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Fed Holds Rates Steady at 4.25%-4.50% as Tariff Uncertainty Looms

On May 7, 2025, the United States Federal Reserve announced its decision to maintain the federal funds rate at 4.25%-4.50%, aligning with market expectations and marking the fourth consecutive meeting without a change. Following a 25-basis-point cut in December 2024, the Fed’s cautious stance reflects concerns over inflation and the …

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Trump’s Tariff Tug of War: China Faces 125% Hike as Others Get 90-Day Reprieve

In a bold move shaking global trade, the U.S. president has announced a dramatic escalation in tariffs on Chinese imports, raising them to a staggering 125% effective immediately. This decision comes alongside a temporary 90-day pause on other tariff plans, offering a brief respite for trading partners outside China. The …

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Oil Prices Crash to 2017 Low Amid Tariff Fears and Production Surge

Oil prices plummeted by 7% on Friday, hitting their lowest level since 2017, as concerns intensified regarding the potential economic repercussions of wide-ranging tariffs. This sharp downturn was compounded by a major oil-producing nation’s promise to increase output in case of war and a key oil producers’ group’s decision to …

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Oil Prices Crash to 2017 Low Amid Tariff Fears and Production Surge

Oil prices plummeted by 7% on Friday, hitting their lowest level since 2017, as concerns intensified regarding the potential economic repercussions of wide-ranging tariffs. This sharp downturn was compounded by a major oil-producing nation’s promise to increase output in case of war and a key oil producers’ group’s decision to …

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Trump Announces Sweeping Tariffs on Global Trade, EU Fires Back

In a fiery address from the White House Rose Garden on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump unveiled what he called “Liberation Day” for American industry—a sweeping plan to impose a 10% baseline tariff on all U.S. trading partners, coupled with steeper duties targeting dozens of countries he accused …

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FOMC Decision: Fed Holds Steady Amid Economic Uncertainty, Trump’s Tariff

In a widely anticipated move, the U.S. Federal Reserve opted to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at the 4.25%-4.5% range during its March policy meeting, marking the second consecutive pause after a 25-basis-point cut in December. With the U.S. economy facing lingering uncertainties—compounded by speculation over potential tariffs under …

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“Trump’s Tariff Tango: Backtracks, Ceasefire Hopes, and Economic Optimism

In a whirlwind of announcements, former U.S. President Donald Trump has stirred both domestic and international attention. Within hours of declaring on his Truth Social account a plan to impose a 50% double tariff on Canadian steel and aluminum, Trump appeared to backtrack. Facing pressure from market reactions and his …

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Trump Ignites Trade Firestorm: Reciprocal Tariffs on Canada Escalate Economic Tensions

US President Donald Trump has reignited trade tensions with Canada by imposing sweeping tariffs, marking a significant escalation in his administration’s trade policies. On March 4, 2025, the United States implemented a 25% tariff on all Canadian goods entering the country, with a slightly reduced rate of 10% applied to …

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