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.

The Warsh Trade and the US Dollar – EUR/USD, GBP/USD & Dollar Index (DXY) overview

Forex Market update: The US Dollar rallies sharply against major currencies ahead of newly confirmed Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's upcoming swearing-in ceremony. Driven by widening yield gaps, sticky inflation, and expectations of a leaner central bank balance sheet, explore critical technical targets for the DXY, EUR/USD, and GBP/USD.

19-05-2026 14:33 GMT by Elior Manier

Asia open: Bond yield breakout threatens tech rally

Global markets opened cautiously as surging bond yields and rising expectations of future Federal Reserve rate hikes threatened the ongoing AI-driven technology rally. Investors also monitored escalating Middle East tensions after a drone strike targeted a UAE nuclear facility, fueling inflation and energy supply concerns. Meanwhile, Asian tech stocks showed resilience as Baidu posted strong AI revenue growth and Samsung rallied ahead of Nvidia’s closely watched earnings release.

19-05-2026 01:28 GMT by Kelvin Wong