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 »Bitcoin Drops as Trade War Concerns Grow; Markets Await Key Inflation Data
Bitcoin fell 1.6% to $85,910.50 on Friday, mirroring a broader risk-off sentiment as global trade tensions escalated ahead of U.S. reciprocal tariffs. Investors are also cautiously awaiting the PCE inflation report, a key indicator for the Federal Reserve’s rate outlook. Bitcoin Reacts to Trade War Fears President Donald Trump’s decision …
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 »U.S. Economy Grows in 2024, But Challenges Loom Ahead
The U.S. economy closed out 2024 on a solid note, expanding at a robust 2.4% annual rate in the final three months of the year, according to a government report released on Thursday. This figure, a slight upward revision from earlier estimates, was fueled by a late surge in consumer …
Read More »USD dives post easing GDP growth
Dollar Dips as Tariff Buzz Fades and GDP Glow DimsThe US Dollar Index, a key measure of the dollar’s strength against a basket of global currencies, is hovering near the 104.40 mark after surrendering early gains on Thursday. The greenback kicked off the day with a boost from a surprise …
Read More »Trade Tensions Tank Auto Stocks as Markets Brace for Tariff Turmoil
Wall Street took a hit on March 27, 2025, as a fresh wave of tariff threats rattled the automotive sector and sent benchmark indices sliding. The latest announcement from the White House unveiled plans for a hefty 25 percent tariff on all cars not manufactured in the U.S., set to …
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 »US Dollar Awaits Direction as Market Digests Tariff News, Eyes PCE Data
The US Dollar Index (DXY) is currently experiencing a period of consolidation, trading around 104.35, as the initial shock from President Donald Trump’s proposed auto tariffs begins to subside. While the overnight announcement of a potential 25% levy on auto imports, effective April 3rd, and threats of further tariffs against …
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