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Tariffs pose rising inflation and rate cut risks for H2 2025 as CPI data hints at early price pressures in key goods. See why markets may be underpricing this threat.
One economist told Newsweek that companies may be wary of "consumer backlash" if they hike prices to mitigate the tariffs' impact.
New data showing price increases last month could foreshadow even higher costs if the president imposes steep tariffs on Aug. 1.
MAS has already eased the pace of the Singdollar's appreciation twice this year - in January and April. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
I am not forecasting a recession now but the risk rises as tariff uncertainty continues. If not settled by the end of summer, expect a recession in the fall and winter.
6don MSN
A top New Zealand central banker said on Thursday that while the full impact of U.S. tariffs remains uncertain, they could ease medium-term inflation pressures in the country, although the tariffs might dampen business investment and household spending.
Financial news has been breaking fast and furious, thanks to President Trump. Over the past week, he has: Escalated threats of sharply higher tariffs on major trading partners that don’t cut trade deals with him by the end of the month.
Canadian National Railway's strong pricing, cost control, and easing headwinds position CNI stock as an attractive opportunity despite revenue challenges. See more.