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.

Asia midday: HK & SG equities lead; US rally stalls at resistance, Dow Jones (Chart of the day)

US stocks rebounded as Nvidia surged 2.8%, becoming the first company to hit a $4 trillion valuation. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 rose, though gains stalled at key resistance levels. Despite new US tariff threats, Asian markets were mixed, Singapore’s STI hit another record high, while Japan’s Nikkei slipped. A weakening US dollar lifted gold and boosted the Aussie dollar.

10-07-2025 07:07 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Trump tariff yo-yo fails to scare Markets – NA Mid-Week Update

Mid-week North American markets update: Sentiment starts to show some mixed signs, with stock markets still showing some decent performance. The US Dollar on the other hand has started to show signs of strengths with a couple of caveats. USDCAD intra-day levels and overview of NA currency performances.

09-07-2025 20:15 GMT by Elior Manier