Trade

On Saturday morning, President Donald Trump issued a threat to impose a 100% tariff on Canadian imports, escalating the ongoing dispute spurred by Canada’s recent trade agreement with China. Trump took to Truth Social to warn of the impending tariff, directly targeting Canadian Prime Minister...

Global asset manager VanEck has projected a potential surge in the price of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), which could reach as high as $53.4 million by 2050. VanEck’s optimistic forecast predicts a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 29% for Bitcoin over the next quarter-century....

Anthony Scaramucci, the former White House Communications Director, recently highlighted what he considers a significant error by the US that enabled China to ascend as a manufacturing superpower. What Happened: In the latest The Rest Is Politics US podcast, Scaramucci pointed out a crucial mistake...

In the midst of market volatility, Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, has shared his perspective on the best times to trade Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), sparking a lively debate within the crypto community. What Happened: In a post on X, Zhao, also known as CZ, proposed that the secret to...

U.S. stock futures declined on Thursday after ending higher on Wednesday. Futures of major benchmark indices were trading lower. President Donald Trump imposed 50% tariffs on Brazil, escalating the trade tensions between the two nations. This was followed by a slew of letters posted on his Truth...

The latest twist in U.S. trade policy, marked by the Donald Trump administration sending 14 letters outlining tariff levels to its trading partners, has elicited three distinct, yet converging, reactions from key stakeholders, according to senior economist Mohamed El-Erian. What Happened: While...

U.S. stock futures declined on Monday after scaling fresh records in the previous truncated week. Futures of major benchmark indices were trading lower. President Donald Trump said that he would be sending out letters to America's trading partners, announcing that tariffs would be back to April 2...

The U.S. and China have finalized a trade understanding, building on an agreement reached last month in Geneva. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick confirmed the deal, which was signed two days ago, noting that the White House has immediate plans to secure agreements with ten other major trading...

The ongoing US-China trade war is set to hit the American toy industry, with the potential for a decrease in doll production and a rise in consumer prices. What Happened: William Su, a doll manufacturer, is among those grappling with the impact of increased tariffs. The decision by President Donald...

Dollar Tree Inc. (NASDAQ:DLTR) presented its “5 levers mitigation strategy” to address Donald Trump’s “highly fluid and changing” tariff scenario during its first quarter earnings call and highlighted its impact on second quarter profits. What Happened: The company...

As “Trump Always Chickens Out” or TACO trade was trending last week, the “Anywhere But The USA” or ABUSA trade is also emerging as a notable market trend in 2025, driven by concerns over U.S. economic policies, trade uncertainties, and a global shift toward diversified...

Fundstrat’s Tom Lee has been betting on a “new bull market” following the spike in the volatility gauge in April, while another analyst believes that it is the “TACO” trade that is fueling the “run it hot” optimism in the market. What Happened: According to...

The trade policy chaos has deepened, causing elevated volatility and uncertainty for the financial markets, as the tariff tussle has now entered the courts. Experts forecast a bumpy road till the time any concrete clarity emerges. What Happened: After the U.S. Court of International Trade...

Trade negotiations between the United States and China have reached an impasse, with both sides awaiting potential involvement from their respective leaders to break the deadlock, according to a report on Thursday. What Happened: Trade discussions between the United States and China have...

On Wednesday, major U.S. stock indices closed lower, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling 0.6% to 42,098.70 and the S&P 500 slipping by a similar margin to 5,888.55. The Nasdaq shed 0.5% to finish at 19,100.94. However, stock futures rebounded after a court overturned the Trump tariffs...