Tariffs will be at the center of the market action in the week ahead as Trump's latest announcements have sent stocks reeling.
Saudi Arabia cuts May oil prices to Asia close to four-year low after OPEC+ supply boost
Saudi Arabia, the world's top oil exporter, on Sunday slashed its prices for Asian buyers to close to their lowest level in four years, adding to speculation it is seeking to regain market share as part of OPEC+'s strategy to speed up oil output hikes. State oil company Saudi Aramco cut the May official selling price (OSP) for flagship Arab Light crude by $2.30 to $1.20 a barrel above the average of Oman and Dubai prices, a pricing document from the producer showed. The drop marks the biggest decline in more than two years and is the second consecutive month Aramco has lowered its prices, Reuters' record of Saudi OSPs showed.
How Might New Tariffs Affect Bitcoin?
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) fell by 5.4% on April 3 as the Trump administration's newly announced tariff policies were digested by the market. Now, with economic uncertainty sky-high and investors looking for havens from the turmoil, it's an open question whether the tariffs might deal severe harm to the cryptocurrency sector -- or if crypto might just end up getting dragged down along with everything else. The first thing that investors need to realize -- if they don't already -- is that Bitcoin is not something that's commonly used as a medium for processing international trade payments.
Mideast Stocks, Aramco Sink on Twin Threat From Tariffs, Oil
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Flatbed market benefits from tariff uncertainty
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Trump tariffs could help clear the way for bigger tax cuts as Congress eyes a potential revenue windfall — and a shrinking economy
Economists at Citi Research said in a note on Thursday that the aggressive tariffs "may now become a justification for larger tax cuts."
SEC Staff to Reassess Biden-Era Crypto Guidance Amid Regulatory Shakeup
This review is part of efforts to ease regulatory pressure on the digital assets sector and may lead to new regulatory frameworks.
Warren Buffett keeps taking investors to school as stock meltdown reveals the uncanny wisdom of his recent moves
His decision last year to shed most of Berkshire Hathaway's Apple stock now looks especially well timed.