Monthly review

Economies:   United States The US trade deficit narrowed to USD 54 billion in July, from USD 55.5 billion in June.  However it was higher than a year earlier and the deficit in...

Economies:   United States The US President hinted Europe could be the next trade war victim, as he said in a speech that “The European Union is worse than China, just smaller. It...

Economies:   United States Figures released by The Commerce Department in July showed the US trade deficit widened in May, as businesses likely stocked goods ahead of an increase in tariffs on Chinese...

Economies:   United States US consumer confidence took a big hit in June, falling to its lowest level since September 2017 as uncertainties about the global economy, as well as the labour market,...

Economies:   United States Trade tensions resurfaced this month, with the US raising tariffs on USD 200bln worth of Chinese made goods. China retaliated by raising tariffs on USD 60bln of US items...

Economies:   United States Non-Farm payrolls strongly disappointed this month as the actual job growth of 20’000 came short of analyst expectations of 120’000. On the international trade front, a trade deal between...

Economies: United States Much of investors’ attention was centred on trade talks between the US and China. Citing “substantial progress” in negotiations, the US President took the decision to delay a tariff...