The US Dollar is experiencing a sharp decline, plummeting towards the 102.00 mark as a confluence of factors shakes investor confidence. President Trump’s recently announced “Liberation Day” tariff plan, coupled with surprisingly weak economic data, has ignited fears of a looming economic slowdown, sending shockwaves through global markets. This sudden …
Read More »Oil Prices Plunge as OPEC+ Increases Supply Amid Global Trade Fears
A significant shift in global oil markets occurred as major oil-producing nations announced a larger-than-anticipated supply increase, triggering a sharp drop in crude prices. The decision, made by a coalition of key oil-producing countries, will see an additional 411,000 barrels per day entering the market beginning next month.This move, intended …
Read More »Fitch’s Tariff Warning: How U.S. and China Trade Tensions Could Reshape the Global Economy
On April 3, 2025, prominent Fitch ratings agency issued a stark warning about the U.S. economy, slashing its 2025 GDP growth forecast and pointing the finger at a bold new tariff policy dubbed “Liberation Day.” Announced just a day earlier, these tariffs impose a minimum 10% rate on all U.S. …
Read More »Sterling Soars as Trump Tariffs Trigger US Recession Fears, UK Spared the Worst
The Pound Sterling (GBP) surged to a near six-month high against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday, breaching the 1.3200 mark, as President Donald Trump’s unexpectedly aggressive tariffs sent shockwaves through the global markets, igniting fears of a looming US recession. The dramatic rise in the GBP/USD pair was fueled …
Read More »Trump Announces Sweeping Tariffs on Global Trade, EU Fires Back
In a fiery address from the White House Rose Garden on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump unveiled what he called “Liberation Day” for American industry—a sweeping plan to impose a 10% baseline tariff on all U.S. trading partners, coupled with steeper duties targeting dozens of countries he accused …
Read More »Tariffs on the Horizon: Will Global Markets Survive the Shake-Up as Europe and Canada Brace for Impact?
As U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to unveil a transformative tariff regime today, April 2, 2025, at 4 p.m. Eastern Time, the global economic order teeters on the edge of upheaval. Billed as a bold bid to resurrect America’s manufacturing prowess, this announcement threatens to redraw the map of international …
Read More »Sterling Gains As Global Markets Brace For Shift While Tariffs Loom
In a highly anticipated move, the U.S. is set to unveil a bold tariff strategy at 20:00 GMT, potentially slapping 20% duties on nearly all its trade partners. The announcement, slated to take place in the iconic White House Rose Garden, has sent ripples through global markets as traders and …
Read More »ADP Data Explainer: Strong US Job Growth Signals Economic Resilience, Boosts Treasury Prices
In a surprising turn of events, private-sector hiring in the United States surged last month, with companies adding 155,000 jobs—well above the forecasted 120,000. This robust rebound from February’s weather-dampened figures has sparked optimism about the economy’s underlying strength, even amid lingering policy uncertainty and cautious consumer sentiment. The latest …
Read More »Dollar Inches Higher as Markets Brace for Trump’s Trade Tariff Announcement
The U.S. dollar edged up slightly on Wednesday, while other major currencies remained within tight ranges, as traders awaited details of President Donald Trump’s tariff plans. These measures, set to be unveiled in a White House Rose Garden announcement at 20:00 GMT, could disrupt global trade flows and heighten financial …
Read More »Gold Eases from Record High as Markets Await Trump’s Tariff Details
Gold prices edged lower in Asian trading on Wednesday, retreating slightly after hitting an all-time high in the previous session, as traders remained cautious ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s April 2 tariff announcements. Gold Market Performance Spot gold (XAU/USD) fell 0.3% to $3,116.24 per ounce by 00:57 ET (04:57 …
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