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Don’t Be Fooled by the Bounce: The Market Storm Isn’t Over Yet

Recent upticks in the market may disguise the ongoing risks that remain for investors; these factors point to the importance of a defensive strategy.

MarketBeat · Apr 29, 2025

People feel so bad about the economy because of tariffs and inflation that consumer confidence sank to a 13-year low

President Donald Trump’s tariff policies have largely impacted how consumers feel about the economy.

Fortune · Apr 29, 2025

US-China trade war could hurt Nigerian entrepreneurs: why, and how they should prepare

As China and the United States lock horns in a trade war, slamming tariffs on each other, entrepreneurs in Nigeria are vulnerable to the fallout. In 2024, 27.8% of imports into Nigeria came from China. In the same year, US exports to Nigeria reached US$4.2 billion. Economist and entrepreneurship researcher…

The Conversation · Apr 29, 2025

HSBC sets aside more cash for bad loans amid Trump tariff war

UK-based bank warns that trade tensions will lead to lower investment, consumer spending and GDP growth

The Guardian - UK · Apr 29, 2025

Australian shares hit seven-week high as streak goes on

All but one sector finished higher on the Australian share market that is trading on an almost two-month high after days of gains, as tariff turmoil eases.

AAP · Apr 29, 2025

Food inflation rises to highest point in 11 months

The price of food is now 2.6% higher than a year ago, up from 2.4% in March, according to the BRC-NIQ Shop Price Index.

Evening Standard · Apr 28, 2025

New survey shows business outlook is weakening and uncertainty rising as the trade war bites

Uncertainty is everywhere these days.

The Conversation · Apr 28, 2025

Dollar Retreats on Economic Uncertainty

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Monday fell by -0.52%. The dollar today gave up an early advance and turned lower on economic concerns after the Apr Dallas Fed manufacturing survey of general business activity index fell more than expected to a 5-year low. The dollar is also under pressure on...

Barchart · Apr 28, 2025

The DBA ETF Rally: A Signal of Rising Inflation and Opportunities for Traders

The Invesco DB Agriculture Fund (DBA) ETF surged in April, driven by a red-hot rally in commodity futures, which caught the attention of professional traders. This move signals rising inflation, challenging Fed policy, and revealing trading opportunities to the informed. We will review the forces behind the rally, its implications…

Barchart · Apr 28, 2025

Trump’s first 100 days: economic uncertainty spikes while the president’s approval ratings tank

When US president Donald Trump took office in January he inherited a strong economy, which was growing faster than those of many of its rivals. Nevertheless, he won the election in November on the back of strong voter dissatisfaction with the economy, especially the cost of living. This is the…

The Conversation · Apr 28, 2025