The specter of intensified global trade conflicts, colloquially dubbed "Trade Wars 2.0," is casting a long shadow over the international economic landscape as Donald Trump's potential return to the U.S. presidency draws closer. With proposals for sweeping new tariffs, including rates as high as 60% on goods from
The financial markets are abuzz following the latest economic reports, which present a challenging dual narrative of persistent inflation and a noticeably weakening labor market. This intricate interplay is forcing the Federal Reserve into a precarious balancing act, with implications that ripple through public companies and the broader economy. Recent
The U.S. stock market is in the midst of a remarkable resurgence, with both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite indices recently achieving unprecedented closing highs. This rally, fueled by a potent combination of cooler-than-expected inflation data, robust corporate earnings—particularly from the technology sector—and the insatiable
UPS and FedEx are facing turbulence due to changes in trade flows and weakening demand. Analyst downgrades and lowered forecasts highlight risks for the critical peak shipping season.
Over the past six months, FedEx’s shares (currently trading at $225.63) have posted a disappointing 7.1% loss, well below the S&P 500’s 17.4% gain. This may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
Despite widespread market expectations for a September interest rate cut, the Federal Reserve finds itself navigating a perilous economic landscape marked by persistently high inflation. Stubbornly "sticky" services inflation, coupled with the escalating impact of new tariffs on core goods, is creating a complex dilemma for policymakers. While a cooling
The American manufacturing sector is currently trapped in a protracted downturn, characterized by a steady erosion of jobs and a sustained contraction in activity. Recent economic indicators paint a concerning picture, with thousands of manufacturing positions vanishing and key industrial gauges signaling a shrinking base. This persistent struggle carries immediate
Benchmark Brent crude prices fell 0.3% to $68.95 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate prices fell 18 cents to $65.40 per barrel at 4.35 a.m. ET.
Shares of parcel and cargo delivery company FedEx (NYSE:FDX)
fell 3.1% in the afternoon session after the company's Supply Chain division announced it will cut 611 jobs in Memphis, Tennessee.
A sudden and unprovoked attack in a vital energy-producing region of the Middle East has sent immediate shockwaves through global financial markets. Crude oil prices surged dramatically as fears of significant supply disruptions intensified, while equity markets worldwide reacted with heightened volatility, signaling a new era of geopolitical risk premium.
A stock with low volatility can be reassuring, but it doesn’t always mean strong long-term performance.
Investors who prioritize stability may miss out on higher-reward opportunities elsewhere.
August 2025 has marked a significant turning point in global trade, as the United States enacted a sweeping escalation of trade tariffs, sending shockwaves through international markets and prompting fears of a full-blown global trade war. These aggressive measures, driven by a complex web of economic and geopolitical rationales, have
Shares of global logistics giant FedEx are trading lower Monday afternoon. The stock is lower following the recent decision by the Trump administration to end the "de minimis" exemption.
The U.S. economy experienced a notable resurgence in the second quarter of 2025, with real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanding at an annualized rate of 3.0%. This figure, surpassing economists' expectations and marking a significant turnaround from the 0.5% contraction in Q1, initially painted a picture of
