Investors Weigh Risks Ahead of April 2 Tariff Announcement Global markets, rattled by fears of an escalating trade war, found some relief as signs emerged that the next wave of U.S. tariffs will be more focused than previously threatened by President Trump. While the outlook remains uncertain, investors are treading carefully, awaiting further clarity on policy details before making major portfolio […]

Traders Brace for U.S. Trade Policy Shifts Amid Global Economic Jitters Investor sentiment is showing tentative signs of improvement as the next round of U.S. tariffs, set for April 2, appears to be more targeted rather than a broad-based global crackdown, according to officials familiar with the matter. However, traders remain wary, as policymakers in China and Australia

Trade Uncertainty and Central Bank Caution Keep Investors on High Alert Global markets are facing mounting uncertainty as tariff risks and corporate earnings weigh on sentiment. U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed that broad reciprocal tariffs along with targeted sector-specific duties will take effect on April 2, raising fresh concerns over global economic stability. Major central banks, including the Federal

Markets Weigh Fed’s Policy Path as Tariff Uncertainty Lingers The Federal Reserve reaffirmed its openness to rate cuts later this year, signaling that inflationary pressures from tariffs will likely be temporary. This dovish tone fueled a weaker dollar outlook, offering some relief to emerging markets grappling with capital outflows. Meanwhile, the Australian dollar tumbled after a surprise contraction in employment,

Rate Pause Expected, But Powell’s Tone Holds the Key The Federal Reserve is widely anticipated to extend its pause on rate cuts in March, but traders are laser-focused on the Statement of Economic Projections (SEP), particularly the Dot Plot and Chair Jerome Powell’s speech, both of which will shape market expectations for the next policy move. Hints of a prolonged

Fed, BoJ, and BoE in Focus Amid Heightened Policy Uncertainty Global investors are gearing up for a pivotal week of central bank decisions, with monetary policymakers navigating the economic turbulence triggered by President Donald Trump’s escalating trade measures. The Bank of Japan (BoJ) is widely expected to maintain its current policy stance after last month’s rate hike,

Greenback Strengthens Amid Fiscal Certainty, Tariff Uncertainty Lingers The U.S. dollar extended its rally into Friday, with a key index tracking the greenback advancing for a third consecutive session as a stopgap funding bill appeared set to avert a government shutdown. The move alleviates a major source of uncertainty for markets, which remain on edge

Crude Prices Ease as Traders Weigh Supply Constraints Against Growth Risks Oil prices pulled back slightly after a sharp rally, as traders weighed tight U.S. fuel inventories against mounting concerns over global economic headwinds. Gasoline stockpiles plunged by 5.7 million barrels well beyond market expectations fueling optimism for stronger seasonal demand. However, persistent geopolitical tensions

The latest wave of US trade restrictions took effect Wednesday as President Donald Trump’s tariffs on steel and aluminum imports officially kicked in. The 25% levies, imposed without exemptions, mark an aggressive escalation of his trade policies, putting pressure on key trading partners, including the European Union, Australia, South Korea, and Japan. The move is

Treasury Yields and Digital Assets Stage Recovery After a rocky start to the trading session, both US Treasury yields and cryptocurrencies clawed back earlier losses. However, sentiment across financial markets remains fragile, as investors reassess the impact of tariffs and federal spending cuts on US economic growth. Wall Street’s bullish optimism has cooled, with risk