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.

Australian dollar loses ground, jobs report next

The Australian dollar has declined after massive gains a day earlier. Australia's wage growth improved to 0.9%, higher than expected. Australia's employment change is expected to ease on Wednesday.

14-05-2025 15:50 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Yen posts sharp gains as PPI hit 4 percent

The yen has surged about 1% today after PPI rose by 4% in April. The Fed remains in a wait-and-see stance after US inflation rose slightly but was lower than expected.

14-05-2025 12:50 GMT by Kenneth Fisher