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.

RBNZ lowers rates by a quarter-point, New Zealand dollar rises

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand trimmed rates by a quarter-point, lowering the cash rate to 3.5%. The rate statement expressed satisfaction that inflation was close to 2% but noted concern about the downward risk to New Zealand's growth due to the US tariffs.

09-04-2025 10:40 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Risk-off intensified while US dollar mixed as US trade tariffs policy may force a rethink on global world order

Global stocks may continue to face headwinds over stagflation risk, while an apparent resurgence of US dollar strength is missing in this current bout of risk-off due to a change in the global world order.

08-04-2025 18:00 GMT by Kelvin Wong