European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Wednesday the imposition of retaliatory tariffs on European imports from the United States, in escalation against the tariffs previously imposed by the Trump administration on all US imports of steel and aluminum at a rate of 25%.The European tariffs focus on …
Read More »President Trump Asserts His Authority on Tariff Amid Current Trade Tensions
During a public meeting with Ireland’s Prime Minister, Micheál Martin, United States President Donald Trump addressed a range of topics, including trade policies, international relations, and economic strategies. His remarks reflected his characteristic approach to addressing contentious issues, particularly in the realm of trade.President Trump criticized the European Union (EU) …
Read More »Gold Prices Steady as Markets Await U.S. Inflation Data
Gold prices remained steady in Asian trading on Wednesday, as investors exercised caution ahead of a key U.S. inflation report. The metal continued to find support from its safe-haven appeal amid ongoing volatility surrounding President Donald Trump’s shifting tariff policies. Spot gold held at $2,911.17 per ounce, while gold futures …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session: US Dollar Faces Persistent Pressure Amid Recession Concerns
Tuesday saw no relief for the US Dollar as it continued to face significant downward pressure, with its value plunging to levels not seen since early October. The Greenback’s decline comes amid mounting concerns over tariffs and fears of a potential US economic slowdown.On Wednesday, March 12, the US Dollar …
Read More »Oil Edges Higher on Weaker Dollar, But Recession and Tariff Fears Weigh
Crude oil prices edged slightly higher on Tuesday, buoyed by a weaker dollar, but gains were restrained by persistent concerns about a U.S. economic slowdown and the impact of escalating tariffs on global trade.Brent crude futures settled 28 cents, or 0.4%, higher at $69.56 a barrel after dipping to $68.63 …
Read More »Gold Supported by Safe-Haven Demand Amid Recession Concerns
Gold prices edged higher in Asian trading on Tuesday as the U.S. dollar weakened to a four-month low amid mounting recession fears driven by President Donald Trump’s trade policies. Investors are now cautiously awaiting the release of U.S. consumer price index (CPI) data scheduled for Wednesday, which could have a …
Read More »Gold retreats after rising expectations of a possible resurgence of inflation
Gold declined at the close of trading on Monday after the recovery of the US dollar, which benefited from its place among safe-haven assets that rebounded following concerns about Trump’s tariffs on the US economy.Gold futures fell to $2,893 per ounce, compared to the previous daily close of $2,917 per …
Read More »Market Drivers- US Session: Attention shifts to Japan’s GDP, US jobs data
Market attention is shifting towards key economic data releases, with Japanese GDP and US jobs figures taking center stage. The US Dollar (USD) showed signs of recovery on Monday, partially reversing recent losses fueled by tariff concerns and economic uncertainty. The USD Index (DXY) regained the 104.00 level, although it …
Read More »Oil Prices Hold Steady Amid Tariff Concerns and OPEC+ Production Increases
Oil prices held relatively steady on Monday as investors weighed mixed signals from U.S. import tariffs, potential growth headwinds, and rising production by OPEC+ members. At 08:56 GMT, Brent crude was down 11 cents at $70.25 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude was trading at $66.87 per barrel, …
Read More »Gold Steadies Near Four-Month Low as Trade and Economic Uncertainty Weighsb
Gold prices held steady in Asian trading on Monday following modest gains last week, as the U.S. dollar remained near a four-month low amid ongoing uncertainty over U.S. trade policies. Investors scrutinized the latest jobs report and Federal Reserve Chair Powell’s comments to gauge the future path of interest rates. …
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