Zelensky’s first visit to Serbia since the war’s start prompts investor focus on Serbia’s Russian ties and potential shifts in economic and security alliances.
The US has imposed 50% tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian goods, escalating trade tensions and impacting equities and bonds across sectors including automotive and agriculture.
The US is advancing plans to revive an Iraq-Syria oil pipeline to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to reduce Iran’s influence and alter energy market dynamics.
Italy’s Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani canceled his U.S. visit after Trump’s disparaging remarks about PM Meloni, raising concerns about diplomatic tensions and market impacts.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warns that Russia, China, and the US are employing divide-and-conquer strategies to weaken the European Union, raising concerns for market stability.
US tariff hikes on EU autos raise fears of a German recession in 2026, unsettling capital markets and prompting investor caution amid escalating trade tensions.