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
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Oil regains ground after 2% drop on potential OPEC+ output increase | Reuters
Oil ... Brent crude futures were up 52 cents, or 0.79%, at $66.64 a barrel...
NPR
Oil companies expected a big business boom under Trump. Now they're worried - NPR
A pump jack in New Mexico's San Juan Basin. This is one of the country's oldest federal lands drilling areas. Many oil...
CNBC
Europe markets close 1.8% higher on hopes of cooling U.S.-China trade tensions - CNBC
He also accused China of "serious imbalances with its trading partners" and trying to export its "way out of its economic troubles." "China needs to...
CNBC
Why gold became the safe haven of choice as U.S. Treasurys and dollar sold off - CNBC
While the 30-year Treasury yield has gained just about 2 basis points ... While yields on long-dated U.S. Treasury yields have come down from...
CNBC
10-year Treasury yield dips after Trump backtracks plans to axe Fed chief - CNBC
The yield on the 10-year Treasury declined on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump backtracked on comments he made about firing Federal...
Bloomberg
Are US Treasuries Really Losing Their Safe-Haven Appeal? - Bloomberg
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A primer on the Federal Reserve's independence : Planet Money - NPR
President Donald Trump has been loudly critical of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for years now. Since January, the President has accused him...
Jerome Powell's response so far: trying to draw a sharp line around monetary policy independence, even if it means appearing to give ground elsewhere.
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BOJ calls on Japan banks to be vigilant against trade policy risks | Reuters
Japanese banks must monitor various risks associated with high levels of uncertainty over global trade policies, the Bank of Japan said on...
Reuters
BOJ to raise rates in Q3 though Trump tariffs will disrupt policy normalisation: Reuters poll
The Bank of Japan is likely to hold its key interest rate through June, showed a Reuters survey of economists, with a 25-basis-point hike next...
Bloomberg
IMF Urges BOJ Flexibility on Rates as Tariffs Dent Outlook - Bloomberg
The Bank of Japan should be flexible and data-dependent in proceeding with any further interest-rate hikes as US tariffs weigh on the economy and...
Kyodo News
Japan to emphasize benefits of free trade to U.S. in tariff talks: PM - Kyodo News
... Japanese companies. Trump's tariff salvo has raised concern about its impact on Japan's export-reliant economy, as he has moved to slap higher...
Bloomberg
BOJ Watchers Expect Delay in Rate Hikes With Lower Terminal Rate - Bloomberg
Some 90% said that US tariff measures would push back the timing of the BOJ's rate hikes and almost 70% said that Japan's economy may fall into a...
South China Morning Post
Will Japan risk its US alliance to team up with China against Trump's tariffs?
Japan is likely to prioritise its security pact with Washington over economic alignment with Beijing, observers say.
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ECB Rates May Have to Fall Below Neutral on Trade, Muller Says - Bloomberg
The European Central Bank may have to lower interest rates to levels that stimulate the economy if trade uncertainty proves more damaging for...
Reuters
ECB's Lagarde: U.S. tariffs could have a disinflationary impact in Europe | Reuters
European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde addresses the media after the ECB's Governing Council meeting, at the ECB headquarters in...
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ECB should only cut rates once more this year, IMF Europe head says - CNBC
The European Central Bank should only enact one more quarter percentage point interest rate cut this year despite wider risks to economic growth,...
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Danish krone becomes fully integrated into Target - Central Banking
In a statement, the European Central Bank wrote: “By using T2 and Tips, Danish financial markets will benefit from common standards with the euro area...
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ECB Predicts Wage Growth Will Slow Sharply at End of This Year - Bloomberg News
The European Central Bank's main gauge of future pay growth continued to indicate a sharp slowdown in 2025, underpinning expectations for a...
Reuters
ECB's Knot sees inflation falling faster in near term | Reuters
... a hit from the United States' tariffs announcement, European Central Bank policymaker Klaas Knot said on Wednesday.
CNBC
Dow closes 400 points higher, but ends session well off the highs of the day: Live updates - CNBC
... stocks, according to BMO Capital Markets. "While we understand that it has been a challenging market environment the past few months and the scope...
South China Morning Post
China to boost yuan with overseas gold storage facilities as it challenges US hegemony
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China's plan to facilitate cross-border financial services more important amid external ... - Reuters
Lu Lei, deputy governor of the People's Bank of China (PBOC), told reporters in Beijing that the external environment had become more complex and...
Central Banking
PBoC to help Chinese firms boost overseas investment - Central Banking
Central bank to facilitate yuan internationalisation amid external uncertainty, deputy governor says. PBoC. The People's Bank of China.
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Gold falls 3% as Trump comments on Fed and China boost risk sentiment | Reuters
Gold, used as a safe store of value during times of political and financial uncertainty, has gained more than 26% since the start of 2025, boosted...
Bloomberg
OPEC+ Tensions With Kazakhstan Boil Over Sending Oil Price Lower - Bloomberg
... OPEC politics. “This is the dilemma.” OPEC+ delegates, who asked not to be identified, said the group hasn't yet formally discussed its plans for...
Reuters
OPEC+ to consider another accelerated oil output increase for June, sources say - Reuters
... (OPEC) outside their headquarters in Vienna, Austria, November 30, 2023. ... OPEC · Transport Fuels.
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CEOs Haven't Been This Gloomy About the US Economy Since the Financial Crisis
Not since the financial crisis has Corporate America been so downbeat about the state of the economy in earnings calls, an ominous sign for...
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?
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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
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?
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