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  • What is a Tariff?

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    Tariffs have once again taken centre stage in global economics this year, reshaping trade flows and unsettling markets. Under Trump’s trade policy, steep tariffs are a key tool in redefining America’s trade relationships – with ripple effects being felt worldwide. In this post I’ll cover what a tariff is, how they work, and why they…

  • Policy Watch #1: Trump’s Tariff Shock – The Return of Trade Tensions

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    After months of easing tensions and new trade deals suggesting progress in the global trade environment, trade tensions are flaring once again as Trump catches markets off-guard with recent steep tariffs imposed on Chinese imports. In this Policy Watch I will break down these developments and analyse how it is effecting markets. 100% Tariffs From…

  • The Global Picture: Setting the stage for my portfolio

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    Rayan Haifi
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    Financial news can feel overwhelming. Central banks implementing monetary policy, GDP and growth forecasts, inflation reports – but how does this all connect to investing? In this series, I will be building my own investment portfolio from scratch, walking you through each step of my decision making process. Each post in this series will cover…