Economic Report

Gold Gains Momentum Amidst Trade Tensions Overnight remarks from President Trump regarding incoming tariffs have been sufficient to drive gold prices higher. As the focus of tariffs shifts towards China and Europe, gold has shown strength for the third consecutive day. Trading at a new two-month high, gold is setting …

Oil prices continued their decline on Wednesday, extending losses from the previous session. Markets are weighing the implications of U.S. President Donald Trump’s declaration of a national energy emergency and his proposed tariff policies. Market Performance Brent Crude Futures: Fell 36 cents (0.5%) to $78.93 per barrel as of 07:30 …

Gold prices climbed to two-month highs, surpassing $2,740 per ounce troy, driven by heightened uncertainty surrounding potential policy announcements. 1 Silver prices also gained momentum, trading closer to the $31.00 mark per ounce. WTI crude oil prices extended their decline, approaching the $75.00 per barrel mark, driven by the stronger …

US equities experienced a significant rally today, with major indices reaching multi-week highs. This bullish sentiment stems from a combination of factors, primarily the temporary easing of trade tensions and a decline in Treasury yields.Easing Tariff Concerns:The market experienced a wave of relief following the President’s decision not to immediately …

Even with the imminent threat of new tariffs that has taken center stage for Canada, China and even the US allies in the Eurozone, the stock market has not yet seen significant volatility. There is likely still some hope that extreme measures like a 25% tariff on imports from Mexico …

The US Dollar (USD) recently experienced a sharp decline against major currencies following reports suggesting a potential shift in the incoming Trump Administration’s trade policy. While the campaign rhetoric heavily emphasized broad-based tariffs of 10-20% on all imports, recent indications point towards a more nuanced approach.Woes as well as concerns …

Investors Cash in Amidst Trade Tensions and Holiday LullAfter President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, the US dollar faced a decline as investors cashed in their profits amidst ongoing trade tensions and a holiday pause in bond markets. Early indicators from the incoming administration suggest a deliberate approach to tariffs and fiscal …

Market Response to Trump’s Inauguration Gold prices saw a moderate increase on Monday as market liquidity remained thin following the swearing-in of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States. During his inauguration speech, the US dollar experienced a significant dip, reaching a nine-day low, as Trump indicated …

TikTok began restoring its services in the United States on Sunday, hours after the app went offline following a Supreme Court-backed ban. The ban, approved by Congress, required TikTok to divest from its Chinese ownership due to concerns about potential misuse of user data by the Chinese government. Supreme Court …

European stock markets posted modest gains on Monday as investors anticipated U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s second-term inauguration later in the day, while keeping an eye on global developments like the World Economic Forum in Davos. Market Overview DAX (Germany): +0.1% CAC 40 (France): +0.3% FTSE 100 (UK): +0.1% With U.S. …