David DELHANTY

As another clear indication of the totally unpredictable nature of the current U.S. administration, yesterday (just halfway through the 90-day pause on its proposed global tariff increases, a period that was supposed to keep any changes in check) the government threatened to impose a 50% tariff on goods from the European Union. Blaming a lack …

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Even before the United States launched its sweeping new tariffs in early April, 2025 was already emerging as a year defined by instability. The foundations of investor confidence were under pressure well before trade disputes escalated. The tariffs, while dramatic, are just the latest expression of a broader trend – a world in which volatility …

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Since returning to office in January, Donald Trump has taken a radically aggressive stance on global trade. He named 2 April “Liberation Day” and announced sweeping reciprocal and protective tariffs targeting every major trading partner. Although tariffs had long been discussed as a cornerstone of the US administration’s policy, few analysts expected the enacted measures …

US Tariffs and Mallorca Property: What Will It Mean for Prices? Read More »

When I was chatting to a friend the other day about our daughters taking a gap year after university, he laughed and said, “Well, I think they should definitely go see the world while it’s still here!” Even though this sense of impending doom and gloom may not be universally shared, there’s no denying a …

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