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US stocks DROPPED Thursday, cutting Wednesday’s GAINS as investors assessed economic risks and Fed plans for INFLATION and slow growth. Powell deemed TARIFF inflation temporary, but FOMC lowered growth forecasts, raised unemployment, hinting at THREE 2025 rate…
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In 2025, a malaise surrounds global trade as tariffs rise, reflecting Ronald Reagan's warnings in "The Truth of Tariffs." He noted that tariffs briefly protect jobs but soon stifle innovation, as industries lean on government aid instead of competing. Today, this complacency is evident, with protected sectors lagging in global markets.
Reagan also foresaw retaliation, and in 2025, trade…
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Global markets waver as U.S. stocks fall into CORRECTION territory amid Trump's 200% tariff threat on European alcohol, the Nasdaq DIVES, Asia follows, Europe’s growth dips to 0.9% despite ECB’s 2.5% rate CUT, China aims for 5%…
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The market SELL-OFF persists, with the TARIFF approach starting to sting. This could serve as a CATALYST to bring stock VALUATIONS back to earth from their PRICEY peaks. HODL..
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U.S. tech stocks fell as tariffs DAMPENED sentiment, while financials gained. South Africa’s Ramaphosa seeks TALKS with Trump over policy DISPUTES and aid cuts. Fires RAGE on Table Mountain, the G20 meeting ended WITHOUT consensus, and…
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Global financial conditions remain UNCERTAIN due to geopolitical tensions and economic INSTABILITY. Trade policies, inflation, and interest rate decisions are driving FLUCTUATIONS. Investor confidence is wavering amid shifting economic and political LANDSCAPES. Some regions are…
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US stocks traded HIGHER on Thursday as the PCE (Personal Consumption Expenditure) index showed signs of SLOWING. Investors assessed President Trump’s TRADE policies, corporate earnings, and KEY inflation data. While PPI (Producer Price Index) figures…
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Wall Street CLAWED back losses triggered by President Trump’s tariff announcements over the weekend. Trade will be LOWER today as investors prepare for the release of the highly ANTICIPATED monthly jobs report, which could influence the Federal…
Global markets are undergoing significant shifts due to political and economic dynamics. The re-election of Donald Trump has fueled market optimism, with expectations of deregulation and pro-business policies boosting equities. However, concerns about potential trade tensions and protectionist policies remain. Meanwhile, the U.S. Federal Reserve has signaled possible rate cuts in 2025, supporting investor sentiment. These factors, combined with geopolitical…
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RATE cut of 25 bps brings down the REPO rate to 7.5%, which could see some improvements in primary and secondary sectors. Global markets follow US lead in REBOUND post the DEEP SEEK seismic event.
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Markets are EVALUATING how President Trump's policy changes might AFFECT corporate profits and borrowing costs. His PLANS include lowering taxes, imposing TARIFFS on trade partners, boosting ENERGY production, and urging the Federal Reserve and other central…
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Markets consolidate and INCREMENTALLY move forward. Bond yields show signs that the US Fed will cut interest rates sooner, as a result of BETTER than expected inflation numbers. This could all change by the time the…