April, Inflation and tariff
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TS Lombard economists are sounding alarm bells about the current market rally, urging investors to exercise caution despite apparent market optimism.
Donald Trump is pressuring the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates following a favorable inflation report, arguing that the current base rate is too high with a modest 2.3% annual CPI increase. However,
After implementation of tariffs of up to 145% on all imports from China, negotiatorswere able to agree to a temporary reduction to a 30% levy. This rate is plan
President Trump's announcement of additional tariffs led businesses to increase inventory imports to avoid higher prices, which in turn subtracted from the GDP. Many companies depend on Chinese factories for holiday goods, and tariffs could disrupt the timely and affordable arrival of these products.
The Fed should not commit to further interest rate cuts until it is clear whether the Trump administration's tariff policies lead to persistent inflation or a less serious, one-time adjustment in prices,
The head of the World Trade Organization has welcomed the agreement between the United States and China to reduce their tit-for-tat tariffs, while expressing concerns over the impact of the US tariff policy on global economic growth.
The ongoing tariff war may seem far away, but its impacts soon may be felt by Santa Barbara businesses, which rely on imports and exports to make their
CEO Bob Pragada said the impact of White House changes has been minimal and tariffs have provided the firm with consulting and advisory work.
The Philippine economy expanded slower than expected in the first quarter, underscoring challenges for policymakers even before the Trump administration’s trade war rocked markets and hurt global sentiment.
Data showing temperate consumer inflation in April does not necessarily reflect the impact of rising U.S. import tariffs, with the Federal Reserve still needing more data to discern the direction of prices and the economy,