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US Oil, Farm Exports Vulnerable in Tariff Battle, says Currie

US Oil, Farm Exports Vulnerable in Tariff Battle, says Currie

The United States' reliance on exporting easily replaceable commodities like oil and agricultural goods puts it squarely in the "crosshairs" of the ongoing trade war with China, potentially inflicting more pain on American consumers than their Chinese counterparts, warned Jeff Currie, Chief Strategy Officer of Energy Pathways
Japan PM Warns US Auto Tariffs Pose 'Extremely Large Impact,' BOJ Signals Caution

Japan PM Warns US Auto Tariffs Pose 'Extremely Large Impact,' BOJ Signals Caution

Markets Weekly: Is China Turning Things Around?

Markets Weekly: Is China Turning Things Around?

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CNBC
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Kyodo News
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CNBC
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Markets Weekly: Is China Turning Things Around?

Markets Weekly: Is China Turning Things Around?

While the US S&P 500 struggles, weighed down by trade war fears and a darkening economic outlook, Chinese stocks are surging. Is the market witnessing a "Great Rotation" of capital, as investors shift their focus from the long-dominant US market to a resurgent China? There'
Markets Weekly: Europe's Moment?

Markets Weekly: Europe's Moment?

After years of US market dominance, a remarkable shift is underway. Since the start of 2025, European equities have outpaced their American counterparts, raising the possibility that the era of "US exceptionalism" may be drawing to a close. Germany's DAX has surged over 14% year-to-date, while
Markets Weekly: The Stagflation Specter

Markets Weekly: The Stagflation Specter

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has been a persistent voice warning of the risks of stagflation. In April last year, Dimon said “stagflation is on the list of possible things” that could happen to the US economy. He repeated the warning at an investment conference in September, saying that a
Markets Weekly: Is US Exceptionalism Fading?

Markets Weekly: Is US Exceptionalism Fading?

For years, the United States has enjoyed a period of economic "exceptionalism," consistently outperforming other major economies in terms of growth, job creation, and market returns. But that narrative is now being called into question, with recent market signals suggesting US exceptionalism may be facing its most significant