Author: Pritam Barman

Trump tariffs are once again at the center of the U.S. economic debate, as President Donald Trump highlights ambitious plans for tariff revenue while facing slowing collections, legal uncertainty, and growing strain in global trade relationships. What began as a cornerstone of Trump’s trade policy has evolved into a complex mix of political messaging, economic consequences, and unresolved legal risks that could shape the months ahead. At a recent rally in Pennsylvania, Trump underscored his long-standing enthusiasm for tariffs, telling supporters he “loves” the word more than any other in the dictionary. That enthusiasm, however, is now being tested by…

Stock market today action was cautious on Tuesday as Wall Street weighed a mixed November jobs report that showed stronger‑than‑expected hiring alongside a rise in the unemployment rate to its highest level since 2021. US stock futures wobbled in early trade, reflecting investors’ struggle to interpret data that pointed in two directions at once: the economy added more jobs than forecast, but more people were counted as unemployed, and October’s figures were revised sharply lower. The backdrop kept the stock market today focused squarely on the labor outlook, the path of Federal Reserve policy in 2026 and the next key…

Money20/20 USA 2025 showed how quickly fintech is changing — and how much can be learned in under a minute. At the festival’s “60 Seconds” segment, attendees were asked what stood out most from the sessions. Their answers turned into a snapshot of an industry moving fast, testing bold ideas and rethinking long‑held assumptions in real time. From deep‑embedded AI to programmable money, from “good friction” in payments to a headline‑grabbing note about J.P. Morgan and Bitcoin, Money20/20 USA 2025 highlighted both the scale of experimentation and the need for responsibility as finance becomes more automated and invisible. Money20/20 USA…

Jobs and inflation data will dominate market sentiment this week as investors look for clues on how stocks could finish the year and what lies ahead for 2026. US stocks edged higher to start the week, with traders zeroing in on a packed slate of economic releases and Federal Reserve commentary. The delayed November employment figures and fresh inflation numbers are at the center of that focus, with both seen as key inputs for the Fed’s next moves on interest rates and for broader risk appetite. Major indexes were volatile as Monday trading began, briefly gaining before giving back some…

Chase 5% bonus categories are set for the first quarter of 2026, and they bring a mix of everyday spending, travel and charitable giving for eligible cardholders. From Jan. 1 through March 31, 2026, customers with the Chase Freedom Flex® and legacy Chase Freedom® cards can earn elevated cash back on dining, Norwegian Cruise Line purchases and donations to the American Heart Association. The new lineup arrives as cardholders prepare their budgets and rewards strategies for the new year. The Chase 5% bonus categories continue to use the familiar rotating model: quarterly bonuses on up to $1,500 in combined spending…

The Warner Bros. Curse is back at the center of Hollywood, as Netflix and Paramount wage a high‑stakes fight to buy the iconic studio. For decades, Warner Bros. has been at the heart of headline‑grabbing mergers and breakups. Again and again, grand promises of “transformative” deals have ended in write‑downs, culture clashes and embarrassed executives. The pattern is so persistent that some now talk about a Warner Bros. Curse — a corporate cautionary tale about how hard it is to make mergers and acquisitions actually work. Economists have long warned that most corporate marriages fail. One influential Harvard Business Review…

Crypto market pullback pressure intensified as major tokens extended losses in step with weaker stock markets and rising macro anxiety. Bitcoin slipped another 4% to about $86,100, while ether dropped 6.7% to below $3,000. The broader CoinDesk 20 Index also moved lower, with every component in the red. Thin liquidity and concerns around the outlook for U.S. jobs and a potential AI bubble weighed on risk appetite, leaving digital assets struggling to find support. At the same time, some technical gauges are flashing oversold signals in parts of the altcoin universe, hinting at the possibility of a short‑term bounce even…

Bitcoin U.S. session curse is becoming one of the most talked‑about patterns in the crypto market. While much of the world sleeps, Bitcoin has been holding confidently near the $90,000 mark. But as soon as U.S. markets open, the mood changes. On Monday, that shift was on full display: Bitcoin slid to about $86,000 during morning U.S. trading, and stocks tied to crypto companies and miners fell even more sharply. This striking contrast between strong nights and weak days has earned a nickname: “The U.S. Trading Session Curse.” For traders and investors trying to understand where Bitcoin might head next,…

Bank of Japan meeting risk is moving onto the radar of Bitcoin traders as attention turns toward December 19 in Tokyo.While much of the crypto market is focused on U.S. regulation headlines and “Trump news,” one analyst is flagging Japan as a potential source of sudden volatility for digital assets. The concern centers on a familiar pattern: when Japan raises interest rates, global liquidity tightens, and high‑risk assets like Bitcoin have previously sold off sharply. With Bitcoin recently trading around $87,003.51, down 3.11%, some see the upcoming policy decision as a quietly building test for the current crypto cycle. According…

The stock market today opened the final full week of 2025 on shaky ground, as investors tried to move past a bruising stretch of selling and turned their focus to a wave of delayed economic data that could reset expectations for interest-rate cuts in 2026. By mid-morning Monday, the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average had slipped below the flat line after early gains, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite extended recent losses. The cautious tone reflected unease over stretched artificial-intelligence bets, political uncertainty surrounding the Federal Reserve, and a fresh corporate shock from iRobot’s bankruptcy filing. Major Indexes Slip As Cautious Trading Returns The tone for the stock…