Trump’s Tariff Tsunami: Japan Faces New Economic Storm
Amidst whispers of a tariff tempest, the US plans new levies ranging from 10% to 70%, with Japan squarely in the crosshairs. Automotive and electronics giants may be caught between...
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US Fiscal Forecast: Unfunded Deficits to Soar Till 2035
The United States is on a trajectory towards persistent budget deficits, projected to average 6.2% of GDP from 2025 to 2034, with public debt reaching a record 116% of GDP....
US Budget Bill Passes Amidst GOP Dissent: Market Implications Ahead
The US budget bill’s passage, marred by dissent from Republican figures Massie and Fitzpatrick, highlights the party's internal rift. Investors should brace for market surprises reminiscent of past debt crises,...
US Stocks Close Green, But Tech Titans Signal Unease
The upbeat finish for US equity indices belies significant internal frailties, with tech giants masking broader market weakness. As the S&P 500 and Nasdaq soar on the back of a...
Fed’s Bostic Holds Firm: No Monetary Shift Amid Uncertainty
Federal Reserve officials, particularly Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic, are exercising caution against premature rate cuts, focusing firmly on defeating inflation. Rather than rushing policy shifts, Bostic’s strategy hinges on...
Polymarket Odds Soar: 94% Likelihood of No July Rate Cuts...
A surprisingly strong US labour market report for June, with 147,000 new jobs against a 110,000 forecast, has quashed hopes for a Federal Reserve rate cut in July. This unexpected...
U.S. Job Gains Surprise in June: A Closer Look Beyond...
The US labour market delivered an unexpected headline surprise for June, adding 147,000 jobs with unemployment dipping to 4.1%. While this suggests resilience against rising interest rates, a deeper dive...
EU and US Set Sights on Tariff Truce: A New...
The European Commission's recent push for a transatlantic trade deal is capturing market attention, with the "zero for zero" tariff proposal positioned as a potential game changer. Industrial sectors like...
Fed’s Rate Cut Hopes Slashed: Polymarket Odds Plunge to 6%
The Federal Reserve's flirtation with a July rate cut ended abruptly as prediction market odds plunged from 25% to nearly zero, following a robust employment report. This rapid repricing highlights...
Non-Farm Surprise: Jobs Rise Amid Cooling Economy and Stable Unemployment...
Despite the US labour market adding 147,000 jobs last month, surpassing expectations, a cooling in wage growth complicates the Federal Reserve's decision-making. With the unemployment rate holding at a steady...
