Gold prices surged to an all-time high in Asian trading on Tuesday, driven by rising safe-haven demand as investors braced for upcoming tariff announcements from U.S. President Donald Trump. Gold’s Record-Breaking Rally Spot Gold rose 0.7% to $3,148.10 per ounce, marking its highest level ever. Gold Futures (June) gained 0.3% …
Read More »Gold Soars to Record Heights: Safe-Haven Surge Amid Trump Tariff Tensions
Gold prices shattered records on Friday, surging to an all-time high of $3,086 as investors flocked to the safe-haven metal amid escalating global trade uncertainty and shifting U.S. monetary policy expectations. The XAU/USD pair traded at $3,079, marking a robust 0.79% gain, fueled by a weakening U.S. dollar and sliding …
Read More »Oil Prices Teeter Amid Recession Fears, Yet Secure Third Weekly Win
In a volatile dance of global economics, oil prices dipped on Friday as concerns mounted over a potential recession triggered by escalating U.S. tariff wars. Despite the late-week stumble, crude managed to notch its third consecutive weekly gain, buoyed by intensified U.S. pressure on OPEC heavyweights Venezuela and Iran. Brent …
Read More »Trump’s Tariff Tango: A New Tune with Canada’s PM Amid Global Trade Tensions
In a surprising twist to the escalating tariff drama, U.S. President Donald Trump struck an optimistic chord on March 28, 2025, after what he called an “extremely productive” first phone call with Canada’s newly minted Prime Minister, Mark Carney. The conversation, detailed in a glowing post on Trump’s Truth Social …
Read More »European Stocks Fall as Auto Tariffs Weigh on Market Sentiment
European stock markets declined on Friday, as Trump’s 25% auto tariffs continued to pressure the region’s crucial automobile sector and dampen investor confidence. Key Index Movements Germany’s DAX: ↓ 0.5% France’s CAC 40: ↓ 0.6% UK’s FTSE 100: ↓ 0.3% Auto Sector Under Pressure The Trump administration’s tariffs on auto …
Read More »Gold Hits Record High Amid Trade War Fears, Markets Eye Inflation Data
Gold surged to an all-time high in Asian trading on Friday, driven by increased safe-haven demand after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed steep tariffs on the auto sector. Gold Extends Gains as Trade Uncertainty Rises Spot gold climbed 0.6% to $3,073.79/oz, after touching a record $3,077.67/oz earlier. Gold futures (May …
Read More »Canada Signals Robust Retaliation as US Tariffs Loom Large
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney issued a stern warning to markets this week, underscoring the government’s readiness to launch retaliatory trade measures in response to escalating tariff threats from US President Donald Trump. With the White House poised to implement a sweeping array of tariffs, the economic fallout is expected …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session: Currency Markets React to Mixed Signals as US PCE Data Looms
The US dollar, often referred to as the Greenback, experienced renewed selling pressure this week, pulling back from its three-week highs. This retreat was driven by a combination of fluctuating US yields, persistent tariff concerns, and growing anticipation for the release of the US Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index …
Read More »Crude Oil Prices Firm Amid Economic Optimism and Global Tensions
Crude oil prices are ticking upward, buoyed by a confluence of encouraging economic signals and simmering geopolitical unrest. A softer dollar is lending a helping hand, making oil more attractive to global buyers. Fresh U.S. economic data has exceeded forecasts, painting a picture of a robust economy with a hearty …
Read More »European Stocks Fall as Auto Tariffs Weigh on Markets
European stock markets declined on Thursday, reacting to U.S. President Donald Trump’s new 25% tariffs on all imported automobiles and auto parts. Investors remain cautious ahead of Trump’s expected announcement of broader trade levies on April 2. Market Performance (As of 08:05 GMT) Germany’s DAX: -1.5% France’s CAC 40: -1.0% …
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