Trade Wars 2.0 - news and analysis

The second presidency of Donald Trump initiated escalation of tariffs that triggered significant financial movements. These actions may to increased costs for businesses and consumers, disrupted supply chains, and created market uncertainty. Retaliatory tariffs from affected nations can further strain global trade, impacting economic growth and prompting concerns about long-term financial stability.

Market Implications for Venezuela President Maduro's Capture – WTI Oil and Dow Jones to New Highs!

Geopolitical Shock: The US captures Venezuela's Maduro, sparking a broad rally in the Dollar, stocks, and commodities. We analyze the counter-intuitive Oil price action and the "crack spread" opportunity for US producers. Plus, a look at the geopolitical impact and Market outlook. Dow Jones is rising to new All-time highs!

05-01-2026 15:58 GMT by Elior Manier

Asian stock markets shrugged off Venezuela's impact, WTI crude sold off, Gold rallied towards resistance, and the US dollar remained below resistance

Asian markets opened 2026 with resilience, brushing off geopolitical shock from the US action in Venezuela. Japan’s Nikkei surged, while US stock indices held bullish momentum. Gold rallied on safe-haven demand but stalled near resistance, WTI crude slid on supply expectations, and the US dollar stayed capped below key resistance. Intraday technical setups highlight selective opportunities across stock indices, FX, gold, and oil.

05-01-2026 06:41 GMT by Kelvin Wong