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Tariff fog deepens, Fed independence in spotlight as Trump-Powell rift widens

As the US-China trade outlook grows murkier, tensions are now spilling into domestic institutions, with President Trump openly seeking to remove Fed Chair Jerome Powell—placing the Federal Reserve’s independence squarely under the microscope.

21 Apr 2025, 12:31
Tariff fog deepens, Fed independence in spotlight as Trump-Powell rift widens

Markets open on edge

USD tumbles, gold nears record as Fed uncertainty mounts

21 Apr 2025, 07:18
Markets open on edge

Trump signals China tariff flexibility amid stalled talks, eyes EU trade deal

President Donald Trump said he’s reluctant to raise tariffs on China further, citing trade risks — even as talks remain stalled. Meanwhile, Trump expressed optimism about a trade deal with the EU but made clear he’s in no rush, keeping global partners on edge during a 90-day negotiation window.

18 Apr 2025, 13:11
Trump signals China tariff flexibility amid stalled talks, eyes EU trade deal

Trump calls for Powell termination

President Donald Trump has reignited his public feud with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, calling him “too late and wrong” and demanding his termination.

17 Apr 2025, 12:42
Trump calls for Powell termination

China warns U.S. after 245% tariff shock, but Q1 GDP beats expectations

Beijing warns it “won’t stay silent” after the U.S. slaps Chinese imports with tariffs as high as 245%. Yet on the same day, China reports stronger-than-expected GDP growth, highlighting an economy defying pressure but still burdened by structural cracks.

16 Apr 2025, 12:05
China warns U.S. after 245% tariff shock, but Q1 GDP beats expectations

Gold’s breaking more than records

Record-breaking gold and a weakening dollar signal rising risk aversion ahead of U.S. retail data and Powell’s speech

16 Apr 2025, 08:04
Gold’s breaking more than records

Markets rebound as U.S. offers tariff reprieve, but trade tensions remain

Global markets rebounded after the U.S. administration announced a temporary exemption from new tariffs on smartphones and computers. However, fresh warnings from President Trump suggest the trade conflict with China is far from over.

14 Apr 2025, 11:20
Markets rebound as U.S. offers tariff reprieve, but trade tensions remain

Relief rally: Markets up, Dollar down

China hints at easing, Swiss data supports Franc, and traders await key Fed signals

14 Apr 2025, 06:57
Relief rally: Markets up, Dollar down

China strikes back with 125% tariffs on U.S. goods as trade war intensifies

The United States and China intensified their trade conflict, with both nations implementing significant tariff increases. The escalating tensions have led to heightened market volatility and growing concerns over global economic stability.

11 Apr 2025, 13:24
China strikes back with 125% tariffs on U.S. goods as trade war intensifies

All eyes on us data as gold hits new highs

focus remains on the next moves from Washington and Beijing — and whether today’s data can ease the pressure

11 Apr 2025, 07:19
All eyes on us data as gold hits new highs