Trump pardons Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao, marking major crypto clemency move

President Donald Trump pardons Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao in major cryptocurrency clemency announcement at the White House.

WASHINGTON (TECHY QUANTUM) — US President Donald Trump has granted a full pardon to Changpeng Zhao, the billionaire chief executive and founder of Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, the White House confirmed Thursday. The announcement marks one of the most consequential acts of clemency under Trump’s current administration and underscores his pivot toward a … Read more

Oil prices surge nearly 5% as Russia oil sanctions tighten under new US measures

Oil pumps operating at sunset in a vast field, symbolizing global energy markets impacted by Russia oil sanctions.

LONDON, ( TECHY QUANTUM) ~ Oil prices rose sharply Thursday after the United States announced new Russia oil sanctions, targeting major producers Rosneft and Lukoil in an effort to curb Moscow’s energy revenue amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.  The move, part of a coordinated Western campaign, sent global crude benchmarks higher and prompted Asian … Read more

Gold market rises as geopolitical risks and trade tensions fuel safe haven demand

Gold market rises as investors turn to safe haven assets amid geopolitical risks and trade tensions

The gold market advanced on Thursday, supported by rising geopolitical tensions and trade concerns that have strengthened the metal’s appeal as a safe haven asset.  Spot gold climbed 0.6 percent to $4,119.54 per ounce as of 0720 GMT, rebounding from a near two week low in the previous session. US gold futures for December delivery … Read more

US National Debt Surpasses $38 Trillion Amid Shutdown, Marking Fastest Rise in History

The U.S. Capitol building against the American flag background with fluctuating financial charts representing the rising US national debt crisis

WASHINGTON (TECHY QUANTUM) — The United States government’s gross national debt has climbed beyond $38 trillion, marking a historic milestone and the fastest trillion dollar increase ever recorded outside of the pandemic era.  The figure, published in the Treasury Department’s latest report this week, comes just two months after the national debt reached $37 trillion … Read more

China Germany trade shifts as Beijing overtakes US amid tariff tensions

A large cargo ship docked at a German port with cranes and shipping containers, featuring a Chinese flag in the foreground symbolizing the shift in China Germany trade.

BERLIN (TECHY QUANTUM) — China has overtaken the United States as Germany’s top trading partner in the first eight months of 2025, reversing last year’s trend as renewed US tariffs and weaker export demand hit Europe’s largest economy, preliminary data from the Federal Statistical Office showed. Trade between Germany and China reached 163.4 billion euros … Read more

Gold Price Crash Marks Steepest One Day Fall in Five Years as Dollar Strengthens

Gold prices crash amid rising dollar and investor profit-taking after record highs.

Gold experienced a dramatic price crash on Tuesday, posting its sharpest one day decline in five years as a stronger dollar and profit taking by investors halted the yellow metal’s record breaking rally.  Spot gold dropped 5.5 percent to $4,115.83 per ounce by mid morning in New York, while US gold futures for December delivery … Read more

Asian bonds face biggest outflows since 2022 as Indonesia turmoil rattles investors

Stacks of Indonesian rupiah banknotes beside financial charts and a fountain pen representing Asian bonds outflows and market analysis.

Foreign investors withdrew sharply from Asian bond , marking the largest outflow in more than two years.  The selloff, led by Indonesia, reflected deepening fiscal and political concerns across the region and growing unease about slowing global demand. Data from regional authorities showed that overseas investors offloaded a net $5.48 billion worth of bonds from … Read more

Trump’s $3 Billion Critical Minerals Deal With Australia Aims to Counter China’s Dominance

U.S. President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister during discussions on the new $3 billion critical minerals partnership between the United States and Australia.

WASHINGTON — A new US & Australia agreement on critical minerals backed by President Donald Trump is being hailed as a significant boost for Western mining ambitions, but analysts warn that it will take years to loosen China’s stranglehold over the global rare earth supply chain. Announced Monday, the deal commits $3 billion in joint … Read more

China new home prices fall at fastest pace in nearly a year as property slump deepens

Aerial view of residential apartment buildings in a major Chinese city showing dense high-rises and housing blocks, symbolizing China’s new home prices decline amid the property market slump.

BEIJING ~ China’s new home prices dropped at their sharpest pace in almost a year in September, heightening concerns over the country’s prolonged property downturn and its broader economic impact.  Official figures released Monday showed a 0.4 percent month on month fall the steepest decline in 11 months following a 0.3 percent drop in August.  … Read more