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What is a tariff and how do they impact markets?

A tariff is a tax on imported goods by a government with the aim of regulating international trade. How tariffs are collected, applied and who by is obviously dependent on the type of tariff and which country is applying them.

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February 21, 2025 04:58 AM
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US-China Trade War 2018: background, economic impact, market reactions

A trade war occurs when countries impose tariffs or other trade barriers on each other in response to economic or political disputes. These can include import tariffs, export restrictions and other protectionist policies to shelter domestic industries from foreign competition.

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How Have US Elections Impacted the Stock Market?

Broad stock market indices like the S&P 500 usually rise, regardless of who is in office.

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Crude Oil US Election Outlook

Crude Oil US Election Outlook: Crude oil prices have historically been influenced by various global events, with no single political party in the White House dominating price movements. Instead, oil price volatility is shaped by a mix of geopolitical, economic, and policy factors. However, the political stance of each administration provides insight into potential market shifts during US elections.

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US election: Impact on EUR/USD forecast and trading strategies

This guide will explore how the results, both actual and anticipated, of the US Presidential Election could impact the EUR/USD forecast and offer insights on how traders can leverage the election dynamics to enhance their trading strategies before, during, and after the November 5 vote.

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September 16, 2024 11:23 PM
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What is the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium? Everything You Need to Know

The Jackson Hole Economic Symposium is more than just a gathering of economic minds; it is a crucible for policy formation.

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Reddit IPO: Everything you need to know about trading Reddit

Find out everything we know about the Reddit IPO including the date, share price, valuation and how to trade Reddit stock.

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March 21, 2024 03:05 PM
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How geopolitical risk impacts forex trading

Learn how to prepare your forex trading strategies in the face of market-moving geopolitical news and international economic impacts.

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February 13, 2024 01:44 AM
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S&P 500, DJIA, Gold: How 40+ Years of Fed Rate Cuts Have Impacted Stock Markets and Gold

The start of a new Fed rate cut cycle doesn’t necessarily lead to the “obvious” bullish reaction in the S&P 500 and DJIA that the “don’t fight the Fed” mantra would have you believe... read on to see the actual data!

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EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY: What 40+ Years of Fed Rate Cuts Tell Us About Trading Forex

Perhaps contrary to popular opinion, the start of a new Fed rate cut cycle has NOT been a consistent bearish catalyst for the US dollar. Read on to for more!

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February 9, 2024 05:25 AM
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Everything you need to know about the Golden Goose IPO

Golden Goose is an Italian footwear brand seeking a valuation of 3 billion euros on the Milan stock exchange. Learn more about the company’s rapid international growth ahead of its IPO.

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February 8, 2024 04:52 AM
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Panera IPO: Everything you need to know about the Panera Bread Brand IPO

Learn everything you need to know about Panera Bread and other companies included in the conglomerate ahead of Panera Brands’s IPO.

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January 25, 2024 02:29 AM
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Fanatics IPO: Everything You Need to Know About Fanatics

Fanatics is reportedly projecting about $8 billion in revenue in 2023, excluding trading card rights, ahead of a potential IPO.

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January 22, 2024 09:54 AM
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Turo IPO: Everything You Need to Know About Turo

Turo, a leading player in the peer-to-peer car-sharing industry, is reigniting its ambitions to become a publicly traded entity through an IPO.

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January 19, 2024 10:38 AM