New York Fed survey shows inflation concerns declined in May amid Trump’s tariff easing
Americans showed reduced fears about inflation in May, coinciding with President Donald Trump’s decision to pull back from some of his most severe tariff proposals. The New York Federal Reserve’s…
Russia cuts interest rates to 20% for the first time since 2022 as inflation cools
On Friday, Russia’s central bank lowered its key interest rate by 100 basis points to 20%, marking its first rate cut since September 2022. This move suggests that inflation pressures,…
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Warns Markets Are Too Complacent on Tariffs and Predicts S&P 500 Earnings Growth Will Collapse
Jamie Dimon, CEO and chairman of JPMorgan Chase, sounded alarm bells about the dangers to our financial markets. He offered these reflections at the bank’s annual investor day confab in…
Trump Factor Could Drive Gas Price Fluctuations This Summer, Analyst Warns
Gasoline prices might fluctuate a lot this summer. Roger McKnight, chief petroleum analyst with En-Pro International, explains that refinery capacities, factors in the market and geopolitics are essential drivers. That’s…
Indian Markets Remain Steady Amid Heightened Tensions with Pakistan
India’s recent military strike, which crossed multiple kilometers into territory controlled by Pakistan, has further aggravated tensions and threatens regional stability. Despite the growing acrimony, the Indian financial markets have…
China shifts focus beyond U.S. in defiant response to Trump’s policies
Yiwu, a city in the Zhejiang province on China’s eastern coast, has turned into an essential link for worldwide exchange. It’s most infamous for its overwhelming number of lobbyists in…
Trump Suggests Tariff Revenue Could Replace Income Tax, But Economists Remain Skeptical
In recent discussions, President Donald Trump suggested that there is a possibility of replacing federal income tax revenue with tariff income. This statement has sparked a wave of skepticism among…
China Calls on Trump to Fix Mistakes and Listen to “Rational Voices” on Tariffs
China’s Commerce Ministry has responded to recent tariff exemptions announced by the Trump administration, urging the United States to eliminate reciprocal tariffs entirely. In an online statement that CNBC translated,…
Toronto Condo Market Faces Slow Recovery While Other Canadian Cities See Growth
Don’t expect the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) condo market to make a quick comeback. Meanwhile, non-stop conditions in the rest of the region still continue, as other major Canadian cities…
Iran’s Currency Hits Record Low Against the Dollar Amid Rising Tensions
Iran’s rial recently crashed to an all-time low against the U.S. dollar, trading at over 1 million rials per dollar. This dramatic decline has alarmed Iranians and much of the…
Trade Groups Warn Tariffs Will Drive Up Prices on Sneakers, Jeans, and Most American Apparel
President Donald Trump’s upcoming tariffs on Chinese imports could significantly increase the cost of clothing and footwear for American families, especially as children head back to school in new sneakers,…
China to Impose 34% Tariff on US Goods Starting April 10
China will impose a 34% tariff on U.S. imports beginning April 10, aligning with the same duty that the Trump administration is set to place on Chinese goods. This move,…
Trump Remains Optimistic Despite Historic Stock Market Drop Over Tariffs
In the wake of a significant stock market decline, President Donald Trump expressed an unwavering confidence in the U.S. economy. After announcing those new tariffs, Trump watched as the Dow…
Goldman Sachs Warns Trump’s Tariffs Will Drive Inflation and Economic Slowdown
One recent report from Goldman Sachs sounded the alarm on an unintended execution that could be devastating collision course economic fallout from the White House’s bellicose tariff tactics. The financial…