Monthly Archives: April 2025
Escalating U.S.- China Trade Tensions Shake Global Markets
Written on April 24, 2025 at 6:17 am, by
Market Summary Markets remain under heavy pressure as U.S.-China trade tensions intensify, with both sides continuing to escalate tariff measures. China’s announcement of an 84% tariff on U.S. imports, coupled with reports that Washington is set to raise its tariffs to 125%, has rattled investor sentiment and triggered a broad risk-off move across global financialContinue Reading
Tariff Relief Sparks Rally – Except for China
Written on April 24, 2025 at 6:16 am, by
Market Summary Risk assets staged a strong rebound this week, led by a more than 10% surge in the Nasdaq, after President Donald Trump announced a significant shift in U.S. trade policy. In a move that surprised markets, the U.S. will implement a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for all countries except China, reducing theContinue Reading
What Are Junk Bonds? Understanding High-Yield Investments
Written on April 21, 2025 at 7:00 am, by seoagencyteam
In the world of fixed-income securities, junk bonds (also known as high-yield bonds) stand out for their unique risk and reward profile. These bonds are typically issued by companies or organisations with lower credit ratings, meaning they carry a higher risk of default compared to investment-grade bonds. To compensate for this elevated risk, junk bondsContinue Reading
