Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) ranks 8th on our list of the S&P 500 stocks with a low PE ratio. On August 14, S&P Global Ratings downgraded EMN’s outlook to Negative from Stable, noting that there are sector pressures. The firm kept its ‘BBB’ rating intact. According to the rating agency, trade tensions and tariffs are anticipated to exert more pressure on product demand and shake up Eastman’s 2025 performance. During its Q2 earnings call, the company noted that American tariffs and retaliatory measu ...

HELSINKI (Reuters) -The euro zone economy is handling U.S. tariffs better than earlier expected, leaving inflation risks "quite contained," European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said on Tuesday. The ECB has kept interest rates steady since June and signalled that it was in no hurry to adjust policy further as the economy was holding up and inflation was now firmly around its 2% target. Financial investors have largely priced out any further rate cut and most policymakers argue that December ...

Expansion of oil and gas became a cornerstone of Trump’s agenda for the second-term election. Since taking office, he has implemented a widening array of tariffs on selected countries and commodities to shield US economic interests. During his campaign, he proposed a general global import tariff in the 10%–20% range and tariffs of 60% or more on Chinese goods. The rollout, however, was initially disrupted by delays and policy reversals, with each new announcement provoking international reactions that heig ...

Shares in Daimler Truck and Traton fell on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced tariffs on heavy-duty trucks, adding to trade tensions that have hit the automotive sector hard. ...

Mexico’s central bank stuck to a slower pace of monetary easing by cutting its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point, as economic growth remains sluggish and trade tensions with the US persist https://t.co/X510debHUZ ...

BEIJING (Reuters) -China's commerce ministry initiated an anti-dumping investigation into pecans imported from the United States and Mexico on Thursday, signalling more global trade tensions and increased friction with the two northern American nations. Beijing's move came as Mexico proposed to raise tariffs on goods across multiple sectors including textiles, steel and automotive from China and other countries, and as China and the U.S. eye further talks in a bid to ease their trade dispute. The inves ...

Market Overview - Asian stock markets are mostly trading lower, influenced by negative cues from Wall Street and rising uncertainty regarding interest rates after comments from US Fed Chair Jerome Powell [1][15] - Renewed trade tensions with the US and escalating geopolitical tensions in Europe and the Middle East are negatively impacting market sentiment [1] US Federal Reserve Insights - Jerome Powell described equity prices as "fairly highly valued" and noted a "challenging situation" for the Fed, with inflation risks tilted to the upside and employment risks to the downside [2] - Fed Governor Stephen Miran called for substantially lower interest rates, advocating for a 50 basis point cut at the last Fed meeting [3] - The general market consensus anticipates two more interest rate cuts before the end of the year, with a 94.1% chance of a 25 basis point cut at the upcoming Fed meeting [4][3] Australian Market Performance - The S&P/ASX 200 Index fell by 83.90 points or 0.95% to 8,762.00, breaking a three-session winning streak [5] - Major miners like BHP Group and Fortescue saw slight declines, while Mineral Resources gained over 2% [5] - Oil stocks generally performed well, with Woodside Energy up 0.4% and Santos gaining more than 1% [6] Japanese Market Performance - The Nikkei 225 Index closed at 45,300.30, down from earlier highs, reflecting a mixed performance across sectors [9] - Market heavyweight SoftBank Group gained almost 2%, while Fast Retailing declined more than 2% [10] Economic Indicators - Japan's manufacturing activity contracted to 48.4 in September, marking the 14th contraction in 15 months and the steepest decline since March [13] - The services PMI edged down to 53.0, indicating the lowest figure since June despite ongoing growth in the services sector [14]

Company Leadership Changes - Inter IKEA Group CEO Jon Abrahamsson Ring will step down at the end of the year, with Jakub Jankowski set to take over as CEO on January 1, 2026 [1][2] - Jankowski has extensive experience in various countries, including Poland, Romania, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Sweden [2] Economic Context - The furniture manufacturing sector is facing challenges due to global economic headwinds, including inflation and reduced consumer spending [3][6] - IKEA is particularly vulnerable to U.S. import tariffs, as it relies heavily on imports in the U.S. market compared to other regions [4] Strategic Focus - Jankowski aims to make IKEA more affordable and accessible to customers, especially in light of current economic conditions [3][6] - The company has previously raised prices due to supply chain disruptions and high raw material costs during the COVID-19 pandemic, but is now focused on reducing prices to attract inflation-weary shoppers [6] Leadership Transition - The leadership changes at Inter IKEA and Ingka Group mark a significant shift, as both companies are now led by non-Swedes for the first time [7] - Abrahamsson Ring, who has been CEO since 2020, stated that the timing of his departure is appropriate and not connected to the recent appointment of Ingka Group's new CEO [5]

- Credit stress rising in consumer-sensitive sectors and across key provinces - Equifax Canada Market Pulse — Q2 2025 Quarterly Business Credit Trends Report TORONTO, Sept. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian small businesses faced continued financial pressures in the second quarter of 2025, driven by a complex mix of macroeconomic factors and uncertain trade relations, as well as shifts in consumer and household spending, according to the latest Equifax Canada Market Pulse – Quarterly Business Credit Tre ...

The US and India are stepping up talks to resolve their trade tensions, with two separate teams of officials meeting in New Delhi this week https://t.co/VBoOMPPAHI ...