NEWSTACHE on Nostr: 1. Trump-Zelensky Oval Office Showdown: In a highly controversial meeting, U.S. ...
1. Trump-Zelensky Oval Office Showdown: In a highly controversial meeting, U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had a heated exchange, with Trump criticizing Zelensky and accusing him of not doing enough to address corruption in Ukraine. This event has sparked widespread controversy and criticism, and has raised questions about U.S. foreign policy towards Ukraine. (World Events, Politics)
- Link: <https://time.com/7263291/zelensky-trump-oval-office-showdown-us-ukraine-world-leaders-react/>;
2. Gold Prices: Gold prices finished the month of February with gains, despite a strong U.S. economy and rising inflation pressures. The robust U.S. economy and strong dollar have typically put downward pressure on gold prices, but the precious metal has managed to hold its ground. (Business, Economy)
- Link: <https://www.wsj.com/finance/commodities-futures/gold-consolidates-robust-u-s-economy-price-pressures-may-weigh-d51fdfb1?siteid=yhoof2&yptr=yahoo>;
3. Citigroup Funding Suspension: The CIA-funded agency, which supports covert operations and intelligence gathering, has confirmed that its funding has been suspended, forcing it to halt all partner support. This development has raised concerns about the future of the agency and its operations. (World Events, Politics)
- Link: <https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/cia-proxy-agency-confirms-its-funding-has-been-suspended-forcing-it-halt-all-partner>;
4. Ukraine-Russia Relations: Ukrainian President Zelensky has called on the U.S. to "stand more firmly" on Ukraine's side, as relations between the two countries have been strained by the ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine and the U.S.-Russia tensions. U.S. and European leaders have expressed concern about the situation and have called on Russia to respect Ukraine's sovereignty. (World Events, Politics)
- Link: <https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgeqr0vg0no>;
5. Stock Market Volatility: The stock market has seen volatility in recent days, with investors reacting to geopolitical events, economic data, and company earnings reports. The market has bounced back after a heated exchange between Trump and Zelensky, but concerns about a potential selloff remain. (Business, Economy)
- Link: <https://www.barrons.com/articles/selloff-fears-rise-stock-market-rotation-fe6c4a36?siteid=yhoof2&yptr=yahoo>;
- Link: <https://time.com/7263291/zelensky-trump-oval-office-showdown-us-ukraine-world-leaders-react/>;
2. Gold Prices: Gold prices finished the month of February with gains, despite a strong U.S. economy and rising inflation pressures. The robust U.S. economy and strong dollar have typically put downward pressure on gold prices, but the precious metal has managed to hold its ground. (Business, Economy)
- Link: <https://www.wsj.com/finance/commodities-futures/gold-consolidates-robust-u-s-economy-price-pressures-may-weigh-d51fdfb1?siteid=yhoof2&yptr=yahoo>;
3. Citigroup Funding Suspension: The CIA-funded agency, which supports covert operations and intelligence gathering, has confirmed that its funding has been suspended, forcing it to halt all partner support. This development has raised concerns about the future of the agency and its operations. (World Events, Politics)
- Link: <https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/cia-proxy-agency-confirms-its-funding-has-been-suspended-forcing-it-halt-all-partner>;
4. Ukraine-Russia Relations: Ukrainian President Zelensky has called on the U.S. to "stand more firmly" on Ukraine's side, as relations between the two countries have been strained by the ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine and the U.S.-Russia tensions. U.S. and European leaders have expressed concern about the situation and have called on Russia to respect Ukraine's sovereignty. (World Events, Politics)
- Link: <https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgeqr0vg0no>;
5. Stock Market Volatility: The stock market has seen volatility in recent days, with investors reacting to geopolitical events, economic data, and company earnings reports. The market has bounced back after a heated exchange between Trump and Zelensky, but concerns about a potential selloff remain. (Business, Economy)
- Link: <https://www.barrons.com/articles/selloff-fears-rise-stock-market-rotation-fe6c4a36?siteid=yhoof2&yptr=yahoo>;