And so, it begins! Donald Trump’s Presidential victory heralded the return of headline risk thanks to his off-the-cuff comments – nor has he changed his love of tariffs, or his method of communicating them (social media).
The beginning of 2025 has brought a sense of uncertainty for many. At the same time, ongoing global conflicts continue to contribute to wider concerns about the future. However, there are steps people can take to improve their financial situation.
Market attention was beginning to shift toward the 9th of July deadline for President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs to take effect, amid continued mixed signals from the White House.
A relatively quiet week on the economic calendar had investors looking mainly to what was coming out of the US to make their next moves. On Monday, President Trump announced a “complete and total ceasefire” between Israel and Iran following 12 days of conflict, a statement later confirmed by the Israeli Prime Minister.