Asian Currencies Mostly Strengthen Amid Dollar Headwinds
Most Asian currencies strengthened in morning trading amid continuing headwinds for the U.S. dollar, including worries about fading U.S. exceptionalism.
China Warns Against Trade Deal With U.S. at Beijing's Expense
China has warned countries against making trade deals with the U.S. that could hurt China's interests, in response to reports that Washington planned to pressure nations to limit trade with Beijing in exchange for tariff exemptions.
Investors are eager for tariff deals. They might get more tumult in bonds and stocks instead.
The world's deepest, most liquid bond market remains vulnerable to aggressive selloffs that could alarm stock investors.
Trump Is Everywhere Except in the Economic Data
Fears that tariffs, spending cuts and deportations would lead to recession and inflation have yet to show up in the numbers.
Trump's Trade Offensive Threatens America's Financial Primacy
Rising volatility and dollar weakness raise fears of a financial realignment, away from U.S. shores
China's Benchmark Lending Rates Left on Hold Again
China's benchmark lending rates remained unchanged again this month, with policymakers likely watching to see how the trade war with the U.S. unfolds before taking further steps to stimulate the economy.
Foreign Stocks Are on a Tear. Why It Isn't Too Late to Buy Them.
Global stocks have more attractive valuations than U.S. stocks. Experts say you should have at least 25% allocated toward foreign holdings.
Fed's Goolsbee warns economic activity may slump this summer after 'artificially high' pre-tariff bump
U.S. economic activity may appear "artificially high" before dropping off this summer, Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee said Sunday, as businesses and consumers look to stock up before the Trump administration's tariffs take effect.
Putin's War Economy Can't Escape Trump's Trade Blitz
Russia dodged "Liberation Day" tariffs, but Moscow is still perilously exposed for one reason: oil.
Who Will Pay the Price for Trump's Economic Goals?
Slash the trade deficit and the net inflow of foreign money dries up. This will hit share prices and raise the cost of borrowing for companies.
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April 21, 2025 03:00 ET (07:00 GMT)
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