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Tariff Truce Ignites Global Market Rally as U.S. and China Signal Shift to Cooperation
In a dramatic reversal of years of escalating trade conflict, the United States and China announced a 90-day tariff truce that has sent ripples through global markets. The deal, reached after high-level talks in Geneva, temporarily suspends punitive tariffs and sets the stage for further negotiations between the world’s two largest economies.

The ValueCritic
May 12, 20254 min read


Jamaica Stock Market Weekly Brief (Week 19)
Jamaican equities posted modest index gains this week, but participation remained shallow and selective.

The ValueCritic
May 11, 20253 min read


China’s CPI Data Signals Deepening Demand Weakness Despite Stimulus Push
Headline consumer inflation (CPI) came in at -0.1% yoy, unchanged from March and matching forecasts, while core CPI excluding food and energy rose just 0.5% yoy.

The ValueCritic
May 10, 20252 min read


TTSE Market Weekly Brief (Week 19)
Jamaican banks and cross-listed stocks, such as NCB Financial Group ( NCBFG ) and JMMB Group ( JMMBGL ), are performing well, benefiting...

The ValueCritic
May 10, 20254 min read


Guyana's Oil Boom: Real Growth or Mirage?
Guyana, a nation of just 750,000 people, is undergoing one of the most dramatic economic transformations in the world. Fueled by...

The ValueCritic
May 9, 20254 min read


How a U.S. Sovereign Wealth Fund Could Keep the Dollar Strong and Fund U.S Debt
Donald Trump signed an EO to create a U.S. sovereign wealth fund (SWF). At first, this might seem confusing. Why would a country that...

The ValueCritic
May 4, 20253 min read


Can T&T Afford a 10% Public Sector Wage Increase? The Numbers Behind the Promise.
As Trinidad and Tobago transitions into a new political era with the United National Congress (UNC) poised to govern, one campaign promise stands out for its sweeping fiscal implications:

The ValueCritic
May 4, 20252 min read


Why the U.S. Could Avoid a Recession in 2025: A Liquidity-Driven Perspective
For much of the past two years, markets and economists have flagged an impending U.S. recession. Yield curve inversions, tightening credit, and deteriorating sentiment painted a classic late-cycle picture. However, high-frequency and liquidity-based indicators now challenge that narrative.

The ValueCritic
May 4, 20253 min read













