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Geopolitical tensions remain elevated. After Venezuela, Iran’s regime now appears to be the next target of the Trump administration, as popular uprisings are driving tensions higher across the Middle East. These developments are compounded by renewed frictions with Europe linked to Greenland. Meanwhile, U.S. inflation data confirm that consumer prices continue to follow a downward…

Trump continues to dominate media attention following the removal of Venezuela’s president. Rhetoric is intensifying not only in Washington’s confrontations with China and Russia, but also with Europe, given Trump’s renewed interest in Greenland. South America, meanwhile, is increasingly portrayed as a new frontier for U.S. influence. Data on both sides of the Atlantic confirm…

The U.S. economy failed to generate jobs in the past quarter, a consequence of the government shutdown and, likely, of consumers becoming more cautious as inflation struggles to ease. Trump has sought to reassure the country by placing confidence in the future Federal Reserve chair, who is expected to lower interest rates. The dollar, meanwhile,…

The Federal Reserve cut rates by 25 basis points as expected, bringing them into the 3.5%–3.75% range, while striking a cautious tone on its next moves. At the same time, tensions are rising between President Trump and European leaders over Ukraine, with the tycoon increasingly aligned with Russian positions and eager to seal a deal…

The longest shutdown in U.S. history has unfolded amid uncertainty surrounding the Supreme Court’s pending ruling on tariffs and an unexpectedly hawkish turn in U.S. interest rate expectations following comments from Fed Chair Powell. As a result, the dollar regained ground, pushing EUR/USD back below 1.15. With key macro data and futures market positioning still…

Trump’s Asian Tour Brings Renewed Momentum Donald Trump’s Asian tour underscores the growing importance of Pacific alliances, strengthening ties with Japan and South Korea—two nations that had clashed with Washington over tariffs in recent months. The trip also highlights Trump’s intent to reach an agreement with China, marked by his meeting with President Xi and…

Trump is keeping tariff tensions high, with India becoming the latest target of a renewed 50% hike following Brazil. Europe, for now, appears to be out of the immediate line of fire, though the threat of further escalation—should trade agreements not be honored—remains, with pharmaceutical products still under the constant shadow of potential tariffs. After…

The trade war enters a new phase with agreements reached with the EU and Japan, but fresh tensions flare toward Canada, India, Brazil, and Switzerland. The tycoon seized on the disappointing jobs report to pressure Powell into delivering a rate cut. After testing key support levels, EUR/USD is once again moving higher.

Tariff Deals Take Shape as Trump Targets Powell and ECB Signals Pause Recent developments on the tariff front suggest the White House is serious about securing definitive trade deals before summer’s end. Japan has now agreed to Washington’s demands for a more balanced trade relationship, accepting a 15% tariff on exports to the U.S. and…