Global financial markets this week grappled with heightened volatility driven by U.S. tariff policies, monetary policy adjustments, and geopolitical developments. U.S. equities saw mixed performance, with the S&P 500 down 1.5% and the Nasdaq falling 2.6%, pressured by semiconductor export restrictions. The bond market offered some stability, though 10-year Treasury …
Read More »Five Questions About Trump’s Desire To Fire Fed Chair
The recent escalation of President Donald Trump’s feud with the Federal Reserve Chair has raised significant questions about the independence of the Federal Reserve, the potential economic consequences of such a move, and the legal grounds for removing a Fed chair. Here are five critical questions surrounding Trump’s desire to …
Read More »Is China Withdrawing From US Treasuries?
While Chinese investors are increasingly diversifying away from US Treasuries toward European and other assets, driven by trade war uncertainties and attractive yields elsewhere, there is no evidence of a large-scale Chinese withdrawal from the US bond market. The gradual reduction in China’s Treasury holdings reflects a strategic reallocation rather …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session: Dollar Surges to Three-Day Highs Amid Trade Tensions and Safe-Haven Demand
The U.S. dollar roared back to life on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, climbing to three-day highs as investors flocked to safe-haven assets amid escalating trade tensions sparked by President Trump’s tariffs. The Greenback, which had already begun its recovery on Friday, gained further momentum, with the US Dollar Index (DXY) …
Read More »Tariff Tsunami Rocks Wall Street: Dow Jones Plunges on Escalating Trade War
Wall Street witnessed a brutal start to the trading week as the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was battered by a renewed surge in trade war anxieties. What began with fleeting hopes of tariff extensions quickly evaporated, giving way to a sharp sell-off fueled by President Donald Trump’s aggressive stance …
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 »EUR/USD Climbs Amid US Economic Uncertainty and Shifting Eurozone Outlook
The EUR/USD pair has exhibited notable strength, climbing to near 1.0850 as the US Dollar faces mounting pressure amid growing concerns over the US economic outlook. This surge comes as investors grapple with the potential impact of US President Donald Trump’s “America First” policies, which are increasingly perceived as a …
Read More »US automotive industry granted one month exemption from tariffs
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced that President Donald Trump has granted the U.S. automotive industry—a sector heavily reliant on international trade—a one-month exemption from the newly imposed 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico. The administration is also exploring additional exemptions or delays, signaling a shift in …
Read More »Trump Ignites Trade Firestorm: Reciprocal Tariffs on Canada Escalate Economic Tensions
US President Donald Trump has reignited trade tensions with Canada by imposing sweeping tariffs, marking a significant escalation in his administration’s trade policies. On March 4, 2025, the United States implemented a 25% tariff on all Canadian goods entering the country, with a slightly reduced rate of 10% applied to …
Read More »Trump’s Crypto Reserve Announcement Sparks Surge in Cryptocurrencies
The cryptocurrency market experienced a significant boost early Monday, with Bitcoin and other digital currencies like Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin, Solana, and Cardano seeing sharp price increases. This surge followed President Donald Trump’s announcement of a U.S. crypto strategic reserve aimed at bolstering the industry. Despite the rise, prices remained below …
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