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Key Points: The December trade deficit jumped over 32% to $70.3 billion. The gap for physical goods hit an all-time high in 2025. Imports surged due to demand for AI equipment and industrial supplies. Factory jobs declined by 83,000 despite aggressive new tariffs. The United States bought far more from other countries than it sold in December, causing the trade deficit to widen sharply. According...

Key Points: Fed officials show no urgency to cut rates, keeping hike options open. The dollar strengthens while the euro dips on rumors of Lagarde’s early exit. New Zealand dollar suffers a steep drop after a dovish central bank signals. Yen falls to 154.78 amid major U.S.-Japan investment announcements. The U.S. dollar bounced back from recent lows on Thursday, holding onto gains after Federal Reserve...

Key Points: U.S. President Trump signed an order protecting phosphorus and herbicide supplies. The White House invoked the Defense Production Act to secure supply chains. Officials fear that relying on foreign nations threatens national security. Farmers recently warned that tariffs are raising food production costs. U.S. President Donald Trump signed a new executive order on Wednesday aimed at protecting the U.S. supply of two critical...

Key Points: Barclays sees fragility in the market's current risk appetite. The bank keeps a positive rating on U.S. Growth stocks. Value stocks received an upgrade to Neutral amid sector rotation. Momentum stocks were downgraded due to stretched valuations. Barclays analyst Venu Krishna issued a note on Wednesday warning investors that the stock market is showing cracks in its confidence. The bank believes the recent...

Key Points: Bank of America is starting a specialized art consulting service. Wealthy clients hold over $2.5 trillion in art assets globally. More collectors are using art as collateral to secure loans. Younger generations are expected to inherit one-third of these collections. Bank of America is rolling out a new consulting service designed specifically for its wealthiest clients who collect art. The bank aims to...