Key Takeaways Canadian automobile return trips from the US fell 36.9% year-on-year in July 2025, marking the seventh straight month of double-digit declines. This cross-border slowdown is tied to elevated...
Key Takeaways 86% of US adults report that grocery expenses contribute to financial stress, with about half citing it as a major concern. Food prices have risen approximately 31% since...
Key Takeaways A major policy announcement by President Trump is scheduled for 22 August 2025, sparking anticipation of impacts on trade, tariffs, and fiscal policy. Historical data suggests tariff announcements...
Key Takeaways Presidential announcements, especially under a Trump administration, have historically induced sharp financial market reactions across equities, bonds, and currencies. Goldman Sachs forecasts a potential 9% S&P 500 growth...
Key Takeaways Tariffs have evolved from protectionist tools into instruments for securing defence deals and advancing corporate agendas. Trade negotiations involving countries such as India, Japan, and EU partners have...
Key Takeaways US tariffs surged in 2025, driving the effective average rate above 17%—the highest since 1935—shifting global trade dynamics and price stability. Tariffs target imports from most countries at...
Key Takeaways As of mid-2025, the US Federal Reserve maintains its benchmark interest rate at 4.50%, reflecting persistent inflationary concerns. Elevated interest rates exert broad economic effects, including curbed housing...
Key Takeaways The average trade-in vehicle age in the US rose to 7.6 years in Q1 2025, reflecting economic headwinds and shifting consumer behaviour. Overall vehicle age reached a historic...
Key Takeaways A New York appeals court overturned a $450 million penalty in a civil fraud case but upheld the underlying finding of misconduct. The judgement highlights judicial caution in...
Key Takeaways Jerome Powell’s Jackson Hole speeches frequently precede short-term equity declines—five out of six speeches since 2018 led to average S&P 500 drops of 7.5% within three months. The...
