https://tradeandtide.com/2026-08-18https://tradeandtide.com/share-home.svg https://tradeandtide.com/news/wholesale-prices-remain-flat/2026-08-18https://tradeandtide.com/share-wholesale-prices-remain-flat.svgWholesale Prices Remain Flat in July, Below ExpectationsThe Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that wholesale costs for goods and services were unchanged in July, contrary to forecasts of a 0.2% increase. (Source: CNBC) https://tradeandtide.com/news/united-kingdom-launches-safeguard/2026-08-17https://tradeandtide.com/share-united-kingdom-launches-safeguard.svgUnited Kingdom Launches Safeguard Investigation on Polyethylene TerephthalateThe United Kingdom has initiated a safeguard investigation on polyethylene terephthalate, a type of plastic resin. (Source: to.org) https://tradeandtide.com/news/us-tech-stock-correction/2026-08-17https://tradeandtide.com/share-us-tech-stock-correction.svgUS Tech Stock Correction Warned by ECB EconomistsECB economists warn of a potential correction in US tech stocks, citing concerns over valuations and growth prospects. (Source: Financial Times) https://tradeandtide.com/news/monetary-roots-political-extremism/2026-08-17https://tradeandtide.com/share-monetary-roots-political-extremism.svgThe Monetary Roots of Political ExtremismA recent report highlights the connection between the Geneva School of economists and the rise of plutocrats like Elon Musk. (Source: Project Syndicate) https://tradeandtide.com/news/majority-us-voters-report-6c2f7a/2026-08-17https://tradeandtide.com/share-majority-us-voters-report-6c2f7a.svgMajority of US voters report financial decline under Trump administration, poll findsA Financial Times poll reveals that most US voters believe their financial situation has worsened during Donald Trump's presidency, reflecting broader economic concerns. (Source: Financial Times) https://tradeandtide.com/news/china-totalitarian-institutions-prove-495c69/2026-08-17https://tradeandtide.com/share-china-totalitarian-institutions-prove-495c69.svgChina's Totalitarian Institutions Prove Resilient Amid Economic GrowthDespite decades of economic reform, China's totalitarian institutions have shown remarkable resilience, surviving and reasserting themselves under President Xi Jinping. (Source: Project Syndicate) https://tradeandtide.com/news/african-countries-shift-away-144b38/2026-08-17https://tradeandtide.com/share-african-countries-shift-away-144b38.svgAfrican Countries Shift Away from the US DollarAfrican countries are increasingly turning away from the US dollar as their preferred currency for trade and transactions, with the yuan and local currencies gaining traction. (Source: The Economist) https://tradeandtide.com/news/central-banks-delicate-balance-508df8/2026-08-16https://tradeandtide.com/share-central-banks-delicate-balance-508df8.svgCentral Banks and the Delicate Balance of CommunicationCentral banks face the challenge of communicating effectively without revealing too much, much like the Oracle of Delphi. Striking the right balance is crucial to maintain credibility and influence... https://tradeandtide.com/news/india-sector-adapts-rise-0e79fb/2026-08-16https://tradeandtide.com/share-india-sector-adapts-rise-0e79fb.svgIndia's IT Sector Adapts to the Rise of Artificial IntelligenceIndia's technology industry is finding ways to survive the impact of artificial intelligence, despite initial concerns that the technology would lead to job losses. (Source: The Economist) https://tradeandtide.com/news/japan-yen-intervention-undoes-b5fcfb/2026-08-16https://tradeandtide.com/share-japan-yen-intervention-undoes-b5fcfb.svgJapan's Yen Intervention Undoes a Risky Global TradeJapan's recent intervention to support the yen has disrupted a long-standing global carry trade, with the US Treasury aiding the Bank of Japan in stabilizing the currency. This move highlights the... https://tradeandtide.com/news/china-rise-global-oil-1e7e7d/2026-08-16https://tradeandtide.com/share-china-rise-global-oil-1e7e7d.svgChina's Rise to Global Oil SupremacyChina's growing influence in the global oil market has led to a shift in power dynamics, with the Chinese Communist Party now calling the shots in the industry. (Source: The Economist) https://tradeandtide.com/news/singapore-financial-prowess-hindered-10a068/2026-08-16https://tradeandtide.com/share-singapore-financial-prowess-hindered-10a068.svgSingapore’s Financial Prowess Hindered by Lack of a Major Stock ExchangeDespite its dominance in foreign exchange, commodities, and wealth management, Singapore struggles to establish a significant stock market, leaving a gap in its financial ecosystem. https://tradeandtide.com/news/kevin-warsh-faces-challenges-a41674/2026-08-16https://tradeandtide.com/share-kevin-warsh-faces-challenges-a41674.svgKevin Warsh Faces Challenges as New Federal Reserve ChairKevin Warsh, the new chair of the Federal Reserve, is struggling to escape the problems left by his predecessor. High inflation, weak jobs numbers, and presidential interference are among the... https://tradeandtide.com/news/index-funds-reshape-markets-18604b/2026-08-16https://tradeandtide.com/share-index-funds-reshape-markets-18604b.svgIndex Funds Reshape Markets, Defying 'Passive' LabelFifty years after its launch, the Vanguard First Index Investment Trust has transformed global markets, proving that index funds are far from passive despite early skepticism. (Source: The Economist) https://tradeandtide.com/news/china-debt-bomb-squad-e86da7/2026-08-16https://tradeandtide.com/share-china-debt-bomb-squad-e86da7.svgChina’s Debt-Bomb Squad Faces Its Own CrisisChina’s financial firms, originally created to manage bad loans and defuse credit crises, are now struggling with their own debt problems. Guohou Asset Management, a key player in this sector, has... https://tradeandtide.com/about/ https://tradeandtide.com/sources-and-methods/ https://tradeandtide.com/corrections/