Here is What Happened in the USA Over the Weekend: From Trump’s Pro-Crypto Push to Market Surprises

Here is What Happened in the USA Over the Weekend:Over the weekend, the U.S. witnessed a wave of historic developments—from President Trump’s sweeping pro-crypto executive orders opening the $12.5 trillion 401(k) market to digital assets, ending “debanking” practices, and the SEC settling its legal battle with Ripple, to Ethereum surpassing $4,300 and Harvard investing $116.7M …

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U.S. Treasury Volatility Index Falls to Lowest Level Since January 2022 — Signaling ‘No Fear’ in the Market

The U.S. Treasury MOVE Index has plunged to 79.20, its lowest level since January 2022, signaling unprecedented calm in the bond market. This drop in volatility reflects investor confidence in Federal Reserve policy stability, easing inflation concerns, and a resilient U.S. economy, but history warns that such tranquility can precede sharp market shifts. U.S. Treasury …

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US Corporate Insiders Are Dumping Shares as S&P 500 Trades Near To All-Time Highs

US Corporate Insiders Are Dumping Shares:US corporate insiders are offloading shares at one of the most aggressive paces in recent years, with billions of dollars in stock sold over the past 60 days even as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit fresh record highs. This massive wave of selling, far outweighing insider buying, raises serious …

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NVIDIA Overtakes Apple to Set Historic Record in S&P 500 Weighting

NVIDIA has made history by becoming the largest stock in the S&P 500 with an unprecedented 8% weighting as of August 10, 2025, surpassing Apple’s 2023 record. This milestone marks the highest concentration of any single stock in the index since records began in 1981, driven by NVIDIA’s dominance in AI and semiconductor markets. The …

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Trump-Putin-Zelenskyy Meeting on the Horizon as Global Crises Intensify

Trump-Putin-Zelenskyy Meeting:After a high-stakes meeting between Vladimir Putin and Middle East Ambassador Steve Witkoff, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio revealed President Donald Trump may soon meet Putin — possibly alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy — to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. Political commentator Hugh Hewitt weighed in on the risks and opportunities of …

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Bond Market May Push Back on Less Fed Independence, Says VantageRock’s Avery Sheffield

VantageRock’s Avery Sheffield warns that the bond market could play a decisive role if President Trump appoints a less independent Federal Reserve Chair. She highlights economic slowdown signals, market vulnerability, and urges investors to focus on valuations and adopt a selective defensive strategy amid high risk appetite and tariff-driven inflation concerns. Bond Market May Push …

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Trump Seeks Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire, Eyes Taiwan Strategy, and Pushes Arab Role in Gaza Governance

Trump Seeks Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire:The geopolitical landscape in 2025 is marked by overlapping crises and shifting alliances. The Russia-Ukraine war has dragged on for over three years, testing international resolve and reshaping European security dynamics. In Asia, Taiwan faces mounting pressure from China, not only militarily but also through potential economic blockades targeting its energy and …

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China Comments on Gaza, Modi’s Upcoming China Visit, and Trump’s Tariff Threats

China strongly criticizes Israel’s plan to seize Gaza City, confirms Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s participation in the largest-ever SCO Tianjin Summit, firmly rejects Donald Trump’s threat of secondary tariffs over Russian oil purchases, highlights urgent need for a Gaza ceasefire and humanitarian relief, supports Indonesia’s aid initiative for wounded Gaza residents, and addresses reports of …

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JLR (Jaguar Land Rover) Q1 FY26 Results: Revenue Hit by US Tariffs, Profit Down 49% YoY

JLR reported Q1 FY26 revenue of £6.6 billion, down 9.2% YoY, as US tariffs and legacy Jaguar wind-down hit sales. Profit before tax fell 49.4% to £351 million, with EBIT margin at 4%. CEO Adrian Mardell remains optimistic as new UK-US and EU-US trade deals are set to ease tariff pressures, while the company advances …

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Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova Details Civilian Casualties and Western Involvement in Ukraine Conflict

Russian Foreign Ministry’s Maria Zakharova accused the Kiev regime of escalating attacks on Russian civilians, reporting 18 deaths and 127 injuries in a week. She detailed drone and shelling strikes across multiple regions, condemned Western arms supplies to Ukraine, alleged mass desertions, corruption in mobilization, and the destruction of Soviet memorials. Zakharova said these actions …

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