Trade Policy Uncertainty

Trade Policy Uncertainty When trade policy uncertainty peaks, the S&P 500 often posts positive returns. Markets tend to over-discount risks during uncertain periods, and relief rallies are common once worst-case scenarios are avoided or resolved. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

U.S. vs. China Trade Balance and Treasury Holdings

U.S. vs. China Trade Balance and Treasury Holdings China’s Treasuries holdings drop, while the U.S.-China trade balance shrinks very slightly amid the trade war. Image: BofA Merrill Lynch Global Research

U.S. Trade Deficit to GDP

U.S. Trade Deficit to GDP The chart shows that the U.S. trade deficit as percentage of gross domestic product is still huge, despite the US-China trade war. Image: BofA Merrill Lynch Global Research

Most Traded Goods Between U.S. and China

Most Traded Goods Between U.S. and China Taking a closer look at U.S. exports to China, and China exports to U.S., amid the trade war. Image: howmuch.net

Watch Warren Buffett’s full interview with CNBC’s Becky Quick

Watch Warren Buffett’s full interview with CNBC’s Becky Quick In this interview, Warren Buffett speaks about rail road, Berkshire Hathaway, economic slowdown, yield curve, recession, stock vs. bond, airlines & automotive industry, capitalism, inequality, benefits of free trade, IPOs, entertainment industry, Apple, American Express, Wells Fargo, real estate commission, philanthropy with 2% of GDP, odds,…

S&P 500 2025 Target

S&P 500 2025 Target Deutsche Bank strategists slashed their S&P 500 year-end target by 12% to 6,150, attributing the revision primarily to escalating trade war tariffs and their economic fallout. Image: Bloomberg

What Investors Consider the Biggest Risk to Markets Right Now

What Investors Consider the Biggest Risk to Markets Right Now The risk of a trade war triggering a global recession is a pressing concern for investors, as it threatens economic growth, financial stability, and market confidence. Image: Yahoo Finance