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.

Markets Today: Japan GDP Surprise, China Data Disappoints, Trump-Putin Meeting in Focus as DAX Advances Following Breakout

Japan's GDP growth surprises, China's economy slows, and the Trump-Putin meeting looms. Plus, a technical look at the DAX, and how global events are impacting currencies

15-08-2025 07:02 GMT by Zain Vawda

USDCAD pushes to attempt a break above 1.38 amid USD bullish pressure

A hotter-than-expected U.S. PPI print strengthens the dollar, lifting yields and tempering rate cut bets. With the Canadian dollar lagging amid weak domestic data and following USD moves in regional FX trends, USDCAD holds near key levels. We break down the technical setup for the pair and potential trading opportunities ahead.

14-08-2025 15:44 GMT by Elior Manier