Trump’s comments about taking on Iran are adding to global uncertainty, especially around the economy. If tensions rise, oil prices could go up, which would push up costs for businesses and consumers. That might make it harder for central banks to ...

Trump: One way or another we're going to take on Iran

Looks like the US and UK have signed a trade deal, which sounds good on the surface—but kinda hard to get too excited when that 10% US tariff on UK goods is still sticking around. They’re calling it a breakthrough, but if big trade barriers like ...

US-UK trade pact will leave the 10% US tariff in place - CNN

It’s definitely interesting to see how inflation expectations are shifting. While tariff policies may be pushing prices up in the short term, any changes in those policies could ease some of that pressure. But what really stands out is the ...

US inflation expectations continue to rise in April

Not sure if this was the original strategy or if Trump is pivoting under pressure. The timing of the tariff cuts seems pretty significant, especially considering how the market's been reacting. It's like they’re trying to de-escalate while balancing ...

White House considers slashing China tariffs to de-escalate trade war

De-escalation could help stabilize things, but with the market collapse yesterday, it's clear that sentiment can shift quickly. Even if tensions ease, it might not be enough to prevent sharp moves, especially with all the uncertainty still around. ...

US Treasury Secretary Bessent sees de-escalation with China, situation unsustainable

I think Trump’s approach to pushing for rate cuts by replacing the entire Fed board could be risky. The Fed's independence is key to maintaining stability, and meddling with that might cause more harm than good in the long run, especially in terms ...

If Trump wants rate cuts, he would likely need to replace the Fed’s full board along with...