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Trump Urges Fed to Cut Rates Amid Job Growth, Downplays Inflation Risks

Despite strong U.S. job growth in April, President Trump continues to insist that inflation is no longer a concern and is urging the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, even as market uncertainty around his tariff policies grows....

Gerik

Japanese investors will demand a ‘MAGA discount’

As the risk of doing business with the US rises, so will the costs.

Devin

Japan's Central Bank Halts Rate Hikes—But Signals the Tightening Cycle Is Not Over

Japan’s central bank is pausing its rate hikes, not ending them. Although global trade tensions and domestic uncertainty are weighing on economic recovery, persistent inflation and wage pressures suggest the Bank of Japan may resume tightening once conditions stabilize....

Gerik

London’s Carbon Paradox: UK Banks Fuel Global Fossil Projects Despite Climate Promises

UK banks have invested over $100 billion in fossil fuel expansion projects, making London a global financial hub for high-emission ventures despite climate pledges—raising concerns over the country’s role in undermining global climate...

Gerik

Preventing trade shocks from igniting the next financial crisis

‘Preparedness, not prediction, is the watchword’

Thomas

Japan Hints at Using U.S. Treasuries as Leverage in Trade Talks, but Global Market Risks Loom Large

Japan’s Finance Minister has hinted that its vast holdings of U.S. Treasury bonds could be used as a bargaining chip in trade negotiations with Washington—though any actual bond sell-off remains highly unlikely due to its potential to disrupt global markets....

Gerik

Flows into Bunds and European sovereigns will remain consistent

Tariffs uncertainty will only strengthen these trends.

Damon

Trump Doubles Down on Tariffs Amid Economic Slowdown: Strategic Leverage or Political Gamble?

Despite a contracting economy and mounting market volatility, Donald Trump remains firmly committed to his tariff strategy, betting that economic pressure on trade partners will yield long-term gains...

Gerik

NASA Rocket, Lunar Station Face Cuts In Trump 2026 Budget

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is seeking to axe key parts of NASA's moon program in favor of commercial alternatives and his Mars-focused agenda, targeting an array of established projects in a proposed $6 billion cut to the space agency's overall budget for next year.

Devin

Fix for payment rail fragmentation? Simpler, unified systems

Interoperable systems achieve higher adoption, efficiency and user satisfaction.

Alex

Diversity of thought engenders better outcomes for commercial banks

Souâd Benkredda: Eliminating perspectives impacts results.

Owen Li

China has just raised its debt ceiling

Parliamentary sessions reveal everything is subordinate to growth.

Kevin Du

Consequences of chaos: why the IMF is too optimistic about US policies

Impact of Trump trade measures will last longer than expected.

Jason

Are the dollar’s days really numbered?

‘Sell America’ and the news of dollar demise are overdone.

Devin

Will Global Agreements Drive Financial Uplift?

International dynamics are poised for a significant shift as next week’s schedule features key diplomatic engagements. Canada is preparing for talks with President Trump, and new developments in negotiations with Japan have emerged. Notably, an impending agreement with India has captured attention, suggesting enhanced economic ties. Meanwhile, the European Union has signaled intent to advance trade deals, willing to allocate up to $100 billion for increased imports. This whirl of activities hints at a potentially transformative period for global markets.

Kevin Du

Tariffs: impact on MENA will be indirect but far from irrelevant

Neutrality between US and China may come under pressure.

Thomas

Cliff Notes: Gauging Confidence Effects

Key insights from the week that was.

Damon

Critical moment for women in finance

Index scores improve but progress is under threat.

Damon

Big Oil Pulls Back on Buybacks as Falling Oil Prices Force Strategic Recalibration

Facing a 12% drop in oil prices since the start of the year, major oil companies are expected to scale back share buyback programs, with investor focus shifting to how Big Oil adapts its capital strategies amid lower market valuations...

Gerik

What’s Next: Fed & BoE Rate Decisions

In the upcoming week, focus will shift back to monetary policy, with key interest rate decisions expected from both the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England.

Thomas

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