Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the Chinese economy myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. Rating agency Fitch has downgraded China’s sovereign debt over concerns about weaker public finances and the impact of higher tariffs on exports, a move that prompted accusations of bias from Beijing. In a statement on … Read more
The EU’s Anti-Coercion Instrument provides a powerful tool for responding to Donald Trump’s 20% tariff on EU imports. But a coordinated international response with partners like Canada and Japan would have far more weight, argues André Wolf. US President Donald Trump’s announcement of additional 20% tariffs on EU imports as part of his global tariff … Read more
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen holds a press conference, on April 3, 2025. VYACHESLAV OSELEDKO / AFP Countries vowed, on Thursday, April 3, to hit back at US President Donald Trump’s global tariffs onslaught, but left the door open to negotiations, as markets tumbled over fears his trade war would damage the global … Read more
Whenever the markets become ‘scary’ due to current events, advisors can anticipate calls from anxious clients wondering what to do next. These clients are often in fight-or-flight mode, which can make it difficult to have a rational discussion or a productive conversation about their financial plan. And if an advisor jumps straight to data – … Read more
Tariffs and threats of tariffs have been roiling financial markets since January. Property and casualty insurers are no less concerned, as the cost of repairing and replacing damaged property is a driver of claim costs and, ultimately, policyholder premiums. Triple-I Chief Economist and Data Scientist Dr. Michel Léonard recently sat down to explain the implications … Read more