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.

Bank of Canada lowers rates, Canadian dollar edges upwards

The Bank of Canada lowered rates by a quarter-point to 2.5% at today's meeting. The move was widely expected and the Canadian dollar is showing limited movement. The Federal Reserve is widely expected to reduce rates by a quarter-point at today's meeting.

17-09-2025 15:10 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Examining US bonds and the yield curve before the FOMC decision

Discover the current yield curve and some bond charts ahead of tomorrow's FOMC meeting (September 17, 2025) – It will be one of the most volatile and important event in a long time after the consecutive misses in labor data. The key question remains: 25 bps or 50.

16-09-2025 19:19 GMT by Elior Manier