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Markets Slide as Trump Tariffs Roil Trade; Gold Hits Record High

Global markets plunged on Monday as Trump’s tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China rattled investors, fueling fears of a trade war. A last-minute pause on Mexico’s tariffs helped limit losses, while gold hit a record high and U.S. factory activity returned to growth.

Blue Origin achieves milestone with successful New Glenn launch

Blue Origin successfully launched its New Glenn rocket early Thursday, marking a key milestone in the satellite launch industry. The rocket, featuring a reusable first stage, lifted off from Cape Canaveral, positioning Blue Origin as a competitor to SpaceX in commercial space exploration.

Currency markets on edge amid political turmoil, eye US jobs report

Major currencies remained jittery on Friday as markets considered the impact of a politically turbulent week that saw the collapse of France's government and the brief imposition of martial law in South Korea.

Bitcoin breaches $94,000 for the first time

Oil Prices Surge Amid Sverdrup Outage and Ukraine Conflict Tensions

Oil prices rose as Norway's Johan Sverdrup oilfield halted output due to a power outage, while escalating tensions in the Russia-Ukraine conflict added further pressure on global markets.

Oil heads for weekly loss as Chinese demand continues to underperform

Oil prices fell on Friday on signs demand in China, the world's biggest crude importer, continues to underperform amid its uneven economic recovery.

Turkish central bank holds rate at 50%, warns on inflation