It was a week full of surprises that culminated on its final day, leaving global financial markets ending their sessions in an unexpected manner given the political and economic developments that unfolded throughout the period. This weekly summary reviews the most important events that shaped the landscape. Sources of Uncertainty …
Read More »Will U.S.–Iran Tensions Trigger the Next Oil Shock?
Military Buildup Raises Market Alarms: The United States has increased its military presence in the Middle East, fueling speculation of a possible strike on Iran. Brent crude has already surged past $70 per barrel, while U.S. crude climbed nearly $10 in a month. Investors are bracing for further volatility as …
Read More »Trump Doubles Down on Tariffs After Court Ruling, Signaling a New Escalation in Trade Policy
In a defiant response to a major legal setback, U.S. President Donald Trump signaled a renewed and more aggressive push on trade tariffs, insisting that his administration will find alternative legal routes to impose new duties despite a recent Supreme Court ruling that curtailed his authority.Speaking from the White House …
Read More »Markets Cheer Supreme Court Tariff Ruling as Stocks and Crypto Rally
U.S. financial markets and cryptocurrencies moved decisively higher after a landmark decision by the US Supreme Court struck down sweeping tariffs imposed under emergency powers, removing a major source of economic and policy uncertainty that had weighed on global sentiment.The ruling concluded that the former president Donald Trump exceeded his …
Read More »U.S. Inflation Refuses to Cool as Growth Slows Sharply — The Federal Reserve’s Hardest Test Yet
The latest batch of U.S. economic data has delivered an uncomfortable message to markets: inflation remains stubbornly elevated just as economic momentum fades. Fresh readings on Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) inflation for December 2025, alongside fourth-quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures, reveal an economy drifting toward a dangerous crossroads. Prices …
Read More »Pound Rallies as US Court Halts Trump Tariffs and Dollar Weakens
The British Pound moved higher against the US Dollar on Friday after a ruling by the US Supreme Court blocked trade tariffs linked to former president Donald Trump. The decision dented confidence in the Dollar, already under pressure from signs of slowing US economic growth.The court ruled that the tariffs, …
Read More »Supreme Court Strikes Down Major Portion of Trump’s Tariff Agenda
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday invalidated a significant part of President Donald Trump’s expansive tariff program, ruling that the law used to justify many of the duties does not grant the president authority to impose tariffs. The decision, delivered in a 6–3 ruling, marks a major setback for one …
Read More »US Economy Slows Sharply in Q4 2025, Raising Concerns Over Consumer and Market Momentum
The United States’ economic growth slowed more than expected in the final quarter of 2025, with the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanding at an annualized rate of just 1.4%. This is a marked drop from the 4.4% growth recorded in the previous quarter and falls short of the anticipated 3% …
Read More »PCE Inflation Comes in Hotter Than Expected, Reinforcing the Fed’s Cautious Stance
U.S. inflation data for December delivered a mild upside surprise, with the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index rising to 2.9% year over year, slightly above market expectations of 2.8%. The figures suggest that inflation pressures remain sticky as the year closed, even as broader disinflation trends continue to unfold.On …
Read More »Core PCE Overshoots Forecasts, Pressuring the Fed to Maintain Higher Rates
The latest readings of the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index—widely regarded as the Federal Reserve’s most reliable and preferred measure of U.S. inflation—came in above market expectations. Core PCE, which excludes food and energy prices, also exceeded forecasts, signaling stronger‑than‑anticipated underlying inflation pressures. These results highlight the possibility that the …
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