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.

Chart alert: AUD/USD bullish breakout above 0.6720 as “sell America” intensifies

AUD/USD has staged a bullish breakout above 0.6720 as the US dollar weakens for a second straight session amid escalating US-EU tensions and a growing “sell America” narrative. Supportive technical signals and a widening Australia–US yield spread reinforce upside momentum, with 0.6760, 0.6800, and 0.6830/6845 emerging as key near-term resistance levels.

20-01-2026 07:40 GMT by Kelvin Wong

EUR/USD hints a breakout after latest Trump-Greenland chaos

EUR/USD Analysis: The Euro breaks out as US-Greenland tensions trigger potential EU retaliatory tariffs. We analyze the hawkish shift at the ECB with Boris Vujcic replacing de Guindos, and how this policy divergence is driving the pair higher amidst MLK Day liquidity.

19-01-2026 20:25 GMT by Elior Manier