South Africa Eyes ECB Repo Lines as Inflation Eases and Rate Cuts Loom 
South Korea’s Weak Won Struggles as Retail Investors Pour Money Into U.S. Stocks 
Vietnam’s Trade Surplus With US Jumps as Exports Surge and China Imports Hit Record 
Thailand Inflation Remains Negative for 10th Straight Month in January 
U.S. Stock Futures Slide as Tech Rout Deepens on Amazon Capex Shock 
Fed Governor Lisa Cook Warns Inflation Risks Remain as Rates Stay Steady 
Asian Stocks Slip as Tech Rout Deepens, Japan Steadies Ahead of Election 
Gold Prices Slide Below $5,000 as Strong Dollar and Central Bank Outlook Weigh on Metals 
Silver Prices Plunge in Asian Trade as Dollar Strength Triggers Fresh Precious Metals Sell-Off 
RBI Holds Repo Rate at 5.25% as India’s Growth Outlook Strengthens After U.S. Trade Deal 
Russian Stocks End Mixed as MOEX Index Closes Flat Amid Commodity Strength 
Trump Signs Executive Order Threatening 25% Tariffs on Countries Trading With Iran 
Global Markets Slide as AI, Crypto, and Precious Metals Face Heightened Volatility 
Singapore Budget 2026 Set for Fiscal Prudence as Growth Remains Resilient 
Dollar Near Two-Week High as Stock Rout, AI Concerns and Global Events Drive Market Volatility 
U.S.-India Trade Framework Signals Major Shift in Tariffs, Energy, and Supply Chains 
Bank of Japan Signals Readiness for Near-Term Rate Hike as Inflation Nears Target 
Harris Calls Out Trump’s Threats to Democracy
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris sharply criticized Donald Trump’s alarming rhetoric regarding "the enemy within" the United States during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. In a bid to highlight the dangers posed by her Republican opponent, Harris played a clip of Trump describing domestic dissenters as more perilous than foreign adversaries like Russia.
Harris, the U.S. Vice President, underscored her concerns about Trump’s mental stability, stating, "A second Trump term would be a huge risk for America and dangerous. Donald Trump is increasingly unstable and unhinged." She accused him of categorizing anyone who disagrees with him as an enemy.
In recent speeches, Trump has hinted at deploying the military against U.S. citizens, stating, "We have some very bad people… radical left lunatics." However, he lacks the authority to order military action on Election Day, as he is no longer president.
Targeting Black Voters with New Policies
Amid concerns over dwindling support from Black voters, Harris unveiled new policy proposals during her Pennsylvania visit. These initiatives include forgivable small business loans of up to $20,000 for entrepreneurs in underserved communities and plans to legalize recreational marijuana, aiming to increase opportunities for Black entrepreneurs.
A September NAACP poll revealed that over 25% of young Black men would support Trump, highlighting the need for Harris to strengthen her appeal within this demographic. The Vice President’s campaign is working to mobilize Black voters, who overwhelmingly supported President Joe Biden in 2020.
If elected, Harris would make history as the second Black president and the first Black woman in office. Her recent proposals aim to address health disparities and enhance access to the cryptocurrency industry for Black Americans, reflecting her commitment to uplifting minority communities.
As she prepares for a critical interview with Charlamagne tha God, Harris seeks to consolidate her support among young Black voters during the final stretch of the campaign.
