Tariffs redirected trade, raised the cost of imported inputs and triggered a legal and fiscal reversal—but they did not end globalisation. Research updated: August 7, 2026 The short verdict: Donald Trump’s tariffs changed corporate behaviour, reduced direct US dependence on China and accelerated investment in a few strategic American industries. As a broad … [Read more...] about Trump Tariffs Verdict 2026: Did the Trade War Work?
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Gold and Precious Metals Outlook 2026: Monetary Headwinds Versus Fiscal Risk
Gold, silver and other precious metals delivered extraordinary gains through 2025 before entering a much more volatile environment in 2026. The central question for investors is now whether renewed monetary tightening will overpower the structural support coming from fiscal deficits, sovereign debt concerns, central-bank demand and geopolitical uncertainty. From the 2025 … [Read more...] about Gold and Precious Metals Outlook 2026: Monetary Headwinds Versus Fiscal Risk