Warren Takunda

1 month ago | fastbull.com | Diana Wallace |Warren Takunda

Ethereum surged by 28.9% from $1,939 to over $2,400 Friday morning, on the heels of the Pectra upgrade—which core developers called the “most ambitious upgrade” the network has ever implemented. The second-largest cryptocurrency is currently trading at $2,339, up 20.4% on the day, per data from CoinGecko. On Wednesday, Ethereum successfully rolled out its Pectra upgrade.

1 month ago | fastbull.com | Warren Takunda |Fiona Harper

On Monday, Germany’s DAX rose 0.39 percent while Italy’s FTSE MIB traded largely flat and France’s CAC 40 fell 0.55 percent. The mixed opening illustrates how localized corporate developments can drive individual indices even as broader macro factors create a more muted overall trend.

Mar 27, 2025 | fastbull.com | Warren Takunda |Christopher Hayes |Edward Lawson

UK bonds retreated on Thursday, erasing the gains made after Wednesday’s announcement of a smaller-than-expected debt plan. Investors quickly shifted their focus to the nation’s precarious fiscal position and the broader risks of rising global borrowing costs.

Mar 27, 2025 | fastbull.com | Warren Takunda |George Anderson

The Pound recovered against the Euro and Dollar after U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters that next week he would impose a 25% import tariff on all vehicle imports. The tariff would also apply to all vehicle components, leaving little scope for carve-outs. Trump said these tariffs were non-negotiable. The developments come ahead of the April 02 "Liberation Day" tariff announcements, which are anticipated to be the most severe of the President's two terms in office.

Mar 27, 2025 | fastbull.com | Warren Takunda |George Anderson

Gold prices rose on Thursday as U.S. auto tariffs ratcheted up global trade tensions ahead of an April 2 deadline for reciprocal tariffs from the world's largest economy. Spot gold was up 0.3% at $3,028.65 an ounce, as of 0650 GMT. U.S. gold futures gained 0.5% to $3,036.10. U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled a 25% tariff on imported cars and light trucks starting next week, widening the global trade war.