It was a very busy week in financial markets as US president Donald Trump continues escalation of his trade attacks on a large number of states, which ended in a 90-days pause of tariffs enforcement on all countries, excluding China which was targeted by the maximum duties with “immediate” enforcement. …
Read More »Trade War Tensions Rise: Global Markets Brace for Impact
The United States has ignited a fierce trade war with China, escalating tensions that could reshape the global economy. New tariffs, some exceeding 100% on Chinese goods, have sparked immediate retaliation from Beijing, which raised duties on American imports to 125%. This tit-for-tat exchange follows a bold U.S. strategy to …
Read More »Gold Soars to Record High as Trade War Escalates and Inflation Worries Grip Markets
Gold prices surged by over 2% on Friday, hitting a new all-time high of $3,245, as investors sought refuge in the precious metal amidst a rapidly escalating trade dispute between the United States and China, coupled with persistent inflation uncertainty. The flight to safety was further amplified by a significant …
Read More »China Hikes Tariffs on U.S. Goods to 125% in Major Escalation of Trade War
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 »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 »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, …
Read More »Gold Holds Firm After Soaring Past $3,170 as Safe-Haven Demand Surges Amid Trade Tensions, Fed Easing Signals
Gold prices shattered records on Thursday, April 10, 2025, surging beyond $3,170 per troy ounce to trade above $3,160, fueled by a potent mix of safe-haven demand and macroeconomic uncertainty. The precious metal’s relentless climb reflects investors’ growing unease over an intensifying US-China trade war, a weakening US dollar, and …
Read More »Wall Street’s Liquidity: A Rebound Amid Persistent Challenges
Liquidity, the lifeblood of financial markets, has been a focal point for investors and analysts on Wall Street, particularly after turbulent periods marked by crises and volatility. In recent months, the narrative around liquidity in U.S. stocks and bonds has shifted, with signs of recovery tempered by underlying concerns. Analysts …
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