Trump’s Trade War and the Dollar, a moment of history?
In a plot twist worthy of a financial soap opera, the US dollar—once the shining beacon of global stability—is starting to look suspiciously like another...
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U.S. Treasuries: From Safe Haven to Market Hazard?
The great Treasury selloff is gaining steam—not in a good way. For the third day running, long U.S. government bonds have come under heavy fire,...
Trump’s Tariffs: is it the end of the King dollar?
As President Donald Trump proudly imposes the highest tariffs in over a century, a more delicate debate simmers beneath the surface: Is the US dollar...
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 Euro’s Great Comeback: A False Dawn or the Real Deal?
The euro has staged its most impressive three-day rally since 2015, sending traders into a frenzy and fuelling speculation that the single currency could surge...
The Dollar’s 2025 Paradox: Trump’s Inflationary Boom or a Looming Catastrophe?
If history has taught us anything, economic fundamentals eventually catch up with political bravado. As we move deeper into 2025, the U.S. dollar remains a...
China’s Yuan Tightrope: Desperate Measures, Diminishing Control
China is pulling out all the stops to defend the yuan as its tightly controlled currency teeters dangerously close to the edge of its politically...
Trump’s Foolhardy Dollar Crusade
President-elect Donald Trump has once again shown his knack for turning complex global financial systems into personal political games. This time, he declared war on...
Emerging Markets Face the Heat: Trump’s Tariffs, Dollar Strength, and Bond Woes
The outlook for emerging market bonds denominated in local currencies is deteriorating as investors abandon hopes of rate cuts, brace for a potential trade war,...