Impact of Tariffs on the US Economy: Why the Fed Chief’s Warnings About Inflation Are Important
Tariffs will dent US economy and stoke inflation: Why US Fed chief’s warnings matter | Business News The last time that the American dollar, US bonds and stock markets recorded a simultaneous sell off over multiple days was nearly half a century ago – in 1977-78. This would be particularly consequential for the man at […]
China’s Q1 GDP Exceeds Expectations as Gold Approaches $3300/oz Amid Stagnating Global Stock Surge
China Q1 GDP beat, Gold nears $3300/oz as global stock surge grinds to a halt Zain Vawda Market Analyst Zain is an experienced financial markets analyst and educator with a rich tapestry of experience in the world of retail forex, economics, and market analysis. Initially starting out in a sales and business development role, his […]
Uncertainty Surrounds Chip and Smartphone Tariffs in the US as Trump Hints at Further Changes
Confusion over chip, smartphone tariffs unfolds in US as Trump foreshadows more changes President Donald Trump’s tariff policy has undergone several developments since ‘Liberation Day’. The most recent of the changes saw confusion reign about how the US would treat imports of consumer electronics like smartphones. It came after Mr Trump announced a 90-day pause […]
British Pound Continues Its Surge as UK GDP Impresses
British pound keeps rolling as UK GDP shines The British pound is up sharply on Friday, extending its rally for a fourth straight day. In the European session, GBP/USD is trading at 1.3088, up 0.94% on the day. The pound has surged 2.9% since Monday. /* Requesting advertisement by calling an endpoint assures that the […]
Liz Weston: Navigating Retirement Accounts Safely in Today’s Volatile Market
Liz Weston: What’s the safest option for retirement accounts in this volatile market? Dear Liz: I have a retirement account at work and a stock portfolio. Both are down significantly this year and I’m tired of losing money. What are the safest options now? Answer: Before the “what” you need to think about the “why” […]
Weekly Market Outlook: Ongoing Tariff Turbulence, ECB Rate Decision, and Inflation Data Under Spotlight
Markets weekly outlook – Tariff rollercoaster continues, ECB rate decision and inflation data in focus The upcoming week will focus on U.S. President Donald Trump’s plans for new tariffs. Alongside this, markets will also watch U.S. jobs data, an Australian central bank meeting, and a key eurozone inflation report. Asia Pacific Markets The main focus […]
Allegations of Insider Trading: Donald Trump and the Pause on Tariffs | Business News
Insider trading? The allegations against Donald Trump amid tariff pause | Business News Just hours before he announced the 90-day tariff pause, US President Donald Trump posted messages on his social media platform, Truth Social, that seemed to be a stock tip for his followers: “THIS IS A GREAT TIME TO BUY!!!” Trump wrote, signing […]
Dow Jones (DJIA) Technical Analysis: Identifying a Double Bottom Pattern Amid China’s Retaliation
Dow Jones (DJIA) technical outlook: Double bottom pattern as China retaliates The Dow Jones is showing a potential double bottom pattern amid China’s retaliatory tariffs. Volatility is high, with the S&P 500 experiencing a significant daily reversal, and the CBOE Volatility index near its highest since August of the previous year. Upcoming FOMC minutes and […]
U.S. Economist Claims White House Misinterpreted His Tariff Research
U.S. economist says White House got his tariff research ‘all wrong’ The paper was cited by the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) in a statement released last week explaining the calculations behind the major import tariffs announced by President Trump that threaten to pull the global economy into a recession. File | Photo Credit: Reuters An […]
Australian Dollar Tumbles Amid Market Anxiety
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