Global Economies Between Real Estate Highs and Trade Tensions UK House Prices Hit Record Levels Amid Criticism of Trump’s Tariff Policies

As the UK housing market experiences an unprecedented surge,
trade tensions resurface with sharp criticism of U.S. tariff strategies —
painting a contrasting picture of domestic growth versus global uncertainty.

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UK House Prices Reach Record High Despite Supply Surge

House prices in the UK reached an all-time high in April,
even as the number of homes listed for sale climbed to its highest level in a decade during the same period.

According to the monthly report, the average asking price rose by 1.4% month-over-month,
equivalent to an increase of £5,312, bringing the national average to £377,182 — the highest in British housing market history.

The report also indicated that current prices are 1.3% higher than the same period last year,
with expectations that affordability for buyers may improve if the Bank of England begins cutting interest rates starting in May.

United States

Yellen: Trump’s Tariff Policies Are “Confusing” and Could Harm American Families

Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen criticized former President Donald Trump’s tariff approach,
describing his policies as “vague and illogical,” particularly due to the lack of clarity behind imposing tariffs on nations
that have helped diversify supply chains away from China, such as Vietnam.

Yellen pointed out that China has shown willingness to ease trade tensions if the U.S. reciprocates,
but warned that the continued imposition of tariffs could lead to an effective economic decoupling between the world’s two largest economies
— a move that may negatively impact American consumers by increasing their financial burden.

She also noted that recent volatility in the bond market and the decline of the U.S. dollar signal a drop in investor confidence.
However, she ruled out any immediate need for Federal Reserve intervention,
affirming that the U.S. economy remains strong and resilient.

Global Economies Between Real Estate Highs and Trade Tensions

Global Economies Between Real Estate Highs and Trade Tensions

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