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 Mid-Session Bell: US stock indices futures extended gains while Gold (XAU/USD) recent losses found support at the 20-day MA

Easing of US-China trade tensions led to a risk-on behaviour in global stock indices. while Gold (XAU/USD) has started to show signs of recovery after three days of losses

02-05-2025 05:30 GMT by Kelvin Wong

US Mid-Session Bell: US earnings bolsters sentiment as Apple, Amazon report next

US stocks surge as tech giants Microsoft and Meta report strong earnings. Dollar recovers against the yen, while gold declines. Market sentiment improves on US-China trade deal hopes. Dow Jones shows positive gains. Key economic data releases expected, including PMI and NFP jobs report.

01-05-2025 14:34 GMT by Zain Vawda