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.

UK retail sales beat forecast, pound edges lower

UK retail sales surprised on the upside, with an increase of 0.4% m/m in March. Still, consumer confidence worsened in April as consumers are anxious about the cost of living and worsening global trade tensions. In the US, UoM consumer inflation expectations is expected to jump to 6.7%, up from 5.0% a month earlier.

25-04-2025 10:30 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Yen loses ground as Tokyo core CPI hits 2-year high

Tokyo Core CPI surged to 3.4%, up sharply from 2.4%. The BoJ is expected to hold rates in May, with a rate hike expected in June or July. The UoM consumer inflation expectations index is expected to hit 6.7%, up from 5% in the previous release.

25-04-2025 09:00 GMT by Kenneth Fisher