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.

Sell “America” reemerges after Trump’s tariff defiance – USD/JPY, Gold, Hang Seng Index intraday outlook

Fresh US tariff escalation has reignited market volatility after President Trump lifted baseline duties to 15% despite a Supreme Court setback. The move revived the “Sell America” trade, pressuring the US dollar and equity futures while boosting gold. Technically, USD/JPY remains bearish below 154.95, gold is testing $5,170 resistance, and the Hang Seng shows early bullish momentum.

23-02-2026 06:31 GMT by Kelvin Wong

The U.S. is slowing, but inflation won’t let up. GDP, PMI and tariffs in one “difficult” mix

The U.S. economy cooled sharply at the end of 2025, with GDP growth slowing to 1.4% annualized as consumer demand, exports, and government spending weakened. February 2026 PMI data still point to expansion, but at the slowest pace in months—while price pressures re-accelerate, complicating the Fed’s next steps. Markets briefly rallied after “emergency” tariffs were blocked, yet renewed tariff threats keep uncertainty elevated.

20-02-2026 20:35 GMT by Krzysztof Kamiński