Equities rebounded from their lows on Monday but remained fragile ahead of more Trump tariffs. At the same time, market participants look forward to crucial US monthly employment data for clues on Fed policy. Equities weekly change (Source: Bloomberg) Equities collapsed last week to end the quarter down as it became clear Trump will proceed Read More…
Currency futures gained on Friday and extended the moves on Monday as the dollar collapsed amid fears of stagflation. Market participants worried that more US tariffs would weaken economic growth and boost inflation. At the same time, data on Friday revealed an unexpected surge in US underlying inflation. On Friday, a decline in the US Read More…
Interest futures recovered on Friday ahead of crucial US inflation data that will shape the outlook for Fed rate cuts. However, in the previous sessions, prices collapsed as Treasury yields and the dollar recovered amid upbeat data and expectations of more US tariffs. Investors are looking forward to the US core PCE price index report Read More…
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…
