The $115 Trillion Economy Faces Dual Superpower Shocks
The $115 trillion global economy is caught between competing visions from the US and China, creating widespread uncertainty. Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs represent an aggressive attempt to reshape global trade in America’s favor, threatening to disrupt supply chains, raise import prices, and transform trade relationships worldwide. Meanwhile, China under Xi…
The $115 Trillion Economy Faces Dual Superpower Shocks
The $115 trillion global economy is caught between competing visions from the US and China, creating widespread uncertainty. Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs represent an aggressive attempt to reshape global trade in America’s favor, threatening to disrupt supply chains, raise import prices, and transform trade relationships worldwide. Meanwhile, China under Xi…
Safe Haven Shift: Why Gold Rises as Bitcoin Falls in 2025
From 2022 to 2024, gold and Bitcoin moved together as alternative assets, with gold gaining 67% while Bitcoin surged nearly 400%. However, in 2025, this relationship has broken down. While gold has gained 16% in 2025, Bitcoin has fallen more than 6% from its January peak of $109,000. Analysts argue…
Why This Gold Rally Differs From the 1980s Boom
Gold prices have soared to record heights, reaching $3,167.57 per ounce last week. The metal has gained 16% this year, following an impressive 27% growth in 2024. Analysts comparing today’s rally to the 1980s gold boom see key differences suggesting this surge may last longer. Today’s rally is driven mainly…
“Outlook Negative From Here”: Goldman Finds Frontloading Party Is Over
“Outlook Negative From Here”: Goldman Finds Frontloading Party Is Over Over the past year, U.S. importers have been frontloading shipments—ranging from e-commerce goods and small appliances to soft goods and replacement parts—across Transpacific trade lanes in anticipation of President Trump’s tariff threats. With Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariff blitz passed and the potential for even more tariffs […]
“Outlook Negative From Here”: Goldman Finds Frontloading Party Is Over
“Outlook Negative From Here”: Goldman Finds Frontloading Party Is Over Over the past year, U.S. importers have been frontloading shipments—ranging from e-commerce goods and small appliances to soft goods and replacement parts—across Transpacific trade lanes in anticipation of President Trump’s tariff threats. With Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariff blitz passed and the potential for even more tariffs […]
Economists Warn: Trump’s ‘Job Destruction Order’ Already Impacting U.S. Economy
Economists are forecasting a sharp economic downturn in the U.S. due to President Trump’s recently implemented tariffs. Carl Weinberg of High Frequency Economics predicts the economy will contract by 4.5% in Q2 2023, with further contraction expected in the second half of the year. He describes the tariffs as “the…
Economists Warn: Trump’s ‘Job Destruction Order’ Already Impacting U.S. Economy
Economists are forecasting a sharp economic downturn in the U.S. due to President Trump’s recently implemented tariffs. Carl Weinberg of High Frequency Economics predicts the economy will contract by 4.5% in Q2 2023, with further contraction expected in the second half of the year. He describes the tariffs as “the…
Economists Warn: Trump’s ‘Job Destruction Order’ Already Impacting U.S. Economy
Economists are forecasting a sharp economic downturn in the U.S. due to President Trump’s recently implemented tariffs. Carl Weinberg of High Frequency Economics predicts the economy will contract by 4.5% in Q2 2023, with further contraction expected in the second half of the year. He describes the tariffs as “the…
Economists Warn: Trump’s ‘Job Destruction Order’ Already Impacting U.S. Economy
Economists are forecasting a sharp economic downturn in the U.S. due to President Trump’s recently implemented tariffs. Carl Weinberg of High Frequency Economics predicts the economy will contract by 4.5% in Q2 2023, with further contraction expected in the second half of the year. He describes the tariffs as “the…