7 h. ago Five Key Charts to Watch in Global Commodity Markets This Week

Oil prices are at 2021 levels. Copper is rushing to the US, leaving Asian and London inventories at historically low levels. And, boy is it hot and dry around the world — which is good for US farmers but not so much for those in Europe.

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43 h. ago Charting the Global Economy: US Hiring Firm Even After GDP Falls

US job growth remained solid in April, illustrating healthy labor demand entering a period when tariffs have a greater risk of tempering hiring decisions.

Economics

8 d. ago Charting the Global Economy: US Dollar Slide Evocative of Nixon

The dollar is on pace for its worst performance during the first 100 days of a US presidency since Richard Nixon was in the White House as Donald Trump imposes tariffs and attempts to reshape global trade.

Culture

2 w. ago Charting the Global Economy: ECB Cuts Rates While Canada Holds

The European Central Bank and Bank of Canada opted for different policy responses to an escalating trade war, while both acknowledged growing risks to economic growth.

Culture

3 w. ago Charting the Global Economy: Turbulence Accompanies Tariff Pause

In the days following President Donald Trump’s mid-week decision to pause the stiffest of US tariffs — save for super-high duties on China — global financial markets remained turbulent, with investors seeking safe harbor and some central banks lowering interest rates.

Economics

4 w. ago Charting the Global Economy: US Tariffs Wallop Markets, Outlook

President Donald’s Trump’s mid-week move to impose broad US tariffs — punishing for many countries — kicked off massive shock waves that reverberated through corporate boardrooms, financial markets and world governments.

Economics