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.

Oil retreats back just above May’s trading range

Oil prices have struggled through 2025, pressured by OPEC+ supply reshuffles, Russia’s market flooding, weaker global outlooks, and Middle East tensions. As Trump and Putin prepare to meet ahead of potential tariffs on Russian exports, markets eye the possibility of a Ukraine cease-fire. We break down why WTI continues to find sellers and what technicals reveal for upcoming trading.

11-08-2025 18:37 GMT by Elior Manier

Dow Jones (DJIA) Slips, S&P 500 Choppy Ahead of US Inflation Data. What Comes Next?

US stocks dip as inflation data and US-China tariff deadline loom. Nvidia and AMD to pay 15% on AI chip revenue. Client sentiment suggests the Dow Jones Index could rise.

11-08-2025 17:59 GMT by Zain Vawda