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U.S. Inflation Rises 2.9% in August: Food and Gas Prices Lead the Surge

September 11, 2025September 11, 2025Deena ZaidiAsia-Pacific, Brazil, Graphs, Graphs, Inflation, Markets, Trade and tariffs, United States of America, World Economy, World economy, World trade

The August inflation data overlaps with President Trump’s latest round of tariffs on major U.S. trading partners. But while the direct impact is up for debate, beef’s surge suggests tariffs may already be filtering into consumer prices.

Foreign Investors Pump $80B Into U.S. Treasuries; U.K. Posts Biggest Monthly Gain

August 28, 2025August 27, 2025Deena ZaidiChina, Europe, India, Japan, Markets, Middle East, United States of America, World Economy, World economy

In June 2025, foreign official institutions drove a $80 billion net inflow into U.S. Treasuries, with the U.K. recording the largest one-month increase among major holders.

Russia’s Crude Oil Exports Stay High — But Flows Shift Sharply Toward Asia

August 9, 2025August 11, 2025Deena ZaidiAsia-Pacific, China, Europe, Graphs, Graphs, India, Markets, Politics & Policy, Trade and tariffs, United States of America, World economy, World Economy, World trade

Despite sanctions, Russia’s crude oil exports remain steady. Trade flows have pivoted from Europe to Asia, with China and India now the top buyers. India’s growing imports—and its refusal to join Western sanctions—have triggered steep new U.S. tariffs.

America’s Tariff War Deepens as Dozens of Countries Brace for Revised ‘Reciprocal’ U.S. Tariffs

August 7, 2025August 7, 2025Deena ZaidiAsia-Pacific, Brazil, China, Graphs, Graphs, India, Trade and tariffs, United States of America, World Economy, World economy, World trade

After months of negotiations, pauses, and delays, a sweeping new tariff slate took effect Thursday—marking a new era in U.S. trade policy, with import rates reaching their highest levels since the Great Depression.