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.

US Stocks fall from Warsh's nomination – Month-End flows and US Index Outlook

S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq Analysis and Trading Levels – Fed Shock: Kevin Warsh tapped as next Chair, triggering a US market rout. Metals crash on panic liquidation while the Nasdaq leads stocks lower. We analyze the divergence as global markets rise, and the risks of further instability from month-end flows and Iran tensions.

30-01-2026 20:56 GMT by Elior Manier

Markets Today: European economies expand, gold and silver plunge as markets await Fed Chair announcement and PCE data

European economies show surprising resilience, but global stocks react negatively to news that Kevin Warsh is favored for the next Fed Chair. This uncertainty triggers massive selloffs in gold and silver, even as European stocks continue a multi-month winning streak. The focus now shifts to the US PCE inflation data and the official Fed announcement.

30-01-2026 09:52 GMT by Zain Vawda