As global trade tensions continue to rise, U.S. businesses—especially manufacturers and service providers—are starting to feel the weight of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. With fresh data set to be released next week, industry leaders and economists are closely watching to assess how deeply these tariffs are affecting economic activity and corporate sentiment. The […]
The credit market is flashing warning signs once again. Liquidity conditions have deteriorated to levels not seen since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020. Below is a breakdown of the current situation, highlighted by Torsten Sløk, chief economist at Apollo, who provided key data insights into the growing illiquidity in corporate […]
Amid the recent market turmoil fueled by Donald Trump’s trade war rhetoric, things could have been much worse. Ironically, both investors and the Trump administration owe a silent debt of gratitude to a longtime antagonist of the former president: former SEC Chair Gary Gensler. T+1 Settlement: A Quiet Market Hero Despite extreme price swings and […]
Global stock markets rallied on Monday following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a delay in imposing tariffs on imported consumer electronics from China. The move brought temporary relief to investors, easing fears sparked by last week’s volatile trading caused by escalating trade tensions. Futures tracking the S&P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 rose […]
The oil and gas industry in the North Sea has witnessed a series of strategic mergers, allowing companies to offset billions in taxes owed by integrating profitable assets with those suffering significant tax losses. Over the past six months, three key deals have taken place, reshaping the landscape for companies operating in the region. Tax […]
The escalating tariff battle between the U.S. and China has brought unexpected winners and losers. While American farmers struggle under the weight of shrinking exports, Brazil is emerging as the unlikely victor—poised to become China’s top food supplier. Brazil Rises as a Food Powerhouse As the largest economy in Latin America, Brazil is seizing the […]
