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Gold’s breakout stuns markets

US dollar slips on speculation around Fed Chair Powell’s position and broader uncertainty over monetary direction

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.

Markets open on edge

USD tumbles, gold nears record as Fed uncertainty mounts

Trump says he is reluctant to keep raising tariffs on China

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.

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.

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.

Escalating U.S.-China trade war rattles global markets

The intensifying tariff exchange between the United States and China has led to significant market volatility, with major indices declining and investors seeking safe-haven assets.

Global markets plunge as U.S.-China trade war escalates

China's retaliatory tariffs intensify global trade tensions, leading to significant market declines and heightened recession fears.

U.S. GDP growth slows to 2.4% in Q4 2024 amid trade tensions

The U.S. economy expanded at an annualized rate of 2.4% in the fourth quarter of 2024, marking a deceleration from the previous quarter's 3.1% growth. ​

All eyes on U.S. Data

A loaded Thursday calendar includes Q4 GDP revisions, PCE, jobless claims, and inventories