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Donald Trump dramatically escalated trade tensions with Canada by enforcing 50% tariffs on Canadian imports, threatening 50% auto tariffs, and prompting retaliatory Canadian measures. The deteriorati…
Despite market resiliency and AI-driven highs, persistent 'Trumpflation'—driven by tariffs and the Iran war—poses a significant risk. While energy prices are easing, core inflation remains sticky, su…
Market focus shifts to Nvidia earnings and Fed Chair Warsh's speech after a shaky week. New tariffs on Canada impact USDCAD, while futures point to a cautious Sunday evening open.
Soft U.S. inflation data eased Fed rate hike fears, pushing S&P 500 to record highs. Geopolitical tensions in West Asia and new Trump tariffs on China-linked goods and drones may cap further gains.
Despite historical market gains under President Trump, his current policies of aggressive tariffs and involvement in the Iran war are driving inflationary pressures. This forces the Fed toward rate h…
Trump pressures Fed to cut rates, but his tariffs and the Iran war-driven Strait of Hormuz closure have pushed inflation to 4.2%, forcing the FOMC toward possible rate hikes that threaten AI-fueled s…
Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and new sweeping tariffs are fueling inflation and market volatility. This environment increases the likelihood of Federal Reserve interest rate hikes,…
Trump's new forced-labor tariffs on 60+ countries spark objections from Australia, Brazil, Chile, and New Zealand, raising trade war fears. Markets show resilience so far, but currency and safe-haven…
Trump's new tariffs on 60+ trading partners add to inflation pressures already driven by Iran war oil shocks, AI chip pricing power, and broad price increases, complicating the Fed's July 29 rate dec…
US equities mostly rose despite Middle East tensions and new Trump tariffs, while oil prices retreated sharply from weekly highs. Gold and silver gained on safe-haven demand as Fed rate-hike odds inc…
Trump's new tariffs on 60 countries add market uncertainty. Strategists warn rising oil, yields, and commodity prices (wheat, corn) signal inflation risks. Analysts favor materials/industrials (CSX) …
US stocks stabilize after a tech-led sell-off driven by AI spending fears at Alphabet and Tesla, while new Trump tariffs take effect. Oil prices dip but remain up weekly; earnings from Verizon, Amex,…
Global stocks rose on tech gains as investors await Alphabet and Intel earnings to test AI trade sustainability. Oil prices climbed above $90 on Iran-Houthi tensions, though ceasefire hopes capped ga…
Tesla shares fell 3% after a quarterly profit miss due to rising costs and fading tax credits, despite record EV sales. Tariffs and political backlash add pressure, while price cuts aim to counter we…
The US dollar index has plunged nearly 10% in 2025 amid weak US data, Fed rate-cut expectations, record Treasury issuance and sweeping tariffs, driving flows into gold and emerging-market currencies …
EURUSD gained as Treasury yields and the dollar fell amid US government shutdown risk, tariff uncertainty and high odds of a Fed rate cut, while markets watch EU sentiment, CPI and central bank speak…
Trump announced steep tariffs on branded drugs and household goods, hitting Asian pharma stocks, while stronger US economic data trimmed Fed rate-cut bets and pushed the dollar higher, putting downwa…
Trump's new tariffs — 100% on branded drugs and 25% on heavy trucks — sparked Asian selloffs, hit pharma and furniture stocks, raised inflation worries and reduced Fed rate-cut expectations; investor…
Trump announced heavy tariffs on branded drugs and goods, hurting pharma stocks, while stronger U.S. economic data cut Fed easing bets, lifting the dollar and pressuring the euro (EURUSD at $1.1668).
BOJ held rates but two dissenters signaled possible hikes, lifting the yen; euro and pound slipped on domestic political and fiscal concerns while markets weigh Fed cut bets and tariffs' long-term do…