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With a focus on stock markets and key economic developments, our goal is to keep you informed and connected to the most relevant updates in the financial world.

📰 Today’s Edition Features the Following Headlines:

• 🇺🇸 Trump Announces New Tariffs Targeting Over 180 Countries 🚀

• 📉 Inflation Falls to a 6-Month Low - Is a Policy Rate Cut on the Horizon? ✂️

Delivering key insights from the stock markets and the economy. 🤗

As of April 2025, the S&P 500 was up by +6.22%, the Nasdaq 100 gained +10.55%, while Bitcoin rose +12.65%. In contrast, ArdCoin saw a decline of -6.11%.

A total of ₮19.1 billion worth of trades were executed on the Mongolian Stock Exchange, of which ₮1.07 billion or 5.61% was contributed by Ard’s publicly listed companies.

📊 Stock Market News: 🇺🇸 Trump Announces New Tariffs Targeting Over 180 Countries 🚀

🙄 What’s happening: In a bold move that could reshape global trade dynamics, U.S. President Donald Trump has unveiled a new tariff plan targeting more than 180 countries. The proposal, described as a “reciprocal” trade policy, would impose duties on imports equivalent to approximately 50% of the tariffs those countries currently apply to U.S. goods. 🌍💰

👨🏻‍🦳 What’s on President Trump’s Mind?: Trump’s plan is aimed at addressing what he describes as longstanding trade imbalances, arguing that the U.S. has been unfairly treated by trading partners who maintain high tariff barriers. The new framework is expected to significantly raise costs on a wide range of imported goods, from industrial equipment to consumer electronics. 🏗️📱

🇨🇳 Especially when it comes to China: Under this policy, tariffs on Chinese imports alone would rise to a combined rate of 54%, signaling an intensified stance on U.S.-China trade tensions. Economists warn that such measures could escalate trade disputes, increase inflationary pressure in the U.S, and disrupt global supply chains.🔄🧨

The announcement comes as Trump ramps up his 2024 campaign rhetoric 🎤, emphasizing protectionist trade policies as a key part of his economic agenda should he return to the White House. 🏛️

🔙 THE MONTH IN REVIEW

• UK Trade Deal: Trump’s first pact sets 10% tariff, reduces barriers.

• Warren Buffett to step back from Berkshire Hathaway after 50 years, triggering a 5% drop in shares. He named Greg Abel as CEO starting Jan 1, 2026, while staying on as chairman of the board.

• Bank of England cuts rates to 4.25% amid sluggish growth, aiming to ease borrowing costs for consumers and businesses. The move comes despite announcing a trade deal with Trump.

• Apple eyes AI search options in Safari, challenging Google, as it explores partnerships with OpenAI and Perplexity. Meanwhile, the DOJ pushes Google to divest key ad businesses after its monopoly ruling.

• Nvidia hit with $5.5B charge over China chip exports, as U.S. curbs on H20 processors bite. AMD also braces for an $800M hit, signaling broader fallout across the AI chip industry.

• U.S. budget deficit hits $1.3 trillion in first six months, the second highest on record, as spending surges and efforts to cut costs fall short, fueling warnings of unsustainable fiscal policy.

🗄️ TOP EARNINGS

1. Coca-Cola: Coca-Cola (KO) beat Q1 estimates with adjusted EPS of $0.73 vs. the $0.71 expected and revenue of $11.22B, driven by 5% price hikes and 2% volume growth, maintaining 2025 guidance despite tariff pressures.

2. Alphabet: Alphabet (GOOGL) reported Q1 revenue of $90.23B and EPS of $2.81, beating estimates, as search and ad units showed strong growth. The company warned of a slight headwind to its ad business in 2025 due to macro pressures and tariffs. The company still plans $75B in 2025 capital spending but is focusing on efficiency. Shares rose over 5% after hours. The board also approved a $70B buyback.

3. Tesla: Tesla (TSLA) missed Q1 estimates with revenue down 9% to $19.34B and auto revenue plunging 20% to $14B. Net income dropped 71% to $409M as higher AI costs and lower vehicle prices hit margins. The company withheld 2025 guidance amid trade and tariff uncertainty. CEO Musk also pledged to reduce his DOGE time.

4. Netflix: Netflix (NFLX) beat Q1 expectations with $10.54B in revenue — up 13% YoY — and EPS of $6.61. It no longer reports subscriber counts and is pivoting to ad tech growth as it forecasts full-year revenue of $43.5B-$44.5B. Shares rose 2% after hours.

5. Bank of America: Bank of America (BAC) beat Q1 estimates with EPS of $0.90 vs. $0.82 expected and revenue of $27.51B, driven by strong net interest income and trading gains. Profit rose 11% to $7.4B, and shares rose over 2% premarket.

📈 Economic News: 📉 Inflation Falls to a 6-Month Low - Is a Policy Rate Cut on the Horizon? ✂️

🤔 What’s Behind the March Inflation Drop?: The US inflation figures posted in March 2025 show a decline to 2.4% from the values of February’s 2.8%, reaching the lowest point since October. This drop comes as energy prices continue to fall, yet some tariff concerns are definitely looming over the US economy forecast for what remains of the year. ⚠️📊

The US inflation decrease in March 2025 is mainly caused by some dreaded energy price declines, according to the latest data. Monthly CPI rose just 0.1%, which is actually the smallest increase we’ve seen in eight months. Also, core inflation, which excludes food and energy components, has slowed to 3.0%, its lowest level since April 2021. However, underlying pressures continue in food and some other core goods categories at the time of writing.

🔍 Inflation Has Eased — So Why Does Caution Remain High?

🇺🇸 1. Rising Tariff Pressures

U.S. President Donald Trump has implemented a new tariff policy in early 2025, raising duties on Chinese imports by up to 145%. This policy could have the following impacts:

• 📦 Higher import costs → Potential upward pressure on consumer prices

• 🏗 Increased costs for domestic manufacturers

• 📉 Volatility in global trade could introduce lagging inflationary pressure

🏛 2. Monetary Policy Challenges for the Fed

While easing inflation opens the door for the U.S. Federal Reserve to potentially lower interest rates, ongoing geopolitical tensions and tariff risks are prompting a more cautious approach.

• Current Fed rate: 4.25%

• Market expectations: Possible rate cuts starting from June 2025

• However, tariff effects may take time to materialize, reinforcing a “wait-and-see” sentiment in monetary policy circles.

🗣️ Expert Insights:

• Morgan Stanley “This is a breathing space for the economy, but the real impact of tariff policies may emerge strongly in the coming months.”

• JP Morgan “2.4% inflation rate is a reassuring signal for monetary policy. However, long-term stability shouldn’t be overly dependent on geopolitical dynamics.”

• Bloomberg Intelligence “Domestic indicators remain positive, but external risk factors are starting to dominate the outlook.”

🙄 Finally: While declining inflation provides a positive signal for markets, the U.S.’s new tariff strategy and potential retaliatory actions from China pose significant risks for the remainder of 2025.

In this environment, a flexible, data-driven investment strategy appears to be the most prudent approach.

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