What we need is a higher tariff of 25 percent. The U. S. trade wars are escalating inflation, changing the economy and affecting crucial monetary negotiations. The main reasons for the uncertainty of the situation is to do with trade going up and down . The tariffs from the recent American
Investors need to put on their thinking caps because things aren’t as simple as they might seem. The market’s been hot, with the Federal Reserve tooting its own horn about soft landing, and the Trump administration promising business-friendly policies. But, let’s not get too excited just yet. This
When you look at the economy, you see the Central Bank of Europe just did something big. They chopped interest rates. This is huge. It's the fifth time they've done this in a row. Right now, the economy is moving slowly in Europe. That's why they cut the key rate.
Imagine you are in charge of Europe's finances. You have to decide whether to cut interest rates. If the cut is, then you are trying to get the economy going again as it is currently growing slowly. That's the picture in Europe. Recently the ECB cut the deposit facility rate to 2. 75%. Eco
Imagine you're an investor. You might have been a bit worried and wondering what the Federal Reserve would do with interest rates this year. In the early hours of Thursday, the 10-year Treasury yield was a little lower than it had been before. It went down by 5 basis points. The 2-year Treasury
The Federal Reserve is about to make a big call on interest rates, and President Trump might not be happy about it. The Fed is expected to pause on rate cuts this week, mainly because inflation hasn’t made much progress lately. This move aligns with a strong economy and low unemployment, but some th
In its final 2024 meeting, the Federal Reserve announced a shift in how it sets interest rates, declaring a "new phase. " The Fed plans to proceed carefully with any future cuts due to a lack of immediate signs of a recession and ongoing inflation. This week, the Fed is expected to halt further redu
Stocks took a slight dip on Friday, marking a pause after hitting all-time highs the day before. The S&P 500 slipped by 0. 3%, while the Dow Jones and Nasdaq followed with similar drops. Bond market steadiness played a role, with concerns over inflation and U. S. debt affecting yields and stock pric
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) recently increased interest rates by 25 basis points, pushing their policy rate to 0. 5%. This is the highest it's been since 2008. The decision was driven by signs of sustained inflation and rising wages in Japan. The BOJ aims to normalize its monetary policy, which has been
The S&P 500 reached an all-time high on Thursday, breaking the record set in December. This uptick came after more than a week of gains, sparked by signs that inflation was slowing down more than expected in December. President Trump's commitment to lower oil prices, a key factor in inflation, also
