Trump’s Sudden Tariff Reversal: A Strategic Pause or Market-Driven Retreat?
Just hours after new U.S. trade tariffs officially took effect, President Donald Trump made a dramatic pivot by suspending part of the policy for 90 days. This unexpected move came after significant market turmoil and mounting pressure from Wall Street,...
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China’s Inflation Turns Negative Again; Continued Trade War Pressures on Prices
In March 2025, China’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) fell by 0.1% compared to the same period last year. This came as a surprise to markets, which had anticipated a slight increase of 0.1%. This marks the second consecutive month of...
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Beijing’s Economic Response to Washington: China Lets Yuan Fall to Strengthen Exports
In recent months, the ongoing trade war between China and the United States has taken a new turn. China has strategically allowed the yuan to depreciate, sending ripples through global financial markets. This move is part of a broader effort...
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Decline in Consumer Confidence in Japan; Index Drops to Its Lowest Level in the Past Year
The Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) in Japan fell to 34.1 in March 2025, down from 34.8 (revised) in the previous month. This marks the fourth consecutive decline in the index, bringing it to its lowest level since March 2023. The...
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Heavy Drop in Wall Street Indices
On one of the most turbulent trading days of 2025, major US stock indices closed sharply lower. The S&P 500 dropped 1.6%, ending at 4,983 points, just 1.4% away from officially entering a bear market (a 20% decline from its...
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