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: Risk-on persists, JPY held firm, Gold extends losses to 4-week low

US stocks rallied on 26 June, led by the Nasdaq 100 hitting a fresh record high, as dovish Fed expectations fueled risk-on sentiment. Despite soft US data and looming tariff risks, markets focused on potential rate cuts, boosting global equities. The US dollar weakened further, breaking key support, while gold fell to a 4-week low.

27-06-2025 06:57 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Market Wrap for the North American Session - June 26

June 26 NA Session Recap – Broad USD weakness drove gains across major currencies and indices. Gold held firm above $3,300, while Oil rebounded modestly. Alternative metals surged, with Platinum and Palladium up over 6%. Cryptos remain flat, with Bitcoin steady above $100K.

26-06-2025 20:51 GMT by Elior Manier