... dynamics are shaped by a balance between supportive factors and restraining risks. Increase in Demand and Optimism. Market participants are encouraged by progress in U.S. trade negotiations with partners. Washington has already secured an agreement with Japan and is close to deals with the European Union. India expressed confidence in reaching an agreement with the U.S. before August 1 — the date for the planned introduction of new American tariffs. These moves alleviate concerns about a slowdown in ...

... market are shaped by a balance between positive signals and restraining factors. On one hand, market participants are encouraged by progress in trade negotiations between the U.S. and its partners. This week, Washington reached a trade agreement with Japan, and reports indicate a near deal with the European Union. Also, India expressed optimism about reaching agreements with the U.S. before August 1 — the date when new American tariffs could be imposed. This progress alleviates concerns about a ...

... European Union, avoiding a tariff war: instead of threatening a 30% duty, a mutual base rate of 15% has been established, and the EU has committed to increasing investments in the U.S. as well as purchasing American energy. Earlier deals were reached with Japan and several other countries, and intensive negotiations with India continue (New Delhi aims to finalize a deal before August 1, when a pause before new U.S. tariffs ends). These moves alleviate concerns about a slowdown in the global economy and ...

... Canada also celebrates Labor Day in September. The UK long lacked an official May 1st holiday, although workers' movements conducted marches; now, the British enjoy a holiday on the first Monday of May (Early May Bank Holiday), which is close in spirit. Japan does not celebrate May 1st as Labor Day, but they observe Labor Thanksgiving Day on November 23—a similar celebration stemming from an ancient agricultural festival. Thus, most countries around the world honor labor in spring, but the forms and ...

... Nevertheless, institutional interest in XRP remains strong—large players view it as a promising asset for diversification, given Ripple's successful development in the cross-border payment space. XRP’s recognition is also expanding internationally. In Japan, financial conglomerate SBI Holdings has announced plans to apply for an ETF that would uniquely combine exposure to two cryptocurrencies—Bitcoin and XRP. If approved, this fund would be the first of its kind and highlight XRP’s growing acceptance ...