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Charlie Parker

Auckland

Chief Reporter at Craccum

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  • 4 weeks ago | fwi.co.uk | Charlie Parker

    With both farming and veterinary industries constantly evolving, discussion groups are a great way to keep in touch with current recommendations. Oakhill Farm Vets have been running the Red Rose Dairy Discussion Group for 14 years and, more recently, the Oakhill Sheep Discussion Group and Oakhill Calf Club across Lancashire. The main aims of our discussion groups are to promote proactive farming practices in a sociable setting.

  • 1 month ago | aspim.co.uk | Charlie Parker

    The past week has seen a significant recovery in stock markets, led by the United States. This builds on an improving trend that has been in place since 9 April when US President Donald Trump began to gradually back away from tariffs in the face of pressure from the bond market in particular. This week, however, markets rallied on news that tariffs between China and the US would be reduced. China cut tariffs on US imports to 10%, and the US set tariffs on Chinese imports at 30%.

  • 1 month ago | aspim.co.uk | Charlie Parker

    We have just passed the milestone for the first 100 days of the second presidency of Donald Trump. He greeted the milestone with a rally in Michigan, celebrating what he called “the most successful 100 days in the history of America.”  While it's ultimately up to American voters to decide, the data paints a more mixed picture.

  • Mar 14, 2025 | aspim.co.uk | Charlie Parker

    The past week has seen a continuation of the market volatility we wrote about a week ago. On the face of it, this could be attributed to the on-again, off-again tariffs being implemented by the US government with little or no notice. But beneath it all, lies an old-fashioned ‘growth scare’. The market is concerned that these tariffs will feed through into weaker economic growth, particularly in the United States.

  • Mar 7, 2025 | aspim.co.uk | Charlie Parker

    A measured response is needed to respond to emerging economic trends that are not yet clear. When President Donald Trump began his second term, he was clear that he would move fast and hard on his agenda. He has not disappointed his supporters. Recent weeks have been dominated by the implementation of new tariffs, often announced, temporarily paused, and then re-announced at break-neck speed.

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