Gold price (XAU/USD) stabilizes just above $3,120 at the time of writing on Wednesday after some easing from the prior day where a fresh all-time high got eked out at $3,149 before closing negative. The Gold rush rally stalled ahead of United States (US) President Donald Trump officially announcing the reciprocal tariff implementation later this Wednesday at the White House with his entire cabinet present. However, with uncertainty building up towards this day, the announcement itself could be less impactful than initially thought, resulting in a sharp correction for Gold this week as a...
The Pound Sterling (GBP) trades sideways around 1.2900 against the US Dollar (USD) in Wednesday's European session. The GBP/USD pair consolidates as investors have been sidelined, waiting for the release of a detailed reciprocal tariff plan by United States (US) President Donald Trump later in the day. US President Trump has been touting April 2 as "Liberation Day" for weeks as he believes that the imposition of reciprocal tariffs will make "America great again". Trump's reciprocal tariffs are expected to upend the global trade system soon, as White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt...
Oil was little changed, pausing last month's rally as traders position themselves for impending US tariff announcements. Brent traded below $75 a barrel after slipping 0.4% on Tuesday, with West Texas Intermediate above $71. US President Donald Trump is set to announce his tariff measures later on Wednesday, and the sweeping duties will take immediate effect, according to his top spokeswoman. Several proposals are said to be under consideration, including a tiered tariff system with a set of flat rates for different countries, as well as a more customized...
Gold price (XAU/USD) trades with a positive bias through the first half of the European session on Wednesday and remains close to the all-time peak touched the previous day. Investors remain worried about US President Donald Trump's aggressive trade policies and their impact on the global economy. Adding to this, persistent geopolitical tensions turn out to be key factors acting as a tailwind for the safe-haven bullion. Furthermore, expectations that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will resume its rate-cutting cycle soon in the wake of a tariff-driven US economic slowdown lend additional support...