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EU Proposes Massive Tariffs on US Products and Prepares WTO Complaint

EU Proposes Massive Tariffs on US Products and Prepares WTO Complaint

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May 8, 2025

Background on Key Figures and Relevance The European Union (EU) has threatened to impose tariffs on US products worth €95,000...

Trump Calls Fed Chair Powell “Foolish” After Rate Decision

Trump Calls Fed Chair Powell “Foolish” After Rate Decision

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May 8, 2025

Background on Jerome Powell and the Federal Reserve Jerome Powell is the current Chair of the Federal Reserve (Fed), an...

Mexico’s Inflation Continues to Rise, Approaching Banxico’s Target

Mexico’s Inflation Continues to Rise, Approaching Banxico’s Target

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May 8, 2025

Background on Key Figures and Institutions Mexico’s inflation rate, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), has been on...

Oil Prices Rise Over 1% on Hopes for US-China Trade Talks

Oil Prices Rise Over 1% on Hopes for US-China Trade Talks

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May 8, 2025

Background on Key Players and Their Impact on Oil Market The United States and China, the world’s largest oil consumers,...

Trump Announces a “Total and Complete” Trade Agreement with the UK

Trump Announces a “Total and Complete” Trade Agreement with the UK

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May 8, 2025

Background on Donald Trump and His Trade Policies Donald Trump, the former President of the United States, has a history...

Mexican Drug Cartels Steal Billions from Pemex and Sell Stolen Oil in the US

Mexican Drug Cartels Steal Billions from Pemex and Sell Stolen Oil in the US

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May 8, 2025

Cartels Exploit Intermediaries in Mexico’s Oil and Gas Industry Mexican drug cartels, such as the Sinaloa Cartel and the Jalisco...

Norway Keeps Interest Rate at 4.5% Amid Inflation Resurgence

Norway Keeps Interest Rate at 4.5% Amid Inflation Resurgence

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May 8, 2025

Background on Norges Bank and Its Role The Norges Bank, Norway’s central bank, plays a crucial role in maintaining the...

Sweden’s Central Bank Keeps Interest Rates Steady Amid Global Trade Uncertainty

Sweden’s Central Bank Keeps Interest Rates Steady Amid Global Trade Uncertainty

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May 8, 2025

Background on the Riksbank and its Influence The Riksbank, Sweden’s central bank, plays a crucial role in maintaining the country’s...

UK Bank Cuts Interest Rates to 4.25% Amid Trade Tariff Concerns

UK Bank Cuts Interest Rates to 4.25% Amid Trade Tariff Concerns

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May 8, 2025

Background on the Bank of England and its Role The Bank of England (BoE) is the central bank of the...

Toyota Forecasts 35% Drop in Profits Due to Trump Tariffs

Toyota Forecasts 35% Drop in Profits Due to Trump Tariffs

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May 8, 2025

Background on Toyota and its Relevance Toyota, the world’s largest automobile manufacturer based in Japan, has announced a projected 35%...