In a whirlwind trading session, stocks surged on Wednesday, shrugging off earlier losses as investors braced for President Donald Trump’s much-anticipated tariff rollout. The S&P 500 climbed 0.7%, the Nasdaq Composite gained 1%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average tacked on 268 points, a 0.6% increase. The day had started …
Read More »Saudi Arabia Faces Financial Crossroads as Oil Dynamics Shift
Saudi Arabia is bracing for a challenging financial landscape in 2025, with public debt projected to climb to 29.9% of GDP by year-end, up from 29.3% in 2024. To address a funding gap estimated at $37 billion, the Kingdom plans to tap into debt markets and explore alternative financing avenues. …
Read More »Tariffs on the Horizon: Will Global Markets Survive the Shake-Up as Europe and Canada Brace for Impact?
As U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to unveil a transformative tariff regime today, April 2, 2025, at 4 p.m. Eastern Time, the global economic order teeters on the edge of upheaval. Billed as a bold bid to resurrect America’s manufacturing prowess, this announcement threatens to redraw the map of international …
Read More »Sterling Gains As Global Markets Brace For Shift While Tariffs Loom
In a highly anticipated move, the U.S. is set to unveil a bold tariff strategy at 20:00 GMT, potentially slapping 20% duties on nearly all its trade partners. The announcement, slated to take place in the iconic White House Rose Garden, has sent ripples through global markets as traders and …
Read More »ADP Data Explainer: Strong US Job Growth Signals Economic Resilience, Boosts Treasury Prices
In a surprising turn of events, private-sector hiring in the United States surged last month, with companies adding 155,000 jobs—well above the forecasted 120,000. This robust rebound from February’s weather-dampened figures has sparked optimism about the economy’s underlying strength, even amid lingering policy uncertainty and cautious consumer sentiment. The latest …
Read More »Oil Prices Steady as Markets Await Trump Tariff Announcement
Oil prices held steady on Wednesday, as traders remained cautious ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff announcement at 2000 GMT. Concerns over potential trade war escalation and slower global demand for crude kept markets in check. Brent crude futures fell $0.07 (-0.09%) to $74.42 per barrel by 08:58 GMT. …
Read More »Bitcoin Holds Steady Amid Trump Tariff Uncertainty
Bitcoin remained stable on Wednesday, with little buying interest as investors stayed risk-averse ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade tariff announcement. The world’s largest cryptocurrency has shown a marginal recovery this week after suffering sharp losses in Q1 2025. However, the rebound remains fragile amid economic turbulence under Trump’s …
Read More »Dollar Inches Higher as Markets Brace for Trump’s Trade Tariff Announcement
The U.S. dollar edged up slightly on Wednesday, while other major currencies remained within tight ranges, as traders awaited details of President Donald Trump’s tariff plans. These measures, set to be unveiled in a White House Rose Garden announcement at 20:00 GMT, could disrupt global trade flows and heighten financial …
Read More »European Stocks Decline as Investors Await Clarity on Trump’s Tariffs
European equity markets opened lower on Wednesday, as investors remained cautious ahead of the anticipated tariff announcement by the Trump administration. Markets are seeking more clarity on the scale and impact of the proposed trade barriers, which could significantly affect global trade and economic growth. European Markets at a Glance …
Read More »Gold Eases from Record High as Markets Await Trump’s Tariff Details
Gold prices edged lower in Asian trading on Wednesday, retreating slightly after hitting an all-time high in the previous session, as traders remained cautious ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s April 2 tariff announcements. Gold Market Performance Spot gold (XAU/USD) fell 0.3% to $3,116.24 per ounce by 00:57 ET (04:57 …
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