Trade Wars 2.0 - news and analysis

The second presidency of Donald Trump initiated escalation of tariffs that triggered significant financial movements. These actions may to increased costs for businesses and consumers, disrupted supply chains, and created market uncertainty. Retaliatory tariffs from affected nations can further strain global trade, impacting economic growth and prompting concerns about long-term financial stability.

Yen surges to five-month high as US dollar under pressure

The Japanese yen is sharply higher on Monday, as the US dollar has retreated against the major currencies. The dollar's decline follows renewed attacks by President Trump on Fed Chair Powell for not lowering interest rates. Last week, Powell said US tariffs would raise inflation. This will make it more difficult for the Fed to lower interest rates.

21-04-2025 10:45 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Asia Mid-Session Bell: Risk-off coupled with renewed US dollar weakness as Trump reasserts threat to remove Fed Chair Powell

Trump renewed his threat on the Fed's independence, casting doubts on the attractiveness and confidence of holding US assets, triggering another round of weakness in the US dollar, and US stock indices futures

21-04-2025 06:30 GMT by Kelvin Wong