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Bitcoin trades higher in Korea as kimchi premium rises above 2%, flipping bullish
South Korea’s won is crashing harder than any other currency in Asia this year. It’s down 2.5% against the dollar, making it the region’s worst performer. The USD/KRW pair sits at 1,472.8 at press time, slightly lower on the day, but still staying dangerously close to local highs. Meanwhile, the Singapore dollar is at 1.285, […]Cryptopolitan
Mon, Jan 19
China hits 2025 GDP growth target on export boom, but can't shake domestic chill
China 2025 GDP expands 5.0%, meeting government's targetQ4 GDP growth slows to 4.5% y/y, just above market forecastFull-year resilience helped by exporters' diversificationExport growth too fast to be sustained, warn analystsWeak consumption is a longer-term threat to Chinese growth BEIJI...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
Trump tariffs hit households and raise record federal tax revenue
The US government pulled in $264 billion in tariff revenue in 2025.That’s a 234% increase from what it collected in 2024, up by $185 billion. Just in December, it added $28 billion, jumping 300% from the same month a year earlier. That followed $31 billion each in October and November. The monthly average for the […]Cryptopolitan
Mon, Jan 19
Dogecoin (DOGE) Red Prints Return, Resistance Could Cap Any Recovery
Dogecoin started a fresh decline below the $0.1320 zone against the US Dollar. DOGE is now consolidating losses and might face hurdles near $0.1350. DOGE price started a fresh decline below the $0.1250 level. The price is trading below the $0.130 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There...NewsBTC
Mon, Jan 19
Stocks, dollar take tariff hit; gold gets safety bid
China economy grows 4.5%, retail soft but industry solidS&P 500, EU futures fall, Nikkei leads Asia lowerDollar slips on yen and Swiss franc, as euro steadies EU leaders consider response to latest Trump tariff threatBy Wayne Cole SYDNEY, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Stock markets slid in Asia on Monda...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
EU scrambles to avert Trump Greenland tariffs, prepares retaliation
EU leaders to discuss options at emergency summit on ThursdayGrowing calls to trigger unused EU 'Anti-Coercion Instrument'93 bln euro tariff package could be reactivatedEU parliament set to suspend work on U.S. trade dealBy Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS, Jan 18 (Reuters) - European Union amb...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
JPMorgan confirms Trump assertion that bank CEO Dimon was not offered Fed chair job
WASHINGTON, Jan 17 (Reuters) - JPMorgan JPM.N CEO Jamie Dimon on Saturday confirmed he was not asked to be Federal Reserve chair, hours after U.S. President Donald Trump disputed a report saying he offered Dimon the role. Earlier this week, the Wall Street Journal reported Trump offered to
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Mon, Jan 19
Trump wants nations to pay $1 billion to stay on his peace board, report says
Jan 17 (Reuters) - The Trump administration wants nations to pay $1 billion to stay on his peace board, Bloomberg News reported on Saturday, citing a draft charter.U.S. President Donald Trump would serve as its inaugural chairman and each member state shall serve a term of no more than three years fReuters
Mon, Jan 19
South Korea to negotiate with the US for favourable chip tariff terms, official says
SEOUL, Jan 18 (Reuters) - South Korea will seek favourable terms for U.S. tariffs on imports of memory chips, a presidential office spokesperson said at a televised briefing on Sunday. The country last year released a joint fact sheet on its trade deal with the U.S. that included terms ensuring SoutReuters
Mon, Jan 19
Eight European nations back Greenland, Denmark in joint statement
OSLO, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Eight European nations in a joint statement on Sunday said they stood in solidarity with the Kingdom of Denmark and the people of Greenland following U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to annex the Arctic island."As members of NATO, we are committed to strengthenin...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
Euro slips to 7-week low after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland
LONDON, Jan 18 (Reuters) - The euro fell slightly in early Asian trade, hitting its lowest in seven weeks, after U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to impose tariffs on imports from some European countries until the U.S. is allowed to buy Greenland. Trump said additional 10% import tariffs would takReuters
Mon, Jan 19
US faces 93 billion-euro EU tariffs if no agreement reached, diplomat says
BERLIN, Jan 18 (Reuters) - A shelved package of EU retaliatory tariffs worth 93 billion euros ($107.68 billion) will come into effect automatically on February 6 if there is no agreement with the U.S. after it threatened to impose tariffs on European allies over Greenland, an EU diplomat told ReuterReuters
Mon, Jan 19
US talks with hardline Venezuelan minister Cabello began months before raid
Communication with Diosdado Cabello has continued after US raidUS warned him not to target oppositionTalks also touched on sanctions, indictment he facesBy Erin Banco, Sarah Kinosian and Matt Spetalnick NEW YORK/MIAMI/WASHINGTON, Jan 17 (Reuters) - Trump administration officials had been in discuReuters
Mon, Jan 19
China economy poised to hit 2025 growth target despite weaker Q4, outlook darkens
China's Q4 GDP growth seen at 4.4%, vs 4.8% in Q32025 growth estimated at 4.9%, largely meeting official targetGDP, Dec activity data due 0200 GMT on Monday2026 outlook clouded by trade tensions, structural risksLeaders pledge to ramp up policy support this yearBy Kevin Yao BEIJING, Jan 19 (R...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
