MARKET REACTION

May 26 2025FINANCE

Trade Talks: U. S. and EU Hit Pause on Tariffs

The U. S. and EU have decided to postpone a planned 50% tariff on EU imports. This change came after a conversation between President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Trump mentioned that the delay was requested by von der Leyen. She wanted more time to negotiate. This is not the first time Trump has threatened tariffs only to ...

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May 24 2025POLITICS

The EU-US Trade Showdown: A Brewing Storm

The former US President Donald Trump has recently stirred the pot in international trade. He has threatened to impose a hefty 50% tariff on goods coming from the European Union. This move comes after he felt that the current trade talks were not going anywhere. He pointed out several issues with the EU's trade practices, including high taxes and unfair laws against A...

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May 21 2025POLITICS

Investors Worry About US Debt

The recent rise in the yield of the 30-year Treasury bond has caught the attention of investors. It crossed the 5 percent mark. This spike came as a reaction to a Republican budget plan. The plan could lead to unprecedented levels of U. S. fiscal debt. The U. S. President did not address this concern recently. He was busy rallying support for the bill. The bill is c...

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May 20 2025FINANCE

US Debt Downgrade: What Happened and Why It Matters

The United States faced a significant credit rating downgrade. This is not the first time this has happened. The last two times were in 2011 and 2023. This time, it was Moody's turn to lower the rating. They dropped the US credit rating from Aaa to Aa1. This change sent shockwaves through the financial markets. The impact was immediate. Treasury yields spiked,...

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May 13 2025FINANCE

Inflation Numbers: April 2025 Shows a Small Dip

In April 2025, inflation in the U. S. took a small step back. The consumer price index, which tracks the cost of everyday items, went up by 0. 2%. This small increase put the yearly inflation rate at 2. 3%. This is the lowest it has been since February 2021. The Bureau of Labor Statistics shared this news. The monthly increase matched what experts had guessed. ...

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May 13 2025POLITICS

Trump's Trade Tricks: A Wild Ride for Global Markets

The former president, Donald Trump, had a unique way of handling the U. S. economy. It was like a rollercoaster ride, with ups and downs that left many people puzzled. He had a knack for inserting himself into international business affairs, a move that was quite different from his predecessors. This approach often led to confusion, both on Wall Street and among fore...

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May 08 2025BUSINESS

U. S. and U. K. Ink Trade Agreement Amidst Global Tensions

The U. S. and U. K. have struck a trade agreement, marking a significant move in global trade politics. This comes after a period of intense negotiations and market volatility caused by recent tariff changes. The details of the agreement are not yet public, but it is expected to be extensive. The U. S. president is set to officially unveil the deal soon. The U. S. h...

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May 08 2025BUSINESS

China's Trade Talk Shift: Markets React Positively

There's been a noticeable change in China's stance on trade talks with the U. S. Chinese officials have recently started considering talks with the U. S. This is a significant shift from last week, when they flat-out rejected any discussions while the U. S. maintained its "unilateral tariffs. " The Chinese Ministry of Commerce spokesperson revealed that high-ranki...

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May 04 2025FINANCE

Stock Market: The Wild Ride of Recovery

The stock market in the U. S. had a rollercoaster ride after a sudden announcement about tariffs. It took just a few weeks for the market to bounce back to where it was before the shock. This happened after a president announced much higher tariffs than expected on almost all U. S. trading partners. These tariffs were so harsh that they sparked fears of a possible re...

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May 02 2025FINANCE

China and the U. S. : A New Chapter in Trade Talks?

The U. S. and China are the two biggest players in the global economy. They have been in a trade war for a while. Now, China is considering if it wants to start talking to the U. S. again. This could be a big deal for the world's economy. The U. S. has been trying to start talks with China. They want to discuss the tariffs that have been hurting both countries. China...

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