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NVDA

Nvidia's stock is experiencing a decline due to regulatory pressures in China, including potential restrictions on its H20 chip for energy efficiency concerns. Simultaneously, the U.S. is expanding trade controls on Chinese companies, creating a complex operating environment for the AI chip leader.

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March 26, 2025 | 4:30 pm

WLFI

World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a Trump family crypto project, is launching USD1, a stablecoin backed by US government treasuries and dollar deposits. The announcement has raised significant concerns about potential conflicts of interest, market manipulation, and constitutional violations, with critics highlighting risks of foreign influence and unethical financial practices.

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March 26, 2025 | 3:15 pm

TSLA

Canada has suspended Tesla from future electric vehicle rebate programs as part of an escalating trade dispute. The decision was announced by Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland, signaling potential economic retaliation in response to ongoing trade tensions.

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March 26, 2025 | 3:15 pm

SPY

Multiple Wall Street firms, including Barclays, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, and UBS, have expressed concerns about potential economic impacts from upcoming reciprocal tariffs. Barclays dramatically slashed its S&P 500 year-end price target by over 10%, from 6,600 to 5,900, citing potential earnings and economic activity slowdown. While Trump suggests the tariffs might be more 'flexible' and 'lenient' than initially feared, strategists warn of market volatility and potential negative surprises.

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March 26, 2025 | 3:00 pm

BTCUSD

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a high-level meeting discussing strategic Bitcoin mining and asset tokenization, signaling a potential shift from previous crypto-hostile stance. Key government officials and crypto industry leaders attended, exploring a $3.5 billion Bitcoin mining infrastructure and potential crypto trading legalization.

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March 26, 2025 | 2:30 pm

AAAU

Technical analysis suggests gold markets are maintaining a bullish trend, with potential to reach $3,300. Factors supporting gold include geopolitical uncertainties, weakening US dollar, and investor wealth protection strategies. Analysts recommend buying on dips, with $3,000 level seen as potential support.

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March 26, 2025 | 2:30 pm

EWG

Jim Cramer suggests that while there might be exceptions to the upcoming Trump tariffs in April, Germany's manufacturing and export-driven economy could face significant challenges. The potential tariffs are part of broader trade tensions, with implications for international economic relationships, particularly with China and European nations.

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March 26, 2025 | 2:15 pm

TSLA

Tesla's stock is experiencing downward pressure following Canada's decision to exclude the electric vehicle manufacturer from government rebates, likely as a retaliatory measure related to ongoing trade tensions. The stock is currently testing its 200-day moving average after recently reclaiming this key technical level.

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March 26, 2025 | 2:00 pm

SPY

President Trump suggested upcoming April tariffs might be more 'lenient than reciprocal', potentially alleviating market concerns about aggressive trade policies. The announcement comes amid investor worries about economic impact, with consumer expectations hitting a 12-year low and stock markets experiencing recent volatility.

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March 26, 2025 | 12:00 pm

BTCUSD

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan believes President Trump's executive order establishing a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve removes the final 'existential risk' for Bitcoin. The reserve will initially hold approximately 103,500 BTC from government-seized assets, with potential budget-neutral strategies for future acquisition. Hougan sees this as a strategic move positioning Bitcoin as a potential backup for the U.S. dollar.

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March 26, 2025 | 11:00 am