Reflecting on a chaotic quarter

The second quarter of the year was eventful for business leaders, governments and investors. US President Trump’s Liberation Day announcements saw markets shake over unprecedented tariff rates. Just days after the measures were announced, the President began to offer extensions and promote early deals. Following this U-turn, markets rallied, but the lasting impact of the turmoil tariffs caused may be evident in the future. In June, tensions in the Middle East took another turn as Iran and Israel launched strikes at each other, with the US briefly involved too. Oil prices spiked for a fortnight...