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.

USD/CHF: Dollar-franc buoyant above 0.80000, although further downside possible

Painting new lows last Friday, gains in today’s session keep the dollar-franc exchange above the key level of 0.8000 - at least for now. Currently trading around ~$0.80698, recent developments on the Federal Reserve’s autonomy on monetary policy and potential action by the SNB continue to dominate USD/CHF headlines.

27-08-2025 11:34 GMT by Christian Norman

Markets Today: Trump Slaps 50% Tariff on India, Australian Inflation Surge, FTSE Eyes Head & Shoulder Pattern. NVIDIA Earnings Later

Trump slaps 50% tariff on India. Australian inflation surges. FTSE eyes Head & Shoulder Pattern. NVIDIA earnings later. French political drama. European stocks rise. Oil prices level off, gold sees pullback. Economic data quiet, focus on France. EU to fast-track U.S. tariff removal?

27-08-2025 10:04 GMT by Zain Vawda