Trade of the Week: Global Trade Shifts to Watch


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Global trade $BTC

continues to shift in response to a mix of political changes, economic trends, and geopolitical developments. Here are some major highlights shaping the current trade environment:




  • US Trade Outlook Post-Election

    With a new US administration taking office, investors and analysts are bracing for changes in trade and economic policy. Key expectations include:



    • Currency Movements: Anticipated inflation and higher interest rates are likely to strengthen the US dollar, $ETH potentially weakening the euro and Chinese yuan.


    • Equity Markets: Pro-business policies such as tax cuts and deregulation may lift US stocks, particularly in sectors like defense, banking, and energy.


    • Commodities: US oil and gas output could rise significantly due to relaxed environmental policies and increased drilling efforts.



  • Latin America Faces Tariff Pressure

    A proposed 25% tariff on imports from Mexico could have major repercussions for its economy, putting downward pressure on the peso. Meanwhile, China’s expanding footprint in Latin American markets—especially in natural resource sectors—presents new challenges for US influence in the region.



  • WTO Trade Forecast Update

    The World Trade Organization has slightly increased its global trade growth forecast for 2024 to 2.7%, with a potential rise to 3% in 2025, assuming geopolitical tensions in the Middle East do not escalate further.