Both the STOXX 50 and STOXX 600 rose 0.2% on Friday, putting them on track to close the week with strong gains of 3.3%, their best performance since April, and 1.9%, respectively. The weekly rally was driven by upbeat corporate earnings reports and renewed optimism over potential progress in resolving the Ukraine-Russia conflict. Investors also assessed changing global trade dynamics after President Trump's massive retaliatory tariffs took effect on Thursday. Furthermore, expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut have recently strengthened. Among large-cap stocks, Novo Nordisk...
Gold prices surged to a new record high in afternoon trading, peaking at $3,084 an ounce as concerns over global trade tensions and an uncertain economic outlook spurred safe-haven demand. Meanwhile, the latest US data showed the PCE price index - the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge - rose 2.5% in the 12 months to February, still above the central bank's 2% target. Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver prices edged lower on Friday, after hitting their highest since October 2024, extending weekly gains to more than 2% as rising global trade tensions fueled demand for safe-haven assets. On Wednesday, President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on all imported cars and light trucks, set to take effect April 2, along with reciprocal tariffs on countries that impose levies on U.S. goods—actions he has vowed to continue throughout his second term. The tariffs have raised concerns about collections, adding pressure on economic growth while helping to revive inflation. Source:...
Gold rose to a record high as concerns about a widening trade war remained top of mind for investors, after President Donald Trump pushed ahead with U.S. tariffs on all auto imports. Gold is on track for a fourth weekly gain, with prices supported by rising demand for safe haven assets. Markets are also bracing for a fresh round of trade levies on April 2 as the White House prepares to implement so-called reciprocal tariffs. The exact scope of the plan is unclear. Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver prices rose above $34 an ounce on Thursday (03/27), extending weekly gains to more than 2% as escalating global trade tensions fueled demand for safe-haven assets. On Wednesday, President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on all imported cars and light trucks, which will take effect on April 2, along with reciprocal tariffs on countries that impose levies on U.S. goods—measures he has vowed to maintain throughout his second term. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold prices edged up, as of this writing, trading at $303. Prices have been hovering near record highs since U.S. President Donald Trump announced tariffs on all auto imports, escalating trade tensions and boosting demand for safe-haven assets. Traders are now waiting to see how the dollar will react to Friday's personal consumption expenditures price index data. However, "this data will not be too important considering we just heard from Powell last week - the Fed is in no rush, tariff inflation is 'transitory'," said analysts at Peak Trading Research.Source: Newsmaker.id