The global economy is at a critical turning point.
• President Donald Trump defends tariffs and criticizes the Supreme Court after it struck down key elements of his trade policy.
• Oil prices rise as markets brace for high-stakes U.S.–Iran nuclear talks and rising geopolitical tensions.
• Bitcoin heads toward its steepest monthly decline since the 2022 crypto crash, down nearly 24 percent in February.
We also break down what the Supreme Court’s tariff ruling means for India’s Russian oil imports, U.S.–India trade tensions, and the future of global energy flows.
Is Washington losing leverage? Will Iranian oil reshape markets? And why is Bitcoin underperforming even as equities rise?
