Ed Yardeni compares the proposed EU tax to past tariff threats. He calls it Liberation Day 2. Markets remain calm, seeing it as negotiation. A trade war hurts the global and US economies. Trump’s frustration and potential tariffs on countries buying Russian oil add complexity. Markets anticipate resolution by summer. Trump’s focus may shift to mid-term elections.
Violent crypto attacks rise as criminals hunt bigger payouts
Physical attacks targeting cryptocurrency holders surged 33% globally in the first half of 2026, with losses soaring to $124 million. France emerged as the epicentre