The U.S. credit rating downgrade continues to have negative effects on the bond market, with long-term yields globally starting to rise again. U.S. debt is worrying the bond market, as well as the dollar, which struggles to break through key support levels against the euro. Meanwhile, Trump threatens Europe with 50% tariffs.

The U.S. economy slipped into reverse in the first quarter of 2025, with inflation ticking higher. That was the key message from the latest GDP release, as a surge in imports weighed heavily on growth. In Europe, inflation remains subdued, giving the euro a chance to regroup after its sharp rally in recent weeks amid…

Powell Holds the Line as Trump Turns Up the Heat and Trade Tensions Escalate The Fed isn’t coming to Trump’s rescue—quite the opposite. Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s comments last week revealed a growing rift between the central bank and the White House. Powell reiterated that monetary policy decisions will remain independent of political pressure. He…

Trump’s Tariffs Spark Global Trade War and Economic Uncertainty The day of reckoning has arrived. Or rather, the day of liberation. But also, the day of surrender, judging by the markets’ reaction. As promised during his campaign, Trump shook the world with his decision to impose tariffs on imports from numerous countries, starting with a…