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Trump's trade policy shifts: Tariffs, gold, and global market reactions
The President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, generates optimistic expectations that ease uncertainty following his statements on tariff restraint.
12 Aug 2025, 07:55
US gold tariffs disrupt Swiss exports; BoE's hawkish cut bolsters sterling
Washington’s surprise move to levy tariffs on one-kilo gold bars shakes the global bullion trade, while Swiss exporters face a double blow from Trump’s 39% tariff regime.
8 Aug 2025, 08:37
BoE set for rate cut, but hawkish caution prevails amid sticky inflation
The Bank of England is widely expected to deliver a 25bp cut to 4.00%, but will likely avoid signaling an aggressive easing cycle as inflation expectations rise.
7 Aug 2025, 07:53
Targeted tariffs, dovish Fed bets, and labor weakness shape global markets
New U.S. sector-specific tariff threats, Fed leadership uncertainty, and signs of global labor market strain drive cautious sentiment across major asset classes.
6 Aug 2025, 07:38
Pound firms ahead of BoE test as Swiss Franc, Euro lag
Sterling stands out as the week’s second-best performer amid Euro and Franc softness, but traders eye the BoE decision for direction. Meanwhile, trade tensions persist globally, Japan hints at rate hikes, and China posts strong services data.
5 Aug 2025, 09:50
Dollar's decline: rate cut bets, Fed reshuffle, and data controversy
Soft nonfarm payrolls elevate September rate-cut expectations to 80%, while internal Fed reshuffling and controversy over BLS data raise fresh doubts about U.S. monetary and fiscal credibility.
4 Aug 2025, 09:17
Markets dip after Trump tariff order, July non-farm payrolls in spotlight
Markets reverse modestly after President Trump imposes steep new tariffs; traders now turn focus to today’s U.S. non-farm payrolls for direction.
1 Aug 2025, 09:09
Dollar's dominant run: Fed caution, trade shifts, and market outlook
The dollar remains the top performer this week, buoyed by strong U.S. GDP data and Powell’s resistance to a September pivot. Meanwhile, a major trade agreement with South Korea and rising inflation expectations in Japan shape a busy macro week.
31 Jul 2025, 10:50
A Fed dissent could aid gold’s ascent
With dissent likely emerging inside the FOMC, markets are pivoting toward a dovish read on US monetary policy—fueling momentum in gold and weighing on the dollar ahead of critical economic releases and global trade uncertainty.
30 Jul 2025, 10:54
Federal Reserve's July Meeting: Rates Set to Hold Steady
The Federal Reserve is set to keep rates unchanged in July despite escalating political pressure from President Trump, as policymakers wrestle with inflation risks and timing for future easing.
29 Jul 2025, 10:17