16/04/2025 Market Watch Trade Tensions Flare, Safe Havens Gain Ground Key Takeaways: Trade tensions resurface after fresh US-China tech and aviation restrictions. Swiss franc continues to outperform, while the dollar slips broadly. Asia and Europe equities turn red; US futures also under pressure. Gold hits a new record; oil firms up after early dip. China’s… Continue reading Trade Tensions Flare, Safe Havens Gain Ground
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Tariff Postponements Stabilize Markets
15/04/2025 Market Watch Tariff Postponements Stabilize Markets Key Takeaways: US delays reciprocal tariffs and hints at postponing auto tariffs, calming investor sentiment. Sterling, Australian dollar, and potentially Canadian dollar show notable strength. Equities recover, with Asia and Europe extending gains; US futures also stronger. US Treasury yields remain stable, gold holds near record highs, oil… Continue reading Tariff Postponements Stabilize Markets
Markets Stagger as U.S. Policy Shifts Trigger Global Reactions
12/04/2025 Week Ahead Markets Stagger as U.S. Policy Shifts Trigger Global Reactions Key Takeaways: Global markets remain volatile amid sharp US policy changes. Early signs suggest trade-related activity may be skewing economic data. March budget deficit was significantly worse than expected. US dollar unexpectedly weakened despite tariff expectations. Eyes on capital flow data and upcoming… Continue reading Markets Stagger as U.S. Policy Shifts Trigger Global Reactions
Markets Whipsawed as Trade Tensions Escalate, Safe-Havens Surge
11/04/2025 Market Watch Markets Whipsawed as Trade Tensions Escalate, Safe-Havens Surge Key Takeaways: US-China trade war escalates with tariff hikes from both sides. Equity markets see wide divergence: Asia mixed, US gains, Europe weak. Bond yields reflect economic divergence, with UK yields rising and JGBs falling. Dollar under pressure, with Swiss franc and NZD leading… Continue reading Markets Whipsawed as Trade Tensions Escalate, Safe-Havens Surge
Tariff Confusion, Dollar Weakness & Market Reversal
10/04/2025 Market Watch Tariff Confusion, Dollar Weakness & Market Reversal Key Takeaways: US postponed reciprocal tariffs for most countries, excluding China. Equities surged on the news, but skepticism remains due to underlying tensions. Dollar dropped sharply, while safe-haven currencies gained more than 1%. Gold extended gains, now trading near $3113. US index futures reversed lower,… Continue reading Tariff Confusion, Dollar Weakness & Market Reversal
Tariff Tensions Cool, But Uncertainty Lingers
08/04/2025 Market Watch Tariff Tensions Cool, But Uncertainty Lingers Key Takeaways: Market volatility eases as tariff tensions are temporarily absorbed. US trade moves increasingly viewed as negotiation tactics, not policy shifts. Japan responds to US claims, climbs up the priority list in trade talks. US dollar softens; AUD and NZD lead G10 recovery. PBOC sets… Continue reading Tariff Tensions Cool, But Uncertainty Lingers
Trade Tensions Escalate as Inflation Data Moves Into Focus
05/04/2025 Week Ahead Trade Tensions Escalate as Inflation Data Moves Into Focus Key Takeaways: Major market volatility triggered by sweeping U.S. tariffs and China’s sharp retaliatory actions. Upcoming U.S. inflation data and Fed minutes could shape expectations for future rate decisions. China’s latest CPI and PPI figures to reveal the impact of domestic stimulus measures.… Continue reading Trade Tensions Escalate as Inflation Data Moves Into Focus
Tariff Tensions & Jobs Data Drive Dollar Recovery
04/04/2025 Market Watch Tariff Tensions & Jobs Data Drive Dollar Recovery The US dollar is finding renewed strength, supported by a mix of geopolitical maneuvering and cautious repositioning in financial markets. One major factor is the uncertainty surrounding reciprocal tariffs. Market participants are debating whether these tariffs are genuine policy tools or strategic leverage in… Continue reading Tariff Tensions & Jobs Data Drive Dollar Recovery
U.S. Trade Policy Shake-Up Sparks Market Turbulence
03/04/2025 Market Watch U.S. Trade Policy Shake-Up Sparks Market Turbulence The latest trade measures announced by the US President are sending shockwaves through global markets, despite strong domestic economic indicators such as record-high household net worth. The newly enforced tariffs—framed as a move toward “kind reciprocity”—are triggering broad-based financial reactions, including sharp declines in equities,… Continue reading U.S. Trade Policy Shake-Up Sparks Market Turbulence
Markets Brace for U.S. Tariff Decision as Uncertainty Lingers
02/04/2025 Market Watch Markets Brace for U.S. Tariff Decision as Uncertainty Lingers Markets are cautiously awaiting a U.S. tariff announcement expected today, with no final decision confirmed even as of yesterday. The potential changes could impact global trade, inflation, interest rates, and overall market sentiment. At the same time, asset prices across currencies, equities, bonds,… Continue reading Markets Brace for U.S. Tariff Decision as Uncertainty Lingers