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In the market, Euro and pound soar,
As their rivals seem to explore,
'Bout the "Trumpcession" scare,
Dollar's weakened, beware,
Forex traders all watch the scoreboard.
#GuardianLimerick #Euro #Dollar #Currencies #Business #Europe #Economics
theguardian.com/business/2025/…
European markets rise and euro gains against dollar amid ‘Trumpcession’ fears
US currency has lost all the gains it enjoyed since Trump won election as global shares are sold offJulia Kollewe (The Guardian)
European markets are on the climb,
As the euro's gaining prime time,
Amid 'Trumpcession' concern,
Investors start to learn,
The ups and downs of the market's chime.
#GuardianLimerick #Euro #Dollar #Currencies #Business #Europe #Economics
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European markets rise and euro gains against dollar amid ‘Trumpcession’ fears
US currency has lost all the gains it enjoyed since Trump won election as global shares are sold offJulia Kollewe (The Guardian)
‘Impossible trinity’ conundrum has caused a cash crunch in Asia
Countries can’t simultaneously control their currencies, independently set interest rates and allow capital to move freely across borders — something will break or give way.Marcus Wong (The Japan Times)
Donald Trump boosts crypto with new Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
President Trump establishes Bitcoin Reserve — here's what it meansPresident Trump signed an executive order establishing a reserve of bitcoin the government already owns.BYTESEU (Bytes Europe)
In Europe, the markets rejoice,
As Germany lifts the 'debt brake' voice,
Defence spending will rise,
To everyone's surprise,
Investors cheer, it's their choice!
#GuardianLimerick #Germany #Euro #Eurozone #Bonds #Politics #Europe #Economics #Currencies #Business
theguardian.com/politics/2025/…
European markets soar as Germany lifts ‘debt brake’ to raise defence spending
Berlin’s ‘big bazooka’ move sends industrial stocks surging but fiscal sea change also hikes borrowing costsRichard Partington (The Guardian)
European markets soar as Germany lifts ‘debt brake’ to raise defence spending
Berlin’s ‘big bazooka’ move sends industrial stocks surging but fiscal sea change also hikes borrowing costsRichard Partington (The Guardian)
European stocks soared with cheer,
As Germany's move was clear,
Lifting the debt brake high,
Defense spending will fly,
Markets rise, free from fear.
#GuardianLimerick #Germany #Euro #Eurozone #Bonds #Politics #Europe #Economics #Currencies #Business
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European markets soar as Germany lifts ‘debt brake’ to raise defence spending
Berlin’s ‘big bazooka’ move sends industrial stocks surging but fiscal sea change also hikes borrowing costsRichard Partington (The Guardian)
Trump, claiming Japan guiding yen lower, hints at fresh tariffs
The U.S. president said that if Tokyo tries to weaken its currency and put the United States 'at a very unfair disadvantage,' he could unleash more measures.The Japan Times
Trump says Canada, Mexico tariffs to take effect on Tuesday; stocks tumble
CEOs and economists say the action would deal a serious setback to the highly integrated North American economy.David Lawder (The Japan Times)
#Markets tumble over #TrumpTariffs, world leaders brace for his next moves
Global #StockMarkets & #currencies tumbled over concerns that the #tariffs would trigger an economically damaging #tradewar. Futures for #WallStreet's S&P 500 fell >1.7% BEFORE the opening bell, on the heels of the year's biggest daily losses….
Sun after returning from his Mar-a-Lago estate, #Trump indicated that the 27-nation #EU would be next in the firing line….
Crypto carnage signals bigger trouble ahead
A full-blown crypto meltdown is unfolding as markets spiral into risk-off mode, with virtually every coin getting torched—some plunging nearly 20%.BYTESEU (Bytes Europe)
Japan to closely monitor impact on yen of Trump tariffs, Kato says
Kato spoke as the world braces for first salvo in Trump's tariff war, with general levies of 25% on Canada and Mexico and 10% on China.Yoshiaki Nohara (The Japan Times)
On the new euro notes they did vie\
Beethoven and Curie reached for the sky\
Their brilliance did shine\
Like birds in a line\
Immortalized with cash, oh how high!
#GuardianLimerick #Euro #Currencies #Europe #Business #Culture
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Beethoven and Marie Curie compete with birds to appear on new euro notes
European Central Bank picks two themes for redesign submissions – ‘iconic personalities’ or rivers and birdsSenay Boztas (The Guardian)
Spain Extends Restrictions on Foreign Takeovers Until 2026
(Bloomberg) -- Spain has approved an extension of the powers that allow the government to block foreign investors from taking strategic companies over.The cabinet agreed to extend the measure until Dec. 31, 2026, the government said in a statement.BYTESEU (Bytes Europe)
Global markets sway as Trump signals Mexico and Canada tariffs
US dollar hits five-year highs against Canadian currency as Japan’s Nikkei index swings between losses and gainsJulia Kollewe (The Guardian)
Hong Kong-dollar peg makes less sense than ever
It’s increasingly clear that the currency regime, which inevitably ties the city’s lending rates to those of the U.S., is outdated and needs a revamp.Shuli Ren (The Japan Times)
Japan sees G7 role increasing in divided world
'There are not many countries like Japan that can speak with the U.S. on equal terms,' said top financial diplomat Atsushi Mimura.The Japan Times
Why the euro is closing in on parity with the U.S. dollar again
Hitting parity is psychologically significant for investors and policymakers and could spur a period of volatility for the euro.Alice Atkins (The Japan Times)
Trump demands ‘commitment’ from BRICS nations on using dollar
Backlash against the dollar’s dominance gained traction in 2022 when the U.S. led efforts to impose economic sanctions on Russia.The Japan Times
Winter is coming for the euro in more ways than one
The European Central Bank has signaled the need for coordinated fiscal and monetary efforts, with expectations for rate cuts amid rising inflation.Marcus Ashworth (The Japan Times)
Yen breaches key ¥150 level as Tokyo inflation fuels BOJ bets
The swaps market is now factoring in a 63% chance of a BOJ rate hike in December, twice the odds at the start of the month.Mia Glass (The Japan Times)
Japan's local digital currencies increasingly exploited by fraudsters
The fraudsters are believed to be targeting such currencies for the rewards that come with purchasing or making payments in the currencies.The Japan Times
Yen takes a hit and Tokyo stocks jump as dovish opposition gains seats
Analysts said that the pace of interest rate increases could be slowed if opposition parties get more say in policymaking.Kazuaki Nagata (The Japan Times)