The Expat Edge

Trump-Xi Summit Outcome: The Tariff Gap Expats in Asia Cannot Ignore

Trump-Xi Summit Outcome: The Tariff Gap Expats in Asia Cannot Ignore

Published on: 21/05/2026

The Trump-Xi Beijing summit produced headline deals but tariff reductions appear only in Beijing's communique, not Washington's. Here is what expats in Asia must do.

JP Morgan Says No Fed Cuts in 2026: What Expats Must Do With Cash and Pensions Now

JP Morgan Says No Fed Cuts in 2026: What Expats Must Do With Cash and Pensions Now

Published on: 26/04/2026

JP Morgan forecast zero Fed cuts for 2026 and a possible hike in Q3 2027. Core goods inflation is up 3.1% from tariffs. Here's what the new rate reality means for expats in Asia.

Hormuz Blockade Declared: What Expat Portfolios Must Do as Oil Hits $97

Hormuz Blockade Declared: What Expat Portfolios Must Do as Oil Hits $97

Published on: 13/04/2026

Islamabad talks collapsed on April 12. Trump declared a Hormuz naval blockade. Brent hit $97. Here is what expats in Southeast Asia must do with their portfolios now.

Hormuz Is 'Open' but Only 19 Ships Got Through: The Ceasefire Illusion Hitting Expat Portfolios

Hormuz Is 'Open' but Only 19 Ships Got Through: The Ceasefire Illusion Hitting Expat Portfolios

Published on: 11/04/2026

Only 19 ships have transited Hormuz since the ceasefire. 2,000 vessels remain stranded. Markets priced in a reopening that hasn't happened. Here's what expats should do before April 22.