Geopolitical Strains in 2026 Push Mortgage Rates Higher Amid Inflation Fears Geopolitical Strains in 2026 Push Mortgage Rates Higher Amid Inflation Fears In March 2026, escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait triggered fresh disruptions to global semiconductor and electronics supply chains. Major shipping routes faced delays, and production halts at key facilities in Asia sent ripple effects...

Global Trade Accord Eases Tensions in 2026, Triggering Coordinated Rate Cuts Global Trade Accord Eases Tensions in 2026, Triggering Coordinated Rate Cuts In March 2026, major central banks announced synchronised interest rate reductions following the ratification of the Global Trade Accord. The agreement resolved prolonged disputes in the South China Sea and stabilised semiconductor supply...