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EU weighs €93 billion US tariff response after Trump’s Feb. 1 threat
The European Union is preparing to revive retaliatory tariffs on up to €93 billion of US goods as it tries to deter President Donald Trump from imposing a new 10% levy on eight European countries from Feb. 1 — a dispute that has quickly broadened from trade into geopolitics and alliance politics.
19 Jan 2026, 08:42
US Tariffs and silver national security
The latest move by the United States to impose a 25% national security tariff on certain high-end semiconductors marks a significant escalation in the ongoing effort to reshore critical technology supply chains. While the immediate focus of the policy is the semiconductor sector, the broader implications extend well beyond chips, with notable spillover effects into silver.
16 Jan 2026, 09:14
Silver’s spike is squeezing solar makers already deep in the red
A record run in silver prices is turning a small input into a major cost line for solar-panel producers — just as the industry tries to climb out of a two-year losses streak amid brutal overcapacity.
16 Jan 2026, 08:14
ECB policy and the Euro
Eurozone economy is showing signs of durability rather than dynamism, Price pressures in the Eurozone have eased significantly compared with the inflation surge earlier in the decade, with the deposit rate unchanged at approximately 2.15% since June 5, 2025.
15 Jan 2026, 09:02
Geopolitical tensions and Oil prices
Oil markets have recently climbed as escalating instability in Iran has injected fresh geopolitical risk into global energy prices. Brent crude has traded near multi-week highs around $63–$65 per barrel.
14 Jan 2026, 09:25
DOJ subpoenas Fed, Powell says pressure campaign won’t sway rates
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the central bank has been served with grand jury subpoenas from the US Justice Department that threaten a criminal indictment, casting the move as part of an escalating effort by President Donald Trump’s administration to pressure the Fed over interest-rate policy.
12 Jan 2026, 08:52
UK macro data suggests sterling may struggle through early 2026
The British pound enjoyed a strong 2025, rising roughly 7.5% against the US dollar, yet recent macro releases indicate that under the surface the UK economy is softening, which may limit further appreciation and challenge market consensus on GBP strength.
9 Jan 2026, 08:57
Markets await labour data to define Q1 direction
U.S. Treasury yields and the dollar have remained unusually stable over the past two weeks, reflecting a market that has largely converged on the Federal Reserve’s near-term policy path but is increasingly divided on the outlook for growth and inflation in early 2026. Recent data confirm a gradual cooling in labour demand without signaling a sharp economic downturn, creating a narrow window where neither bullish nor bearish rate narratives dominate.
8 Jan 2026, 08:58
Australia inflation cools, but pressure remains on the RBA
Australia’s inflation slowed to a three-month low in November, offering tentative relief that price pressures are easing. However, inflation remains above the Reserve Bank of Australia’s target range, keeping policy tightening firmly on the table. The Australian dollar strengthened to a 15-month high as markets continued to price the risk of another rate hike early next year. While energy and housing costs are cooling.
7 Jan 2026, 09:24
Copper hits fresh all-time high as supply fears and demand trends collide
Copper prices climbed to fresh record highs above $6 per pound as tightening global supply, and strong structural demand converged. Concerns over potential US tariffs on refined metals have disrupted trade flows, while low inventories across major exchanges have left the market vulnerable to shortages. At the same time, demand linked to energy transition projects, data center expansion, and China’s policy support continues to underpin prices.
6 Jan 2026, 09:30