Gold prices rallied on Wednesday as global trade tensions increased the appeal of the safe-haven metal. At the same time, a weak dollar made gold cheaper for foreign buyers, increasing demand. Further support for bullion came from an increase in Fed rate cut expectations. Trump first announced reciprocal tariffs on most of the US’s trading Read More…
Equities declined on Monday, extending last week’s collapse amid economic uncertainty. Trump’s aggressive tariff campaign has dampened risk appetite, sending most investors to safe-haven assets. Meanwhile, recession fears are piling pressure on the Fed to consider more rate cuts this year. S&P 500 Index (Source: Bloomberg) The S&P 500 closed Monday in the red, continuing Read More…
Currency futures were mixed on Monday, with most currencies holding steady and risk-sensitive currencies vulnerable after fresh lows hit last week. The moves came after the US imposed reciprocal tariffs on most of its trading partners, escalating the global trade war. Currency futures had a volatile week after Trump imposed new tariffs on many more Read More…
Interest futures edged higher on Friday as investors awaited the release of the U.S. NFP report for March, a critical indicator that could influence the Federal Reserve’s upcoming monetary policy decisions. The CME Group’s FedWatch tool indicates a 68% probability of a rate cut at the Federal Reserve’s June meeting, down from 78% the previous Read More…
Dollar dives toward key support as recession fears explode across markets The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) is trading at 101.81, down -1.81% on the session, marking its largest single-day drop since mid-2022. This dramatic move follows a wave of panic sparked by recession concerns, as detailed in today’s breaking news: “The Dow plunges 1,500 points Read More…
Crude oil prices became volatile after the US President announced trade tariffs on all imports, with a baseline of 10% or higher, affecting major trade partners. Market sentiment soured due to caution despite a tariff exemption on the oil imports. The major partners, including China and Europe, will be largely impacted, raising concerns about global Read More…
