It could be a pivotal week for markets as all eyes turn to trade talks in London, where U.S. and Chinese negotiators hope to make progress—though some key sticking points remain. Meanwhile, inflation data takes center stage with May’s Consumer Price Index dropping Tuesday and Producer Prices on deck for Thursday. Are tariffs quietly fueling inflation? We’ll break down what traders will be watching. 

Discount retail stars Temu and Shein have taken a hit—stocks down more than 20% and sales sliding amid tariffs on Chinese imports. But if consumers and investors are pulling back from these brands, where is their money going instead? We dive into the shifting landscape of discount retail, what’s driving these changes, and which players might be poised to benefit next.

Headlines may have you thinking the U.S. dollar is in trouble—but is the story that simple? This week, we break down what a weaker dollar really means for markets, multinational earnings, and your portfolio. We’ll talk about why the dollar’s decline isn’t as dramatic as it sounds, how it can actually boost international investments, and whether the BRICS nations’ proposed "Unit" poses any real threat to the dollar’s dominance.