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.

US Dollar Index (DXY) tries to break 2026 downtrend despite 14-Year record bear positioning

US Dollar (DXY) Analysis & Dollar Update: The DXY rebounds from 5-year lows as Trump and attempts a break higher. With positioning at 14-year bearish extremes, we analyze the Kevin Warsh wildcard, the Senate confirmation battle, and why a strong Core PCE could trigger a short-squeeze.

17-02-2026 20:43 GMT by Elior Manier

Traders are looking for direction – Dow Jones and US Index Outlook

S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq Analysis and Trading Levels – US traders return to a directionless market as the Dow slips below 50,000. Despite a soft CPI, heavy positioning and record-low cash level suggest the rally is hitting a wall but Stocks remain resilient. We analyze the Feb 20 SCOTUS tariff ruling and the AI bubble fears mounting in February.

17-02-2026 17:22 GMT by Elior Manier