Analysis

When President Donald Trump returned to office in 2025, he vowed to use tariffs to reset relations with China, which he said was "killing" the United States with its trade policies.

Donald Trump seems to detest solar and wind power. Ditto the European Union. And he loves bending others to his will.

TradingKey - On April 17, Eastern Time, Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi announced that the Strait of Hormuz would be "open to all commercial vessels during the Lebanon-Israel ceasefire." International oil prices plunged more than 10% in a single day, with WTI crude oil futures dropping to $84/barr

TradingKey - On April 17, Trump declared on social media that the situation in the Strait of Hormuz has concluded, claiming that Iran has agreed to most conditions, including the full reopening of the strait, a commitment to abandon high-enriched uranium stockpiles, and the cessation of support for

Japan's industry minister Ryosei Akazawa said on Friday that supply chain bottlenecks arising from disruption to raw materials procurement including naphtha could be resolved within days, as the Iran war strains energy and petrochemical flows from the Middle East.

European governments should not excessively shield businesses and consumers from more expensive energy because that distorts the price signal to cut consumption and could be fiscally very expensive, the International Monetary Fund said.

The U.S. military said on Wednesday it struck a vessel in the Eastern Pacific, killing three people, in the Trump administration's latest strikes that have been condemned by human rights advocates.

Tehran has sought to tighten its grip over the Strait of Hormuz by charging tolls on vessels to ensure safe passage, in conjunction with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

After a sleepless and at times tense night in Islamabad, Iranian and U.S. officials ended their highest-level talks in decades without a breakthrough, but 11 sources familiar with the negotiations said dialogue was still alive.

TradingKey - Following the failure of US-Iran peace talks, US President Trump announced on Sunday that the US Navy will immediately blockade the Strait of Hormuz and prevent any vessels that have paid transit fees to Iran from navigating in international waters. Why is Trump blockading the strait de

Iran's Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad ​Baqer Qalibaf said on Sunday that his country's delegation raised "forward-looking" initiatives during negotiations in Pakistan's Islamabad, but the U.S. failed to gain the trust of the delegation in the talks.

By Alvaro Murillo SAN JOSE, April 11 (Reuters) - Costa Rica on Saturday received the first group of migrants from other countries deported from the United States under an agreement signed in March between the two countries, local authorities said.Costa Rica's General Directorate of Migration

TradingKey — Following five weeks of military conflict, the U.S. and Iran are scheduled to formally launch their first round of direct talks on the morning of April 11, local time, in Islamabad, Pakistan. This marks the third set of negotiations between the two nations within a year. During the previous two negotiation processes, sudden military actions were launched by the U.S. and Israel against Iran.

TradingKey - Iran’s Supreme National Security Council issued a statement on the 8th disclosing the key contents of 10 ceasefire terms submitted to the United States via Pakistan. Iranian media subsequently released all 10 terms, though the reports were not entirely consistent.

TradingKey - According to a Reuters report citing Japanese government sources, the Japanese government's fuel subsidies cost approximately 600 billion yen per month, and funds are expected to be depleted within three months at most. Although Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has repeatedly soug

TradingKey - Goldman Sachs recently raised the probability of a U.S. recession over the next 12 months to 30%. While this adjustment may appear to be a mere numerical change, within the current macroeconomic context, it signals a shift in sentiment—market confidence in a "soft landing" for the U.S.

TradingKey - As the US-Israel-Iran conflict enters its second week, new developments have emerged in the situation. On March 9 local time, U.S. President Trump sent a clear signal during a press conference, stating that military operations against Iran would end "soon" but would not be completed within this week. This statement has been interpreted by observers as a direct signal that the U.S. is seeking a "graceful exit." In response to the de-escalatory signals from the U.S., Iran’s stance remains defiant.

TradingKey - The Middle East conflict has entered its 11th day since the United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran on February 28, 2026, local time. Although the situation has not yet significantly eased, both the Trump administration and Iran have recently signaled a potential opening for a ceasefire.

TradingKey - As tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate, uncertainty surrounding global energy supplies is rapidly intensifying. According to media reports, the Japanese government has issued a preparation directive to the national petroleum reserve base in Shibushi, Kagoshima, instructing relevant agencies to finalize technical and logistical preparations for a crude oil release. This marks one of the clearest signals from Japanese officials to date regarding the release of strategic reserves.

TradingKey - A landmark legal battle with clear undertones of “small business vs. government” will unfold at the U.S. Supreme Court on November 5, a case President Donald Trump has called “the most important in American history.” The ruling will directly determine the legality of Trump’s signature