Writer, Author at Currency Catalyst

April 16, 2025
World Economy, News

Coastal Crisis: How China’s Slowdown Is Hitting Export Hubs Hardest

China’s manufacturing heartlands are bearing the brunt of the economic slowdown, with: • Guangdong exports down 18% YoY• Zhejiang factory utilization at 63% (10-yr low)• Jiangsu seeing first labor...

April 15, 2025
World Economy, News

2025 Treasury Rout Mirrors 1994 Bond Massacre – But This Time Is Different

The current Treasury selloff bears eerie similarities to the 1994 bond market crash, when yields surged 240 basis points in 9 months. However, key differences make today’s situation more...

April 15, 2025
Commodities, News

Energy Security Shakeup: How BP Takeover Could Redraw Global Oil Map

A potential BP acquisition carries significant geopolitical implications, with governments closely monitoring bids. Key concerns: • UK energy sovereignty (BP produces 40% of North Sea oil)• US-China tensions (CNPC...

April 15, 2025
Technology, News

Xbox Sees Opening as PS5 Price Rise Gives Microsoft Unexpected Advantage

Sony’s European price move has handed rivals a golden opportunity, with Microsoft reportedly preparing aggressive countermeasures: • Xbox Series X temporary €100 price CUT in key markets• 3-month Game...

April 14, 2025
Technology, News

Economists Warn of Bifurcated Market Under Trump’s Split Tariff Plan

The proposed Trump tariff plan would create a two-tiered US economy, according to financial analysts studying the exemption list. While consumers may dodge price spikes on electronics, businesses face:...

April 14, 2025
Commodities, News

Goldman’s New ESG Blueprint: How to Profit From “Transition Energy” Stocks

Goldman Sachs has identified 17 oil and gas stocks it claims offer “the perfect ESG arbitrage” – companies trading at traditional energy multiples while delivering clean tech growth. Their...

April 14, 2025
Analysis, Commodities

Copper Stocks Surge as Tariffs and Green Energy Demand Drive Prices

Copper, frequently nicknamed ‘Dr. Copper’ for its capacity to gauge economic health, is now seeing a notable uptick in prices. This rise is driven by a combination of factors,...

April 14, 2025
World Economy, News

China’s Export Engine Roars Back with 12.5% March Growth, But Domestic Demand Lags Behind

China’s export sector delivered a stellar performance in March 2025, growing by 12.5% year-on-year, as global markets snapped up Chinese goods. Key drivers included high-tech products, renewable energy equipment,...

April 11, 2025
Stocks, News

The Great Central Bank Divergence: Fed, ECB and BOJ Policies Fracture Global Markets

Monetary policy fragmentation has become the dominant market theme as major central banks pursue starkly different inflation fight strategies. Policy Matrix: Central Bank Current Rate Next Move Market Impact...

April 11, 2025
World Economy, News

Echoes of 1930: How Modern Protectionism Mirrors Depression-Era Trade Collapse

Economic historians are sounding alarms as current trade measures increasingly resemble the catastrophic policies that deepened the Great Depression. Our comparative analysis reveals disturbing parallels: 1930 vs. 2025: Metric...