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.

Nikkei 225 Forecast: Start of new medium-term bullish trend amid rising JGB yields

Japan’s Nikkei 225 surged 34% from April to June 2025, outperforming global peers despite US tariffs. While rising 30-year JGB yields sparked a recent 4.2% pullback, strong economic surprises and earnings upgrades continue to support a bullish outlook. Technical charts also point to a potential breakout, with key resistance at 40,620 and 42,500/890. However, fiscal concerns ahead of Japan’s 20 July election may pose near-term headwinds.

18-07-2025 03:49 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Dow Jones intraday update – Earnings and Powell's relief

The Dow Jones finds support near 44,000 amid easing bearish pressure and better than expected Retail Sales. As geopolitics and policy noise cool down and earnings impress, we break down short-term Dow trends and setups after key US data surprises to the upside.

17-07-2025 15:27 GMT by Elior Manier