Oil prices pulled back on Thursday as investors worried about the implications of an automobile tariff on oil demand. At the same time, market participants worried about Trump’s tariffs and escalating trade wars that would hurt global oil demand. Oil dropped Thursday after Trump confirmed a 25% tariff on vehicle imports to the US starting Read More…
Gold prices extended gains on Wednesday as uncertainty regarding Trump tariffs dampened risk appetite. More tariffs will escalate trade tensions, hurting the global economy. At the same time, investors worry about a spike in inflation due to an increase in the cost of most goods. The ongoing trade policy changes in the US have shifted Read More…
Equities rallied on Monday as risk appetite rebounded after reports that Trump would take a more measured approach to tariffs in April. At the same time, an upbeat business activity report eased fears of a US recession, further boosting risk appetite. S&P 500 (Source: Bloomberg) On Monday, markets rebounded after news that Trump was ready Read More…
Currency futures eased on Monday as the dollar strengthened after upbeat US business activity data. At the same time, risk appetite fell as market participants gear up for more Trump tariffs in April. The outlook for the global economy remains dim amid escalating trade wars. Data on Monday revealed that US business activity jumped in Read More…
Interest futures rose to end the week bullish as poor risk appetite sent investors to the bond market. Economic uncertainty in recent weeks and looming Trump tariffs have hurt equities and Treasury yields. Equities and yields (Source: Bloomberg) Trump’s tariff campaign in recent weeks has clouded the outlook for the global economy. More than that, Read More…
Crude oil prices remained steady on Thursday as US inventory and geopolitical worries were offset by rising Asian demand. Brent crude futures lost 11 cents, while WTI May contracts lost 12 cents. Asia’s crude oil demand, which was previously sour, is now set to recover as refiners resume operations after the maintenance. Moreover, Exxon Mobil Read More…
Gold futures hit fresh all-time highs around $3,052 on Wednesday before retreating slightly. The rally was fueled by mounting economic concerns and a cocktail of geopolitical tensions. However, market participants now fear a meaningful correction as prices are extremely overbought. The dramatic rally, marking a 14% rise in gold since 2025 and a staggering jump Read More…
Equities gained for a second session as market participants paused to assess recent developments, especially tariffs. The lack of an immediate catalyst paused the recent collapse. However, tariff uncertainty and fears of the US recession remain relevant. Last week, equities collapsed, with the S&P 500 losing over 10% from its peaks in February. The decline Read More…
Currency futures extended Friday’s gains as the dollar weakened amid US recession worries and downbeat economic data. Moreover, the dollar eased as the euro soared on optimism of increased government borrowing and spending in Germany. The dollar had a difficult week as the US released several poor economic reports. The major ones revealed softer-than-expected inflation. Read More…
Interest futures pulled back as US Treasury yields rebounded from the previous session’s dip. On Thursday, panic rocked the markets as Trump threatened more tariffs on the Eurozone. As a result, investors dumped risky assets like equities, preferring the safety of bonds. Tariff uncertainty has been the main catalyst for markets in recent weeks. Trump Read More…
