Risk assets are caught between strong U.S. corporate earnings driven by AI and the growth-dampening, inflationary impact of tariffs, with early signs suggesting both consumers and companies will share the cost—yet U.S. corporate resilience supports staying overweight AI and U.S. equities.
Markets kicked off a data-heavy week amid lingering trade uncertainty and mixed US economic signals, with central bank updates, softening global PMIs, and dovish Fed dissent shaping a cautious macro outlook.
New U.S. legislation like the Genius Act is reinforcing stablecoins as a future payment method, supporting dollar dominance globally, while bitcoin remains a separate return driver among the five key mega forces shaping markets.
A new US-EU trade deal imposes 15% tariffs on most EU exports while boosting American energy sales and investment, as markets brace for a pivotal week with key Fed decisions, Big Tech earnings, and China’s revived austerity campaign weighing on domestic consumption.
Development has led to rising property prices in Malta, Despites this, there are still plenty of opportunities for those looking for rental income and capital appreciation or a summer getaway.
Elevated policy rates have created the most attractive bond income environment in 20 years, favoring short-term government bonds and quality credit amid sticky inflation, fiscal concerns, and resilient corporate fundamentals.
Pooling savings with friends and family has its pros and cons with the potential to reach financial goals earlier but risking complications over account management.
Markets enter the week calmly, with key focus on US and Eurozone economic data, central bank signals, and major earnings reports, while upbeat US sentiment, divided Fed views, and China’s stronger-than-expected growth shape the broader outlook.
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