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Oil Stuck in Range as Mixed Signals Weigh on Outlook
Fundamental Analysis *Crude oil prices traded sideways, reflecting a tug-of-war between positive and negative market drivers. On the supportive side, China’s crude imports rose nearly 5% year-on-year in March, buoyed by inflows from Iran and Russia. However, optimism was capped by a deteriorating global demand outlook. Goldman Sachs revised its Q4 2025 demand growth projectionContinue Reading
Gold Rallies on Trade Tensions
Fundamental Analysis *Gold prices surged as the U.S. dollar weakened and global growth concerns resurfaced. A mix of weaker U.S. inflation data and heightened fears of a deepening U.S.-China trade war drove investors into safe-haven assets. In addition, growing speculation that the Federal Reserve may lower interest rates further boosted gold’s attractiveness as a hedgeContinue Reading
Monetary Decisions, EU CPI & Tariffs—A Triple Threat for Global Markets
Wednesday, 16 April 2025 – 05:00 China Q1 GDP (YoY)With Q1 GDP coming in at 5.4%, China’s economic momentum remains intact—for now. But the newly imposed US tariffs on Chinese imports are likely to darken the outlook moving forward, potentially weighing on export-driven sectors. Risk sentiment may turn cautious, especially for commodity-linked currencies (AUD, NZD),Continue Reading
Gold Climbs as Rate Cut Bets & Trade Fears Intensify
Fundamental Analysis *Gold prices staged a strong rebound as the U.S. dollar weakened amid rising global growth concerns. The surge follows hotter-than-expected U.S. inflation data and renewed anxiety over the escalating U.S.-China trade conflict, both of which have driven investors into traditional safe havens. Additionally, growing speculation that the Federal Reserve may pivot toward rateContinue Reading
Gold Tests Key Support as Trade War Fears Battle Cash Demand
Fundamental Analysis *Gold prices have slipped despite a steep decline in equity markets, as some investors opted to liquidate gold positions to raise cash and avoid forced margin calls. Still, the broader outlook for gold remains supported by persistent global uncertainty—particularly the escalating US-China trade conflict. With the US threatening tariffs as high as 104%Continue Reading
