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China’s $1 Trillion Trade Surplus Signals a Major Shift in Global Economic Power, Despite U.S. Tariffs and Pressure

China has officially crossed a historic threshold: its global trade surplus has surpassed $1 trillion for the first time. This milestone comes despite ongoing U.S. tariffs and significant political pressure aimed at curtailing China’s export dominance. This achievement underscores several critical dynamics shaping global trade today: China’s achievement is not just a trade statistic; it…
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Price Shocks vs. Expected Inflation: What the Markets Are Really Saying Before Jackson Hole

Since “Liberation Day” on April 2, there’s been no shortage of debate about whether new tariffs will send inflation soaring. The headlines have been loud, but if you look past the noise, the bond markets have barely flinched. What’s really going on? It comes down to understanding the difference between short-term price shocks and longer-term…
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Two Diverging Stories: The Economy vs. the Markets

Economy:The macro backdrop remains fraught. Trade tensions continue, the dollar is weakening, inflation remains stubborn, and political pressure is mounting on the Fed to cut rates. Notably, the July Producer Price Index (PPI) jumped 0.9%, marking the largest monthly increase in three years and signaling persistent price pressures. The labor market is softening too, July…
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S&P 500 Defies Tariff Headwinds as Earnings and AI Drive Rally

It’s been a strange year for the U.S. stock market. Despite a wave of new tariffs and persistent warnings about valuation, the S&P 500 keeps breaking records. What’s behind this resilience? The answer, it turns out, is a mix of robust corporate earnings, sector-wide growth, and unshaken faith in the future of artificial intelligence. Corporate…
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How are tariffs affecting pricing or sourcing in your industry?

June PPI: A Tale of Two EconomiesThe latest Producer Price Index (PPI) report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows a clear divergence: while overall prices remained flat in June (0.0% MoM), the details tell a more nuanced story. Goods prices rose +0.3%, while services prices declined –0.1%, a reflection of America’s dual-track inflation story.…
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Why should you invest for income in a diversified alternative investment fund? Part 5

Why should you invest for income in a diversified alternative investment fund? – Part 4