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Trump Escalates Trade War Talk With 50% Tariff Proposal on EU
Donald Trump has ignited a fresh wave of trade tensions with the European Union, recommending a sweeping 50% tariff on all EU imports beginning June 1. The move, announced via the US President’s social media platform Truth Social, follows mounting frustration over stalled negotiations and signals a hardline stance on international trade. Trump framed the…
Hard Drug Allegations Against Musk and What Does Price Action Hints | Forexlive
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No Change in Japanese Central Bank Interest Rate… Again – Currency Thoughts
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Trump floats one-year 10% credit-card rate cap, offers zero enforcement detail, just talk | investingLive
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FCA Secures Conviction in £1.3 Million Ponzi Scheme
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced Friday that it has secured the conviction of Daniel Pugh, 35, of Devon, for orchestrating a £1.3 million Ponzi scheme. Pugh was found guilty at Southwark Crown Court of one count of conspiracy to defraud. He had earlier pleaded guilty to carrying out unauthorised regulated activity and breaching sections…
