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Escalating U.S.-China trade war rattles global markets

The intensifying tariff exchange between the United States and China has led to significant market volatility, with major indices declining and investors seeking safe-haven assets.

Global markets plunge as U.S.-China trade war escalates

China's retaliatory tariffs intensify global trade tensions, leading to significant market declines and heightened recession fears.

U.S. GDP growth slows to 2.4% in Q4 2024 amid trade tensions

The U.S. economy expanded at an annualized rate of 2.4% in the fourth quarter of 2024, marking a deceleration from the previous quarter's 3.1% growth. ​

All eyes on U.S. Data

A loaded Thursday calendar includes Q4 GDP revisions, PCE, jobless claims, and inventories

Copper sparks a rally as tariff talk heats up

Commodities climb as industrial metals rally, gold reclaims momentum, and oil shrugs off temporary ceasefire hopes

UK inflation falls to 2.8% ahead of chancellor's spring statement

The UK's Consumer Prices Index (CPI) declined to 2.8% in February, offering some relief to households and setting the stage for Chancellor Rachel Reeves's upcoming spring statement.

Yen steadies on hawkish BoJ tone

The Japanese yen stabilizes as the Bank of Japan signals potential for further rate hikes, causing the USD/JPY pair to hover around the significant 150 threshold.

Tariff tensions ease, caution lingers

Commodities weigh optimism against uncertainty in a geopolitically charged week

Gold holds as markets look for direction

Commodities find footing amid trade tensions and supply dynamics

GBP/USD drops ahead of BoE decision

Persistent inflation and trade policy uncertainty may reinforce the Bank of England’s stance on interest rates