Economic, policy uncertainty weighs on dealmaking
Fed likely to stand pat amid "material disruption" to the economy
"Neither side wants a decoupling,” said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, adding previous tariff levels amounted to an "embargo"
Research finds the effects of tariffs already evident in consumer prices
Trade conflict poses direct and indirect effects to issuers, sovereigns: Fitch
Lower interest rates have helped boost business, household resiliency
Cut to 4.25% comes even though the central bank expects a short-term rise in inflation
Tourism-related sectors will suffer from growing aversion to U.S. visits
Looming recession, easing population growth to undermine consumer demand
Bank's profits to come under pressure from U.S. restructuring, slowdown