Gold Soars to Fresh Record Highs as Trade Tensions Reignite Safe-Haven Rush
Gold surged to new record highs as renewed US-China trade tensions reignited strong safe-haven demand.
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Trump Softens Tone on China After Tariff Shock as Beijing Warns It’s ‘Not Afraid’ of Trade War
Trump softens tone on China after tariff shock, but Beijing warns it’s ready for escalation.
Trump’s 100% Tariff Threat Erases $2 Trillion and $19 Billion in Crypto
Trump’s post and follow-up tariff plan erased $2 trillion in stocks and $19 billion from crypto within hours.
Gold Hits Fresh Record as Rate Cut Bets and Tariff Uncertainty Fuel Rally
Gold hit record highs as rate cut bets, weaker dollar and tariff uncertainty drove investor demand.
Gold Climbs Back as Markets Watch Peace Talks
Gold rebounds as traders watch Trump-Zelensky talks and weigh tentative Ukraine peace plan against market risk.
Gold Holds Firm as Tariff Escalation and Rate Cut Bets Keep Bulls in Play
Gold steadies as Trump’s tariff threats and weak U.S. data fuel Fed rate cut bets.
FTSE Rises as Investors Eye Tariff Deadline
FTSE rises as tariff deadline looms, Hiscox and Faron climb on results, ImmuPharma sinks on losses.
Gold Rebounds as Tariff Tensions Return but Fed Holds Off on Rate Cut
Gold rebounds on tariff fears, but Fed’s hawkish stance and strong dollar continue to cap gains.
FTSE Rises as US-EU Trade Deal Lifts Mood
FTSE opens higher on trade optimism; GSK signs $12bn China deal, STV issues profit warning.
Gold Slips as Trump Calms Fed Firing Fears
Gold dips after Trump downplays Powell firing threat, but tariffs and geopolitics keep demand steady.
FTSE 100 Slips as Trump Powell Rumours Spook Markets
FTSE slips as Trump threatens to fire Powell, outweighing cooling US inflation and strong earnings.
FTSE Outperforms Despite Trade War Escalation
FTSE edges up, tariffs hit Europe, China export boost lifts miners, gold gains on uncertainty.
US Futures Slip After Trump Announces 35% Tariffs on Canada
US futures dip after new Trump tariffs, while major indices eye a muted weekly finish.
Trump Moves Ahead with New Tariffs on Japan and South Korea
Trump targets Japan and South Korea with 25% tariffs, warning of escalation without trade policy changes.
FTSE dips as US tariff deadline moves to August
FTSE falls as US delays tariffs to August 1, Glencore, PHP and Jarvis in focus, Wall Street also slides.
Gold dips as strong dollar and delayed tariffs weaken safe haven demand
Gold slips as strong US data, firm dollar and delayed tariffs limit demand despite Trump’s Brics threat.
Trump targets Brics-aligned countries with fresh tariff threat
Trump threatens extra tariffs on countries siding with Brics, escalating trade tensions ahead of August deadline.
Trump’s Trade Whiplash Trips Up S&P 500 Record-Breaking Rally
Markets poised to hit record highs before Trump abruptly ended Canada trade talks, triggering a sharp reversal.
Pressure Builds on Powell as Trump Turns Up the Heat
Trump sharply criticised Fed Chair Powell as “stupid,” increasing pressure for interest rate cuts amid economic slowdown and inflation risks.
FTSE 100 Boosted by Ceasefire News
Markets rallied on Middle East ceasefire hopes, but underlying risks and economic troubles suggest this relief rally may prove short-lived.
US-Iran Tensions Spark Oil Price Spike Amid Strait of Hormuz Threats
US-Iran tensions rise as Iran threatens the Strait of Hormuz, causing oil prices to spike and unsettling global energy markets.
Markets Unshaken by US Attack on Iran
US strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites rattled nerves briefly, but markets held firm, defying expectations of panic and deeper fallout.
Wall Street Faces Geopolitical Wake-Up Call on Monday
Markets face turbulence after U.S. strikes Iran, with oil prices rising and investors fearing inflation, retaliation, and disrupted rate-cut plans.
UK Plays It Safe After Trump Bombs Iran – But Markets Won’t on Monday
UK responds cautiously after US bombs Iran’s nuclear sites, urging diplomacy as financial markets prepare for potential volatility on Monday.
Markets Brace for Fallout as Trump Bombs Iran’s Nuclear Sites
Trump’s bombing of Iran’s nuclear sites sparks oil surge, market jitters and safe haven rush as investors brace for further escalation.
The UK Wants De-escalation – But Will Trump Listen?
The UK is pushing for diplomacy, but with Trump’s unpredictability, there’s a risk Britain could be dragged into another conflict in the Middle East.