China announced on Friday that it will raise tariffs on U.S. imports to 125%, intensifying a rapidly escalating trade conflict with the United States. The new levy, up from the 84% rate announced just two days earlier, is set to take effect on Saturday, according to a statement from China’s …
Read More »Forex Market Overview: Dollar Slides to Multi-Year Lows as Tariff Tensions Undermine Safe-Haven Appeal
The U.S. dollar fell sharply across the board on Friday, as ongoing concerns about Washington’s aggressive tariff strategy eroded confidence in the greenback’s role as a traditional safe haven. The selloff pushed the dollar to its lowest in nearly a decade against the Swiss franc and a three-year low versus …
Read More »Oil Prices Steady but Set for Second Weekly Loss as U.S.-China Trade War Escalates
Oil prices remained largely flat on Friday, yet were poised to log a second consecutive weekly loss as investors weighed the economic toll of a rapidly escalating U.S.-China trade conflict. Persistent fears of weakening global demand, paired with downgraded forecasts from energy authorities, have kept a lid on any price …
Read More »European Stocks Dip as Trade War Fears Linger Despite Trump’s Tariff Pause
European markets slipped on Friday, capping off a turbulent week dominated by U.S. tariff policy swings and growing anxiety over the economic fallout of the escalating U.S.-China trade war. At 07:58 GMT, the pan-European STOXX 600 index edged 0.3% lower, retreating from early gains. The index remains close to a …
Read More »Gold Hits Record High as U.S.-China Trade War Sparks Safe-Haven Rush
Gold prices surged to an all-time high in Asian trading on Friday, extending a powerful rally as investors sought safety amid escalating trade tensions between the United States and China. A weaker dollar, falling demand for U.S.-linked assets, and rising volatility across financial markets continued to fuel the yellow metal’s …
Read More »U.S. Stocks Plummet as Trade Tensions with China Intensify
U.S. stock markets continued their downward spiral on April 11, 2025, unable to capitalize on what seemed like a glimmer of hope in trade relations. A temporary 90-day suspension of certain tariffs, with potential for further extension, failed to lift investor spirits as escalating trade disputes took center stage. Wall …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session: Markets Brace for US Inflation Data as Dollar Hits New Lows
Global financial markets are on edge as concerns over a potential US-China trade war continue to weigh heavily on investor sentiment, driving the US Dollar to fresh multi-month lows. The US Dollar Index (DXY) slumped below the critical 101.00 level, pressured by declining US yields across the board. On Friday, …
Read More »Trump Hints at Extending Tariff Suspension Beyond 90 Days
In a surprising twist to his trade policy, President Donald Trump has left the door open to extending a temporary 90-day suspension of tariffs, a decision he announced just last Wednesday. Speaking to the press during a government meeting, he emphasized that the pause could stretch longer if trade negotiations …
Read More »Treasury Turmoil: Tariff Fears Spark Wild Ride in U.S. Bills Market
The U.S. Treasury bills market has experienced significant turbulence in early April 2025, driven by a combination of policy uncertainties and shifting investor sentiment. The upheaval began gaining traction around April 8, when concerns over proposed tariffs, particularly a potential 104% tariff on Chinese goods, started to unsettle markets. This …
Read More »Navigating Uncertainty: Federal Reserve Officials Weigh in on Tariffs and Economic Outlook
Recent remarks from Federal Reserve officials highlight a growing sense of caution and complexity as they grapple with the potential economic fallout from proposed tariffs, alongside broader monetary policy challenges. The remarks, made in early April 2025, reflect a central bank navigating uncharted waters, with tariffs posing risks to inflation, …
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