ECB’s Schnabel: Talk of Transatlantic Monetary Divergence? Don’t Get Too Excited
Those hoping for a lasting split between the monetary paths of the Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank may want to curb their enthusiasm....
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Trump Delays Tariff Blitz on the EU
President Donald Trump has graciously extended the deadline for his 50% tariff barrage on the European Union — now rescheduled for 9 July — following...
The ECB’s Seventh Cut: A Masterclass in Tiptoeing Toward Trouble
In what is starting to resemble monetary déjà vu, the European Central Bank has just cut interest rates for the seventh time since last June....
Trump’s Tariff Tsunami: History Repeating, with a Bullhorn
President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs are now officially in place—ushering in the highest practical import duties in over a century and delivering a thumping blow...
Trump’s Tariff Crusade: When Protectionism Dresses Up as Patriotism
For a fleeting moment, Wall Street dared to hope that President Donald Trump’s tariff threats were little more than theatrical posturing. Then came Wednesday’s Rose...
When the Dollar Coughs: Trump’s Trade Crusade Jolts the FX Markets
As U.S. equities stumbled this month, something rather peculiar happened. The dollar—usually the market’s comfort blanket when things go awry—didn’t just fail to rise; it...
The Great American Land Grab: How Washington Is Muscling Europe Out of Ukraine’s Future
The United States is ensuring it holds the reins over all future major infrastructure and mineral investments in Ukraine, potentially gaining a veto over any...
Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’: The Return of Economic Imperialism in Full Swing
President Donald Trump has escalated his economic warfare, signing a proclamation imposing a 25% tariff on imported automobiles. The move is the latest salvo in...
Turkey’s Democratic Paradox: The West’s Favourite Hypocrite
When Turkey imprisoned President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s main political rival over the weekend, thousands of protesters poured onto the streets. However, the response from the...