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.

Markets Today: Gold Breaches $5100/oz, Yen Intervention Risks Grow, Dollar Slides. USD/JPY Test 100-Day MA

Gold soars past $5,100/oz, and other precious metals climb as global uncertainty drives safe-haven demand. The US Dollar slides to a four-month low on rumors of a US-Japan currency intervention, the first in 15 years, causing the Yen to surge. European and global stocks slip due to political tension, trade threats, and the upcoming Fed meeting. Oil prices jump on new Iran sanctions and US weather-related production halts.

26-01-2026 08:45 GMT by Zain Vawda

Dollar at its weakest in months

The US dollar is experiencing its sharpest weekly decline in months, driven primarily by rising political uncertainty rather than changes in monetary policy expectations. Unpredictable decisions and mixed signals from the US administration have unsettled investors, pushing them toward safe-haven currencies such as the Japanese yen and the Swiss franc.

23-01-2026 18:50 GMT by Krzysztof Kamiński