Japan’s Export Growth Falls Short of Forecasts
Japan’s March 2025 trade balance revealed a fragile balance due to global trade tensions and domestic pressures. Exports missed forecasts, with a trade surplus narrowing the fiscal year deficit. US tariffs and a weak yen could complicate the outlook as Japan navigates negotiations and competition. Exports Miss Targets Exports grew 3.9% to 9.8 trillion yen, below […]
PBOC Keeps Rates Steady Amid Trade War Impact
For the sixth consecutive month, the People’s Bank of China decided to maintain its benchmark lending rates. The one-year loan prime rate remains at 3.1% and the 5-year loan prime rate remains at 3.6%, in line with market expectations. The decision indicates caution as China tries to manage strong economic expansion, growing trade tensions with the United […]
Powell States That Tariffs Could Disrupt The Fed’s Plan In Managing Inflation And Support Growth
During a recent speech at the Economic Club in Chicago, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell stated that the Fed will stick with its cautious approach to interest rates amid heightened uncertainty caused by President Trump’s tariff policies. Powell said that the Fed is awaiting more data before making any changes on interest rates, while also […]
