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Record-breaking bitcoin rally nears $90,000 on Trump boost

Bitcoin stood on the verge of $90,000 on Tuesday, riding a wave of euphoria since the election of Donald Trump as U.S. president on expectations his administration will be crypto friendly. It is surging along with Elon Musk's automaker Tesla, which is up nearly 40% since voting results rolled in as investors figure Trump's friends and interests will do well while he is in office. "Obviously (it's) a clear Trump trade as he is so supportive of the industry, and this can only mean more demand both for crypto stocks as well as the currencies themselves," said Nick Twidale, chief market analyst at ATFX Global in Sydney.

Mexico economy chief suggests possible tariff retaliation against US

Mexico's Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard suggested on Monday that the Mexican government could retaliate with its own tariffs on U.S. imports if the incoming Trump administration slaps tariffs on Mexican exports. Ebrard made the comments in an interview with local broadcaster Radio Formula, in which he reflected on how President-elect Donald Trump threatened 25% tariffs on Mexican goods during his previous term in office at a time when the Republican leader sought concessions from Mexico's government on immigration enforcement.

Australia’s Consumer, Business Sentiment Lift as Inflation Ebbs

(Bloomberg) -- Australia’s consumer sentiment rose in November while business confidence jumped to the highest level since early 2023, reflecting ebbing inflation pressures that suggest the next move in interest rates will be a reduction.Most Read from BloombergThe Leaf Blowers Will Not Go QuietlyArizona Elections Signal Robust Immigration Enforcement Under TrumpScoring an Architectural Breakthrough in Denver’s RiNo DistrictKey Ballot Initiatives and Local Races Highlight Views on Abortion, Immi