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Trump Eyes Tariff Rollback - Steel and Aluminum Duties May Be Next

In a twist that has trade watchers scratching their heads, the of the steel and Trump administration is reportedly aluminum tariffs that have considering rolling back some been in place since early 2025.

Tony Wizzie Tony Wizzie 2 min read
Gold China Markets

Chinese Gold Frenzy Triggers Regulatory Crackdown in Shenzhen

The Chinese city of Shenzhen, one of the world’s largest gold retail hubs, issued a stark warning this week against illegal gold trading activities. The crackdown comes after a surge of speculation in

Tony Wizzie Tony Wizzie 2 min read
Canada Banking Osfi

Canada's Top Bank Regulator Says Capital Is in the 'Goldilocks Zone'

Canada’s top bank regulator is pushing back against criticisms that the country’s biggest lenders face onerous capital burdens, arguing that current regulations are in a “Goldilocks zone” - not too hot, not too

Tony Wizzie Tony Wizzie 2 min read
Markets Cpi Federal reserve

CPI Comes in Hot... Wait, Cold - Inflation Drops to 2.4% as Fed Rate Cut Odds Rise

The January Consumer Price Index (CPI) report dropped this morning, and it was exactly what the market wanted to see. Inflation cooled more than expected, sending stocks wavering but ultimately steady as traders

Tony Wizzie Tony Wizzie 2 min read
News Energy Ai

Energy Stocks Lead the Market Higher as AI Fears Shake Tech

The energy sector is having a moment in 2026. While tech investors worry about artificial intelligence disrupting their favorite companies, energy stocks have emerged as the unexpected leader in the S&P 500 this

Tony Wizzie Tony Wizzie 2 min read
Markets Cpi Federal reserve

Friday's CPI Report Could Shake Markets - What Investors Need to Know

The January Consumer Price Index (CPI) report is set to drop this Friday, and Wall Street is bracing for impact. After a relatively calm start to 2026, markets are positioning for potential volatility

Tony Wizzie Tony Wizzie 2 min read
News Stock market Finance

The top 3 most affected travel stocks and how to strategically buy in

The commonly heard adage is that “riches are made in recessions”. With stock prices of highly affected companies dropping over 80%, is it a good time to buy in?

Thomas Foxly Thomas Foxly 4 min read
News Finance

A review of Robinhood amidst a technical crash

When the stock market crashes, so does Robinhood. In the past two weeks, the little trading platform Robinhood, reportedly crashed three separate times on three separate days.

Thomas Foxly Thomas Foxly 4 min read
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How I created this blog for free forever and how you can too

Almost all blog options out there, no matter how cheap, will cost you between $3-$100 to host per month. As a finance blog, I’ll guide you step by step on how you can

Thomas Foxly Thomas Foxly 4 min read
News Stock market Finance

Your options during the 2020 stock market crash

What do I do? You constantly look at your portfolio and all you see is red. That’s the reality of the past two weeks with the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak causing not just widespread

Thomas Foxly Thomas Foxly 2 min read
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