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.

Asia open: Oil surges past $106, USD rose as Fed signals steady rates

Oil prices climbed above $106 per barrel as the ongoing Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruption continued to fuel inflation fears and reinforce the Federal Reserve’s higher-for-longer interest rate stance. Meanwhile, the Trump-Xi Beijing summit ended with renewed geopolitical tensions over Taiwan, weighing on Asia-Pacific equities and supporting US dollar strength. Markets are now closely monitoring global growth risks, energy supply disruptions, and evolving Fed policy expectations.

15-05-2026 02:17 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Stock Markets update – Dow Jones at 50,000 & S&P 500 trades above 7,500 – Intraday Levels

S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq Analysis and Trading Levels: US stock benchmarks hit historic milestones as the S&P 500 clears 7,500 and the Dow Jones reclaims the 50,000 handle. Driven by the Kevin Warsh trade and a constructive Trump-Xi summit in Beijing, global risk appetite is soaring as precious metals retreat. Explore the intraday technical levels for the major indexes.

14-05-2026 19:44 GMT by Elior Manier