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.

New Zealand central bank sees less growth, FOMC says it will remain cautious, Trump tariffs upended

RBNZ Governor Christian Hawksby said on Thursday that the cash rate was in a neutral zone and that the Bank could hold rates at the July meeting. The FOMC minutes expressed concern about US fiscal and trade policies and signaled the Fed would remain in a wait-and-see mode. A US court has blocked President Trump's tariffs, but the US government has appealed the decision.

29-05-2025 11:00 GMT by Kenneth Fisher