This is the Way... To Avoid Tariffs? Trump Delays, Europe Cheers!

I Have Spoken... About the Markets

The Mudhorn egg was easier to crack than figuring out these planetary economics. Seems those folks over in Europe are doing a little jig because some loudmouth named Trump decided to hold off on slapping tariffs on their goods. The Stoxx 600—sounds like some fancy space cruiser—is up 0.9%. All sectors are looking greener than a Jawa's eyes when they spot a broken droid. This is the way apparently to make investors feel less like they're staring down the barrel of a disintegrator.

The Tribe of Automobiles

Word is the auto industry was sweating more than a Gamorrean guard in a sauna. They rely heavily on exporting to the U.S. so these tariffs were looking like a trip to the Sarlacc pit. But now BMW Mercedes and Volkswagen are all jumping higher than a tooka in heat. It's a good reminder that sometimes even in this galaxy a little patience is worth more than a handful of Beskar steel.

This Is Getting Complicated

Some outfit called Zealand Pharma is apparently doing better than a Hutt in a spice den up nearly 9%. Seems some analyst thinks they're undervalued. Makes you wonder if those analysts ever find something of real value like a good blaster or a quiet place to meditate. Although I’d rather be hunting bounties in the Outer Rim than be stuck trying to understand the rise and fall of a stock price any day.

Trump's Truths and Von der Leyen's Tweets

This whole thing started because Trump yapping away on something called Truth Social threatened a 50% tariff. He went on about how hard the EU is to deal with. Sounds like negotiating with a Krayt Dragon if you ask me. But then after a chat with this Ursula von der Leyen he pushed the tariffs back to July 9th. She says they're ready to talk 'swiftly and decisively.' Let's hope it goes smoother than my last negotiation with a Trandoshan. I still have nightmares.

Asia's Juggling Act

While Europe's partying like they just won the Boonta Eve Classic Asia's markets are mixed. Some are up some are down. Just like my mood after a long hyperspace jump. Meanwhile in the U.S. things are quiet because of some holiday. They were selling off Friday after Trump's initial tariff threat. You know sometimes I think these traders would be better off hunting bounties. At least then they'd have someone specific to blame when things go south.

I'm No Economist But...

I'm just a simple Mandalorian making my way through the galaxy. But even I know that tariffs and trade wars are bad news. They're like a malfunctioning hyperdrive: they always end up costing you more in the long run. Let's hope these folks figure things out before the whole galaxy ends up paying the price. Now if you'll excuse me I have a kid to protect and a Creed to uphold. This is the way.