Donald Trump signalled that smartphones and other consumer electronics imported to the US from China would face tariffs, dealing a blow to hopes of a reprieve for Big Tech companies such as Apple, Nvidia and Microsoft. “NOBODY is getting “off the hook” for the unfair Trade Balances, and Non Monetary Tariff Barriers, that other Countries … Read more
Donald Trump’s tariff policies appear to be changing once again. It appears that the Trump administration’s tariff exemptions on iPhones and other electronics announced on Friday are coming back. After imposing a whopping 145 percent tariff on goods from China, Trump rolled out exceptions that were surely welcomed by tech companies like Apple. SEE ALSO: … Read more
Some thoughts and questions on what’s been happening in the markets of late: The market still has veto power. Seeing bond yields scream higher Tuesday night was the first time I got nervous about the possibility of a financial crisis: The bond market is probably what spooked the White House into the 90-day pause on … Read more
The specifics of President Donald Trump’s tariffs have changed quite a bit over the past few days. Now, it looks like a whole host of electronics, including most smartphones, will be excluded from the new tariffs. According to guidelines released Friday from Customs and Border Protection, there are 20 products that are exempt from the 125 … Read more
Catastrophe bonds are once again showing their value as a source of portfolio stability, with specialist cat bond fund managers Plenum Investments and Icosa Investments AG highlighting the sector’s calm performance despite growing volatility in broader financial markets tied to U.S. tariff tensions and macroeconomic uncertainty.In separate updates, both Plenum Investments and Icosa Investments AG … Read more