Monthly Archives: February 2025
Gold Retreat after Breaking New High
Written on February 17, 2025 at 5:57 am, by
Market Summary The market’s attention remained squarely on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s semi-annual testimony before the Senate, where he reiterated that the Fed has already cut interest rates by 100 basis points from their peak. Powell emphasized that while the U.S. economy remains resilient, persistent inflationary pressures justify a patient approach to further rateContinue Reading
Gold Soars as Tariff Tensions Shake Markets
Written on February 17, 2025 at 5:56 am, by
Market Summary Gold prices soared to record highs as U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of fresh steel and aluminum tariffs fueled trade war concerns. The 25% tariffs, set to take effect on March 4, targeted major exporters, including Canada, Mexico, and Germany, driving investors toward safe-haven assets. Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar defied trade uncertainty, strengtheningContinue Reading
Trump’s Tariff Threat Lifts Dollar
Written on February 17, 2025 at 5:55 am, by
Market Summary Markets turned volatile last Friday as newly elected U.S. President Donald Trump rattled investors with an aggressive trade stance, signaling a potential 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports. The move, expected to take immediate effect upon announcement, overshadowed the release of a weaker-than-expected U.S. Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report. Despite the jobs dataContinue Reading
