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Economist Justin Wolfers is once again attacking President Donald Trump, this time over the latter’s 50% tariffs on imports from Brazil. What Happened: On Sunday, in a post on X, Wolfers questioned the rationale behind the latest U.S. tariffs imposed on the South American nation, calling it...

Tensions are flaring between the United States and Brazil following President Donald Trump’s threats of sweeping 50% tariffs on imports from the South American nation. What Happened: On Wednesday, Trump wrote a letter telling Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva that the trial of...

China’s exports to the United States have plunged over 43% year-over-year in May, representing a $15 billion drop in trade value, yet at the same time, China’s total exports have increased 4.8%, according to official figures, despite the trade and tariff-related turbulence. What...

Despite the economic downturn in China, former IMF Chief Economist Kenneth Rogoff believes the country's push to undermine the U.S. dollar's global dominance remains firmly on track. What Happened: On Wednesday, Rogoff replied “absolutely” when asked about China gaining traction in...

Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers believes markets are far less reactive to geopolitical conflict than many expect, citing the recent example of flaring tensions in Iran. What Happened: On Thursday, Summers posted on X, discussing his recent Bloomberg interview where he addressed the...

Tech bull Dan Ives believes that the markets, particularly the tech sector, will interpret the recent events in Iran as a turning point. What Happened: On Sunday, in a post on X, Ives framed the events that took place over the weekend as “a positive” for stability and growth in the...

U.S. stock futures remain unfazed by President Donald Trump’s calls for an “Unconditional Surrender” by Iran on Tuesday night, as tensions continued to flare in the Middle East. Starting with the S&P 500 Futures, which trades at 6,045.00, up 0.11%, followed by Nasdaq Futures ...

Israel’s attacks on Iran’s energy infrastructure is causing a run-up in global energy prices, with futures markets, and ETFs, all seeing substantial inflows. What Happened: Attacks on Iran’s Shahran oil depot in Tehran, alongside a natural gas field and multiple oil refineries by...

Crude oil prices and the ETFs that track the commodity are surging higher amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, sending prices to a two-month high. What Happened: On Wednesday, crude oil prices soared over 4% amid heightened tensions between the United States and Iran, prompting Washington...

The United States and China have reached a long-awaited trade agreement, following two days of high-level discussions in London this week. What Happened: On Tuesday, representatives from both sides said that they’ve reached an agreement to implement the provisions of the Geneva trade...

As Washington doubles down on its trade war with China, and tariffs now going as high as 104%, some leading experts believe that the Middle Kingdom might have an ace up its sleeve, that could hit the United States where it hurts most—Services. A vast majority of U.S. imports from China are tangible...

President Donald Trump declared a national emergency to unveil his list of reciprocal tariffs on some of America’s biggest trade partners. This act by the White House marks the biggest upheaval in global trade in decades, which Trump claims is being done to ‘strengthen the international...

Experts urge the U.S. to collaborate with the European Union to secure assets in Ukraine’s critical minerals, arguing that a joint partnership would be the best solution for everyone involved. Dr. Patrick Schroder and Armida van Rij, senior research fellows at Chatham House, advocate for a...

On Sunday, Bill Ackman responded to a post by David Sacks regarding the U.S. involvement in Ukraine. Ackman questioned the implications of allowing Russia to control Ukraine, emphasizing the strategic importance of Ukraine’s resources. What Happened: Ackman posed a rhetorical question, asking...

Louis Navellier, the growth investor behind Navellier & Associates, joined Benzinga’s PreMarket Playbook Thursday morning to discuss American exceptionalism in equity pricing, growth stocks and economic indicators impacting the markets. International Stocks: Navellier says he doesn...