 Macro Digest: The World at a Turning Point — What It Means for Your Business Tuesday morning, May 12, and markets are turbulent again. Let's break down the key signals without fluff. Dollar above 98. Trump rejected Iran's peace proposal — a ceasefire is in question. Investors are flocking to the dollar as a safe haven. For businesses dealing with imports, this puts pressure on costs. Japan: 29-year high in yields. Japan's 10-year government bonds at 2.55%, a level not seen since 1997. The Bank of Japan is preparing to raise rates. The yen will strengthen — watch out for currency risks. Gold pulled back to $4,700. Inflation expectations are rising, oil is adding pressure. The Strait of Hormuz is blocked — 35% of global fertilizer supplies pass through it. Already, 70% of US farmers cannot afford full fertilizer for 2026. Food prices are the next blow. Europe and Australia: European markets are declining, business confidence in Australia is at -24 points. Global contraction. What does this mean for you? In times of uncertainty, those who can cut costs without losing quality survive. Automating routine tasks is not a luxury but a hedge against crisis. ASI Biont helps businesses with up to 50 people delegate routine tasks to AI agents and focus on what matters. While the world is stormy, build your ship. ️ https://asibiont.com/