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.

Gold Technical Outlook: On the cusp of transforming into a potential multi-week corrective decline

Technical factors override fundamentals for Gold (XAU/USD) at this juncture, at risk of shaping a multi-week corrective decline.

07-04-2025 12:00 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Japanese yen rallies as financial markets slide

Japan's real wages declined by 1.2%, the second straight decline. This reflects rising inflation which has eroded wage growth. US nonfarm payrolls rose 222 thousand in February, blowing past the revised January reading of 117 thousand and above the market estimate of 135 thousand.

07-04-2025 04:59 GMT by Kenneth Fisher