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Has America hit “peak tariff”? 

Feb 1 2026

Uncle Sam’s take may go downhill from here
What will Kevin Warsh’s Federal Reserve look like?

Jan 30 2026

Donald Trump’s nominee was an inflation hawk—until he wasn’t
The fate of Japan’s $6trn foreign portfolio rattles global markets

Jan 29 2026

The knock-on effects of a sell-off in Japanese-held foreign investments would be far-reaching
Why is the yen still so weak?

Jan 29 2026

Newly alluring yields on Japanese bonds have not propped up the currency
Our Big Mac index carries an Asian warning

Jan 29 2026

It isn’t just Japan: other currencies also look cheap
Just how debased is the dollar?

Jan 28 2026

Not nearly as much as it could be
The West and Ukraine are capsizing Russia’s shadow fleet

Jan 27 2026

And sinking its oil revenues in the process
What is driving gold’s relentless rally?

Jan 27 2026

The ancient asset is attracting new investors
Why AI won’t wipe out white-collar jobs

Jan 26 2026

The technology will expand their scope and raise their value
Can America’s bond market keep defying the vigilantes?

Jan 22 2026

Donald Trump’s threats over Greenland are the latest test