International

UK Online Sellers Face Major US Tariff Shake-Up

UK-based independent sellers on platforms like eBay and Amazon could face severe sales declines in the US due to new import rules proposed by Donald Trump.

U.S. Economy

Treasury Yields Drop as Inflation and Trade Concerns Ease

U.S. Treasury yields fell sharply on Thursday as inflation worries and trade tensions showed signs of easing.

International

UK Interest Rates Too Restrictive, But Caution Needed on Cuts

The Bank of England’s recent decision to cut interest rates by 25 basis points was expected, yet it still surprised some economists.

U.S. Economy

Fed Officials Voice Concerns Over Potential Inflation from Trump's Tariffs

Federal Reserve officials are expressing apprehension that President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs could exacerbate inflation, complicating the central bank's efforts to manage economic stability.

International

Escalating Trade Tensions: U.S. and China Exchange New Tariffs

In a significant escalation of trade tensions, the United States has imposed a 10% tariff on all Chinese imports, effective immediately.

Investing Ideas

Gold Prices Surge Amid Central Bank Rate Cuts and Middle East Turmoil

Gold prices have recently surged, reaching a two-week high, driven by a combination of central bank rate cuts and escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

U.S. Economy

Fed Holds Steady in First Meeting Under Trump Amid Economic Uncertainty

The Federal Reserve held its first policy meeting since the start of President Trump's term on January 28, 2025.

International

Bank of Japan Breaks Records with Highest Rate Hike in 17 Years

In a decisive move to combat rising inflation, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) is preparing to increase interest rates to their highest level in 17 years.

U.S. Economy

Trump's Tariff Plans Spark Concerns Among Auto Manufacturers

On his first day of the second term, President Donald Trump announced intentions to impose up to 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada by February 1, 2025, aiming to address unauthorized migration and drug trafficking.

International

UK Economy Shows Modest Growth in November Amid Stagnation Concerns

In November 2024, the UK's economy experienced a modest growth of 0.1%, following two months of contraction.

U.S. Economy

Treasury Yields Steady as Investors Eye Inflation Data

The 10-year Treasury yield held steady on Tuesday as investors assessed a softer-than-anticipated

International

Japan's Core Inflation Accelerates, Keeps BOJ Rate-hike Chance Alive

Japan's core inflation accelerated in November as rising food and fuel costs hit households, data showed on Friday, keeping the central bank under pressure to raise interest rates.

Investing Ideas

Facing Numerous Deep Rooted Challenges, Nike is a Risk, but for the Brand’s Lovers It’s a Bargain

Nike (NKE), the global athletic shoe and apparel giant, has significantly underperformed the index over the past three and five years.

U.S. Economy

U.S. Economy Adds 227,000 Jobs in November, Unemployment Rate Rises to 4.2 Percent as Labor Market Rebounds

The U.S. economy added more jobs than forecast in November while the unemployment rate ticked higher as the labor market rebounded from a month negatively impacted by severe weather and labor strikes.