Asian Markets Retreat as Gulf Crisis Fuels Oil Surge and Inflation Fears 
Bank of America Maintains Forecast for Two Fed Rate Cuts in 2026 Despite Inflation Risks 
Colombia and Ecuador Trade War Escalates With Retaliatory Tariffs 
U.S. Natural Gas Market Faces Short-Term Pressure but Long-Term Demand Surge 
Federal Reserve Probes Big Banks Over Private Credit Exposure Amid Growing Systemic Risk Concerns 
Asian Stocks Rally on Ceasefire Hopes and Bargain Buying 
White House Warns Staff Over Insider Trading Amid Suspicious Oil Market Bets 
U.S. Markets Post Strong Weekly Gains Despite Middle East Tensions and Rising Energy Prices 
Asian Currencies Hold Steady as Middle East Ceasefire Doubts Weigh on Markets 
This week proves 2015 remains a shaky time for global investors. Commodities are falling fast as oil dips to below 40 dollars a barrel, the lowest mark since 2009, and iron ore moves towards break-even levels. China's economy continues to weaken as trade data released this week shows imports declining for the 13th straight month.
"Euro-area inflation level forecasts for 2016 and 2017 both were recently cut despite the ECB last week deciding to expand their quantitative easing program. At unpredictable times such as these it is important to remember a globally diversified portfolio is your key to success",notes Voya Global.
