Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “UK markets have kicked off April on the front foot, after a poor start to the week saw the FTSE 100 lose 0.9% yesterday. In the…
In 15 minutes at lunch break, Christina Tsorba put forward questions of paramount importance to allaboutshipping’s John Faraclas: Listen to the live video below and see what’ reality: We look…
Derren Nathan, head of equity research, Hargreaves Lansdown: “FTSE 100 and European futures are pointing to a shaky start for stocks this morning, echoing weak sessions on Wall Street and Asian…
OSLO, Norway – 27 February 2025 – Analysts warn proposed fees on China-built container ships importing goods into the US may have unintended consequences, including port congestion, increasing freight rates…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’The threat of more potential tariffs from Trump is moving markets as investors assess the knock-on effect on goods across the…
A delay in tariffs on Mexico imports does little to ease the pain for US shippers still facing a 10% hike on tariffs from China in addition to massive increases…
‘America first’ showcases Trump’s currency confusion By Mark Sobel US President Donald Trump has again demonstrated his confusion on currency issues with his ‘America first’ executive order on trade policy.…
The Bulletin, January 2025 Donald Trump’s return to the White House and his commitment to ‘America first’ policies have reignited debates on the future of global trade, geopolitics and investment strategies.…
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Oslo, Norway – 21 January 2024 – Donald Trump has not immediately followed through with his election vow of sweeping import tariffs, but uncertainty in his trade policy leaves US…
Christine Lagarde’s communications challenge, In conversation with Libra’s co-creator, and more THE WEEKEND REVIEW –21-25 October 2019, Vol.10 Ed.43 Most-Read Commentary Lagarde’s communications challenge: Christine Lagarde is under pressure to revamp the ECB’s communications…
Commentary: Trump’s hallmark is insularity By Desmond Lachman in Washington The hallmark of US economic policy-making in the age of Trump is insularity. This is particularly the case with emerging…
COMMENTARY Trump wide of mark on ‘manipulation’ Although Donald Trump has legitimate gripes on China about the theft of intellectual property and high tariffs, his claims that Beijing is manipulating the…
Commentary: Trump wide of mark on ‘manipulation’ By Mark Sobel in Washington Donald Trump’s claims that China is manipulating its currency are woefully wide of the mark. China’s current account surplus…
HIGHLIGHTS WORLD ECONOMIC & MARKET DEVELOPMENTS GLOBAL MARKETS: Global equity markets traded in the red on Monday as a plunge in the Turkish lira generated a sell-off in risky assets while boosting demand…
The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) gained 25 points since yesterday – now standing at 849, and 19 plus since last Friday the 2nd of June when the main index stood…
HIGHLIGHTS WORLD ECONOMIC & MARKET DEVELOPMENTS GLOBAL MARKETS: The majority of global equity markets were firmer in early trade on Tuesday, with investors focusing on stronger than expected US tech…
TRUMP: THE FIRST ONE HUNDRED DAYS – BY MEGHNAD DESAI WITH OMFIF PRESS US president running into contradictions and dangers Whatever may come of Donald Trump’s economic programme, it…
HIGHLIGHTS WORLD ECONOMIC & MARKET DEVELOPMENTS GLOBAL MARKETS: The USD was firmer across the board and US Treasuries were weaker in European trade on Wednesdayafter hawkish comments by a number…