Gold prices extended strong gains in Asian trading on Thursday, approaching their all-time high as investors continued to seek safe-haven assets amid deepening U.S.-China trade tensions, despite President Donald Trump’s temporary pause on reciprocal tariffs for most other countries. As of 02:05 ET (06:05 GMT): Spot Gold rose 1.6% to …
Read More »Dollar Dances Near 103: FOMC Minutes and Trump’s Tariff Pause Stir Markets
The US Dollar Index (DXY) is holding its ground near the 103 mark in Wednesday’s trading session, attempting to recover from a recent dip below 102.00 sparked by dovish Federal Reserve commentary. A modest bounce followed the release of the Fed’s March meeting minutes, which revealed policymakers grappling with “difficult …
Read More »FOMC Minutes Signal Tough Road Ahead: Higher Inflation, Slower Growth on the Horizon
The U.S. economy may be bracing for a challenging period, with the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting minutes revealing growing concerns about rising inflation and sluggish growth. Held in March 2025, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting painted a cautious picture, as policymakers grappled with an uncertain economic outlook and …
Read More »Trump’s Tariff Tug of War: China Faces 125% Hike as Others Get 90-Day Reprieve
In a bold move shaking global trade, the U.S. president has announced a dramatic escalation in tariffs on Chinese imports, raising them to a staggering 125% effective immediately. This decision comes alongside a temporary 90-day pause on other tariff plans, offering a brief respite for trading partners outside China. The …
Read More »Why Have Fitch and Goldman Sachs Sounded the Alarm on U.S. Tariff Risks in 2025?
The escalating trade tensions between the United States and China have sparked serious concerns from leading financial institutions, with Fitch Ratings and Goldman Sachs issuing stark warnings about the potential economic fallout from new U.S. tariffs. As the world’s two largest economies lock horns over trade policies, these institutions highlight …
Read More »Gold Jumps as Trump Tariffs Spark Safe-Haven Rush, Dollar Sinks to 6-Month Low
Gold prices surged in Asian trading on Wednesday, regaining ground above the $3,000 mark as investors flocked to safe-haven assets after U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on China took effect. A weakening U.S. dollar further boosted demand for the yellow metal. As of 02:35 ET (06:35 GMT): Spot Gold …
Read More »Trade Wars and Fed Dilemmas: A Brewing Economic Tempest
Wall Street is gripped by unease as fears of a looming recession intensify, driven by steep tariffs from the U.S. president that have rattled the global economy and raised questions about the Federal Reserve’s independence. Economic outlooks have darkened, with forecasts pivoting from a hopeful 1.3% GDP growth to a …
Read More »Tariff Turmoil: Fed Officials Warn of Economic Ripples
In a striking revelation, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee sounded the alarm on Tuesday about the unexpectedly massive scale of U.S. tariffs, a development that could spell trouble for American importers with limited alternatives. Goolsbee emphasized that these tariffs, far exceeding what most market observers had predicted, …
Read More »U.S. Implements 104% Tariffs on China Amid Escalating Trade Tensions
On April 8, 2025, the White House rolled out a significant escalation in its trade policy, announcing that a staggering 104% tariff on Chinese imports took effect at noon Eastern Time. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt revealed the measure as a direct counterstrike to China’s imposition of 34% duties …
Read More »Tariff Talks Spark Hope for GBP/USD Amid US-UK Trade Optimism
The Pound Sterling staged a modest comeback against the US Dollar on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, climbing 0.34% to trade at 1.2756. This recovery follows a dip to daily lows near 1.2700, fueled by renewed optimism that tariffs might pave the way for fresh trade deals. US President Donald Trump …
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