monitoring group that warns the actual death toll could be “much higher.” Meanwhile, militants loyal to Assad have killed a further 147 people –…
As US President Donald Trump ratcheted up economic pressure on China over the past week, Beijing sent back its own message: Its rise won’t be interrupted. A major political meeting taking place in the capital was the ideal backdrop for Beijing to respond. The “two sessions” gathering of China’s rubber-stamp…
A vital, US-run monitoring system focused on spotting food crises before they turn into famines has gone dark after the Trump administration slashed foreign aid. The Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) monitors drought, crop production, food prices and other indicators in order to forecast food insecurity in more…
Ukraine’s presence in Russia’s Kursk region has deteriorated sharply, with the advance threatening Kyiv’s sole territorial bargaining counter at a crucial time in the war. Military bloggers from both sides say Ukraine is on the back foot – reports say Russian forces used a gas pipeline to launch a surprise…
Syria’s interim president, Ahmad al-Sharaa, called for national unity Sunday, describing the outbreak of violence between government forces and supporters of ousted former President Bashar al-Assad as “expected challenges.” Hundreds of people have reportedly been killed, with eyewitnesses accusing government supporters of carrying out execution-style killings. “What is happening in…
Things heated up this week on , featuring interviews with Kristina Hooper of Invesco, Keith Fitz-Gerald of The Fitz-Gerald Group, and Jordan Kimmel of Magnet Investing Insights! Now that 5850 has been clearly violated to the downside, though, it’s all about the 200-day moving average, which both the S&P 500…
The next step in the stock market will be very interesting. I’ve been discussing a potential Q1 correction since our MarketVision event the first week of January and it’s here. The NASDAQ 100 ($NDX), from its high on February 19th (22222.61) to its low on Friday (19736.81), fell 11.19% before…
Rick Rule sees people making mistakes, and he’s preparing to reap the benefits. ‘I’m looking to deploy reasonable amounts of money into something that I feel as a speculator over five years could be a 10 bagger or a 20 bagger. And there’s five or six of those out there…
Here’s a quick recap of the crypto landscape for Friday (March 7) as of 9:00 p.m. UTC. Bitcoin and Ethereum price update Bitcoin (BTC) is currently trading at US$86,934.56, reflecting a 2.5 percent decrease over the past 24 hours. The day’s trading range has seen a high of US$90,940.27 and…
Tech stocks were active this week, impacted by a broader market correction, key announcements and funding rounds. Google’s (NASDAQ:GOOGL) introduction of AI Mode, a powerful new search tool for complex, multi-part questions, as well as Shield’s estimated US$5.3 billion valuation after securing US$240 million in a new funding round offer…