Download IPFS The latest U.S. trade data for June show a significant drop in imports alongside a modest increase in exports, resulting in a narrower trade deficit. While the shift is seen as a positive sign for the country’s trade balance, analysts caution that it is too early to determine[Read More…]

Download IPFS Economists surveyed by Bloomberg expect U.S. core consumer prices, excluding food and energy, to post their sharpest monthly increase in recent months, rising 0.3% in July. The anticipated uptick is partly attributed to tariff-related pressures that have raised costs for certain goods. Core inflation is a closely watched[Read More…]

Download IPFS President Donald Trump has nominated his top economic adviser, Stephen Miran, to serve on the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors, a move that could influence the central bank’s internal decision-making style even if it does not immediately alter policy. Miran, an economist with prior experience at the U.S.[Read More…]

Download IPFS Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman has voiced strong support for implementing three interest rate cuts in 2025, citing signs of a weakening U.S. labor market and easing inflation pressures. Her comments come amid a divided policy outlook at the central bank as it navigates the[Read More…]

Download IPFS As trade negotiations between Washington and New Delhi remain stalled, economists warn that the current US tariff approach on Indian goods could have unintended consequences for American industries and consumers. The deadlock, which began during the Trump administration and has persisted through successive administrations, has placed billions of[Read More…]

Download IPFS The United States is expected to see higher inflation in the coming months as recently announced tariffs on a range of imports begin to filter through the economy. Economists warn that increased costs on goods from overseas, particularly from China, are likely to push up prices for American[Read More…]

Download IPFS The United States government has proposed a 100 % tariff on semiconductor imports, a move signaling a significant shift in trade policy affecting Taiwan’s semiconductor industry. The announcement has raised concerns among industry experts and economists about its potential consequences for the global chip supply chain and US[Read More…]

Download IPFS The recent escalation in trade tensions between the United States and India has led to a significant increase in tariffs on Indian imports, posing fresh economic challenges for the South Asian nation. US President Donald Trump announced a substantial hike in import duties, citing India’s ongoing purchases of[Read More…]

Download IPFS The recent rally in the US stock market may be approaching a pause as signs of slowing economic growth emerge, according to Andrew Garthwaite, chief global equity strategist at UBS. Garthwaite pointed to several macroeconomic indicators and market signals suggesting that the S&P 500’s bullish momentum could face[Read More…]

Download IPFS Morgan Stanley, a global financial services firm, has warned that if the current 50 % tariffs imposed by the United States on Indian goods remain in place for an extended period, India’s economic growth could be reduced by between 0.4 and 0.8 %. The forecast highlights growing concerns[Read More…]