The Port of Long Beach, California viewed from a distance US president Trump has imposed a new set of tariffs invoking “national security” on a range of products including branded and patented pharmaceuticals, heavy trucks, furniture and kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities. From October 1, a 25 percent tariff will be imposed on heavy trucks, […]
Japan’s Leading Economic Index Final rose to 106.1, up from the previous 105.0, marking a 1.1-point increase. This upward movement indicates a positive shift in economic conditions. Elevate Your Investing Strategy: Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 55% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence. […]
Fundamental Overview The USD rallied across the board last week after a slate of strong US data. The focus was mainly on Jobless Claims which beat expectations by a big margin with Initial Claims falling to the lowest level since July and Continuing Claims improving further. This triggered a hawkish repricing in interest rates expectations […]
Goldman Sachs has issued a latest warning that a series of factors are significantly increasing the risk of the US economy ‘reaccelerating,’ presenting a markedly different outlook and set of challenges for the monetary policy path in 2026. On September 28, Goldman Sachs analysts Cosimo Codacci-Pisanelli and Rikin Shah stated in their latest report that […]
The World Free Zones Organization (World FZO) will host its 11th annual World Congress from 10–12 October 2025 at the Hainan International Conference and Exhibition Centre, bringing together more than 1,500 policymakers, business leaders, and free zone practitioners from across the globe. Held under the theme “Zones: Gateways to Global Prosperity, Trade, and Sustainable Innovation”, […]
Rich Americans may not be able to power the economy through a slowdown after all. A lot of economic punditry recently has been focused on high earners as a pillar of continued consumer strength, with their robust spending helping to prop up economic growth. But there are a few reasons why that might not be […]
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 27: (L-R) Michael Roberts and Nuria Garcia speak onstage during the 2025 Global Citizen Festival at Central Park on September 27, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images for Global Citizen) MetLife Foundation Commits $9 Million to FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund NEW YORK, September 28, […]
EUR/USD Consolidates at 1.1700 as Dollar Strength Reasserts The EUR/USD pair closed the week near 1.1700, rebounding after dipping toward 1.1650 earlier in the session. The euro regained some ground following U.S. inflation data that matched expectations, with Core PCE rising 0.2% month-over-month and 2.9% year-over-year in August. Headline PCE came in at 2.7% annually, […]
A government shutdown could begin within days, halting pay for hundreds of thousands of federal workers and delaying services, as lawmakers remain deadlocked over funding past Sept. 30. The financial impact of a shutdown typically depends on the length of the disruption, with each week costing the U.S. economy about $7 billion, according to a […]
California kept its bragging rights as the world’s fourth-largest economy in the latest update on state-level business output. The Golden State economy was producing goods and services at a nation-leading $4.215 trillion annual pace in the second quarter. That’s according to the latest estimates of gross domestic product by the Bureau of Economic Analysis released […]
