Biofuels
As 2025 draws to a close, the global trade of animal-derived feedstocks—once a niche corner of the agricultural world—has become a central battleground in a burgeoning "Green Trade War." The transition to a new era of US energy policy, punctuated by the implementation of the Section
Commodities
As the curtain closes on 2025, the global commodities market is grappling with the fallout of what analysts have dubbed "Tariff Madness." A relentless wave of trade protectionism and aggressive import duties has shattered long-standing supply chains, sending the prices of industrial and precious metals into a parabolic
Nike
On a quiet Christmas Eve trading session, investors in Nike Inc. (NYSE:NKE) received an unexpected gift that briefly brightened an otherwise gloomy year for the sportswear giant. Shares of the Oregon-based company rallied 4.6% on December 24, 2025, closing at $60.00 and leading the S&P
Morgan Stanley
As 2025 draws to a close, the American economic landscape has been fundamentally reshaped by the most aggressive trade policies in nearly a century. While the inflationary pressures of the "Liberation Day" tariffs have squeezed household budgets from coast to coast, a counterintuitive narrative is emerging from the
Economy
As the final week of 2025 unfolds, the U.S. economy appears to have achieved the elusive "soft landing" that economists have debated for years. Despite a tumultuous fourth quarter marked by a historic 43-day government shutdown and the implementation of aggressive new trade policies, the final batch
Tariffs
As 2025 draws to a close, the American economic landscape stands fundamentally transformed by a series of aggressive trade policies that have redefined global supply chains and domestic manufacturing. The implementation of universal baseline tariffs and massive reciprocal levies—most notably the staggering 145% composite duty on Chinese imports—initially
Agriculture
As the final days of 2025 wind down, the global agricultural sector is entering a period defined by a "cost-price squeeze" that has fundamentally altered the landscape for producers and investors alike. Heading into the 2026 season, the industry is grappling with a new era of volatility, where
Stock Market
As the final full trading week of 2025 draws to a close, the financial markets have delivered a masterclass in volatility, pivoting from deep "AI bubble" anxieties to a late-week surge of optimism. On Friday, December 19, 2025, investors navigated a complex landscape of cooling inflation data, a
Nike
The retail world was shaken on December 19, 2025, as shares of Nike (NYSE:NKE) plummeted 11% in a single session, following a fiscal second-quarter earnings report that laid bare the steep challenges facing the athletic apparel giant. Despite meeting some headline expectations, the company’s outlook for the remainder
Biotech
As the final weeks of 2025 unfold, the biotechnology sector is undergoing a fundamental transformation, shifting from a pure-play innovation market to one increasingly dictated by the "physical" economy. Seres Therapeutics (NASDAQ: MCRB), once a pioneer in the microbiome space, has become a bellwether for this transition. Following
US Inflation
The release of the November Consumer Price Index (CPI) on December 18, 2025, has sent a powerful shockwave through global financial markets, offering a rare moment of clarity after a record-breaking 43-day federal government shutdown. With headline inflation cooling to 2.7%—well below the 3.1% market forecast—international
US politics
The intricate web of global metals markets is currently undergoing a profound transformation, significantly influenced by a series of assertive U.S. presidential policies. From protectionist tariffs designed to bolster domestic industries to ambitious infrastructure spending plans and targeted sanctions against geopolitical rivals, Washington's actions are sending ripple