1. MacroeconomicsTitle: You Have a Message From TaiwanSource: The Wall Street JournalDate: May 7, 2025Key Takeaways:The Taiwanese dollar experienced an unprecedented surge against the U.S. dollar, described by strategists as a "one-in-a-trillion" event.This spike is attributed to Taiwan's significant exposure to U.S. investments, particularly by large insurers vulnerable to currency fluctuations..

1. MacroeconomicsTitle: Canada's Carney Seeks New Deals From Talks With TrumpSource: The Wall Street JournalDate: May 6, 2025Key Takeaways:Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney meets with President Trump to negotiate the removal of new U.S. tariffs, including a 100% duty on foreign films and others on Canadian steel, aluminum, and cars.Carney aims to defend Canada's position under the USMCA and re..

1. MacroeconomicsTitle: Trump Downplays Economic Concerns as He Looks to Cut Trade DealsSource: The Wall Street JournalDate: May 4, 2025Key Takeaways:President Trump is minimizing concerns over economic turmoil as he advances trade negotiations and pressures Congress to pass a tax-and-spending bill.The administration plans to announce at least one trade deal to alleviate tariffs, seeking benefit..

1) MacroeconomicsTitle: Steady Hiring in April Will Reinforce Fed’s ‘Patient’ StanceSource: The Wall Street JournalDate: May 2 2025Key takeaways:April’s non‑farm payrolls rose by ≈177 k, keeping unemployment anchored at 4.2%, signalling a still‑resilient labour market.With no clear uptick in joblessness, Fed officials see little urgency to cut rates at next week’s FOMC meeting and are expected t..