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…
Oil prices pulled back on Thursday as global growth concerns dimmed the outlook for oil demand. Prices gained around 2% in the previous session due to a smaller-than-expected increase in US crude inventories. At the same time, downbeat US inflation figures increased Fed rate cut expectations, supporting oil. In recent weeks, tariff uncertainty has driven Read More…
Gold prices extended gains on Wednesday as US recession fears sent investors from risky to safe-haven assets. A new tariff on steel and aluminum imports ignited a trade war between the US and the Eurozone. Meanwhile, there was some caution ahead of a crucial US inflation report. Spot gold (Source: Bloomberg) Recent tariff developments in Read More…
Equities collapsed on Monday, with the Nasdaq, S&P 500 and Dow Jones all recording significant daily losses. The decline came as risk sentiment soured due to US recession worries. Trump’s tariffs and the subsequent trade wars have sent investors scrambling for safety in other assets. S&P 500 (Source: Bloomberg) Market participants are increasingly aware that Read More…
Currency futures extended gains against the dollar, which fell after downbeat nonfarm payrolls data on Friday. At the same time, the greenback fell as market participants worried about the impact of Trump’s tariffs on the US economy. Meanwhile, safe-haven currencies like the yen soared. US employment (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics) Data on Friday revealed Read More…
Interest futures rebounded from lows hit in the previous session after news that Trump had suspended tariffs on Canada and Mexico. Fears of the impact of trade wars had raised fears about a slowdown in US economic growth. Meanwhile, market participants were gearing up for the US nonfarm payrolls report and Powell’s speech for clues Read More…
Oil prices steadied on Thursday after reaching fresh lows in the previous session due to demand worries. Data revealed an unexpected increase in crude inventories. At the same time, trade wars ignited by Trump’s tariffs dimmed the outlook for the global economy. On supply, traders worried about oversupply with OPEC+ increasing output starting in April. Read More…
Gold prices extended gains on Wednesday after rallying nearly 1% in the previous session amid trade war uncertainty. At the same time, the dollar weakened, making gold cheaper for foreign buyers. Meanwhile, market participants look forward to US employment figures for clues on future Fed rate cuts. Spot gold (Source: Bloomberg) On Tuesday, investors scrambled Read More…
