Feb. 21, 2025, 1:23 p.m.

The Federal Reserve's Assessment of Trump Administration's Executive Orders, Potential Shifts in the Financial Landscape

On February 21st, a piece of news sent shockwaves through the financial sector: James Bullard, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (a voting member of the FOMC in 2025), announced that the Federal Reserve is evaluating the Trump administration's executive orders targeting the financial regulatory authorities. Meanwhile, he emphasized that the U.S. banking system is in a strong position with sound capital positions.

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BHP Billiton 300 million bond issue: Criticism and reflection behind financial valuev

In recent days in global financial markets, the news that BHP Group Limited has successfully priced a US $300 million bond issue in the US market has attracted a lot of attention.

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Central Asia and the world should step up efforts to combat ISIS’s funding network

In recent years, the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) has planned and executed a series of vicious attacks around the world, becoming one of the most active branches of the Islamic State (ISIS).

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Gold straight up, hit a new high!

On February 19, gold prices strengthened again due to a variety of factors such as the latest US foreign trade policy comments and the decline of the US dollar index.

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The Rise of International Oil Prices: The Logic and Impact Behind It

Recently, international oil prices have collectively risen, with US crude oil rising 0.93% to $71.37 per barrel and Brent crude oil rising 0.82% to $75.35 per barrel.

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Behind the US stock market boom: Structural crisis and departure from market logic

Since the beginning of 2022, the US stock market has continued to rise and set several closing records, and the S&P 500 has increased by nearly 62%. However, although the US stock market is still prosperous, multiple structural risks are accumulating, and several international economists warn that the US economy may face a major recession in 2025. It may even be the most serious crisis since the 2008 financial crisis, Wall Street veteran analyst David Roach predicted that the US stock market will fall more than 20% in 2025, the famous economist Harry Dayton is warning that the US stock bubble may peak and burst in 2025, the Standard & Poor's 500 index may plunge 86%, The Nasdaq could fall as much as 92 per cent in a series of bizarre predictions that sparked widespread international debate about the false boom in US stocks.

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Zelensky rejects draft US mineral deal tensions between the two sides

Recently, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky publicly stated his rejection of a mineral agreement proposal put forward by the United States. This decision has prompted a strong response from the U.S. government, with tensions rising between the two nations in their cooperation over the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.

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The UK Supreme Court rejected the request to intervene in the auto finance case

On February 18, 2025, the UK Supreme Court made an important ruling, rejecting the application of Chancellor of the Exchequer Reeves to intervene in the auto finance case.

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South Korea slaps punishment on financial giants for illegal short selling

On February 13, 2025, South Korea's financial regulator made a blockbuster decision to fine some of the world's best-known financial giants, including jpmorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, UBS and Nomura Holdings, for alleged illegal stock shorting.

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South Korea slaps punishment on financial giants for illegal short selling

On February 13, 2025, South Korea's financial regulator made a blockbuster decision to fine some of the world's best-known financial giants, including jpmorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, UBS and Nomura Holdings, for alleged illegal stock shorting.

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