Economy and TradingInternational Business and Trade

Dollar Steadies Amid US-China Trade Tensions, Political Shifts in France and Japan

** The dollar index edged higher as investors weighed tempered trade war fears and political developments in France and Japan. Cryptocurrencies and gold also saw notable movements amid holiday-thinned liquidity. **CONTENT:**

The U.S. dollar found its footing in early trading on Monday, recovering from a selloff as market participants assessed the latest escalation in U.S.-China trade tensions alongside political shifts in Europe and Asia. Investors appeared hopeful that Washington might soften its stance after President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs, while holidays in the U.S. and Japan contributed to thinner liquidity and heightened volatility across currencies and assets.

Energy PolicyInternational Business and Trade

Supreme Court Tariff Case: Economic Disruption Fears May Uphold Trump’s Trade Policy

The Supreme Court faces a pivotal decision on Trump’s tariffs that could reshape global trade. With billions collected and economic stability at risk, justices confront whether “unscrambling eggs” would prove too disruptive.

When the Supreme Court of the United States hears arguments challenging former President Donald Trump‘s sweeping tariff policy, the justices confront more than just constitutional questions—they face the practical reality of economic policy that has already transformed global commerce. The case represents a defining moment for businesses navigating trade uncertainty, with the Court’s decision potentially validating or invalidating one of the most aggressive uses of executive trade authority in American history.

The Economic Stakes of Unwinding Billions in Tariffs

Energy PolicyInternational Business and Trade

Trump-China Trade War Risks Major Stock Market Correction, Morgan Stanley Warns

Morgan Stanley’s chief equity strategist Mike Wilson warns U.S. stocks face a “larger than expected correction” if Trump and China don’t resolve trade tensions. The S&P 500 could decline 10-15% as trade policy uncertainty drives volatility. Semiconductor and China-exposed stocks are particularly vulnerable.

A leading Wall Street analyst is warning that U.S. stocks face a “larger than expected correction” if President Donald Trump and China fail to resolve their escalating trade tensions. Mike Wilson, chief U.S. equity strategist at Morgan Stanley, issued the bearish forecast Monday as renewed trade war threats jeopardize the fragile bull market that began earlier this year.

Trade Tensions Threaten Market Stability