In this week’s edition of The Lowdown, we examine the sharp market rally following easing US-China trade tensions, a UK-US trade agreement, and central bank decisions on both sides of the Atlantic. From Trump's “reset” diplomacy to the Fed's cautious rate stance and the Bank of England's quarter-point cut, we explore the policy pivots, global risks, and why diversified portfolios matter more than ever. Plus: Germany’s industrial uptick, Japan’s trade hopes, and gold's and Bitcoin’s resilience in a volatile world.
In this week’s edition of The Lowdown, we examine the sharp market rally following easing US-China trade tensions, a UK-US trade agreement, and central bank decisions on both sides of the Atlantic. From Trump's “reset” diplomacy to the Fed's cautious rate stance and the Bank of England's quarter-point cut, we explore the policy pivots, global risks, and why diversified portfolios matter more than ever. Plus: Germany’s industrial uptick, Japan’s trade hopes, and gold's and Bitcoin’s resilience in a volatile world.