Uncertainty Surrounds Chip and Smartphone Tariffs in the US as Trump Hints at Further Changes
Confusion over chip, smartphone tariffs unfolds in US as Trump foreshadows more changes President Donald Trump’s tariff policy has undergone several developments since ‘Liberation Day’. The most recent of the changes saw confusion reign about how the US would treat imports of consumer electronics like smartphones. It came after Mr Trump announced a 90-day pause […]
Will the Bank of Canada Lower Interest Rates on…
Bank of Canada officials will be juggling a wide array of macroeconomic indicators as they gather to make their next decision on interest rates on April 16. Given the high uncertainty around tariffs, and with the full effects of previous rate cuts still to materialize, analysts say the central bank may stand pat and await […]
What’s the Future of Gold in the Face of Global Market Turmoil?
Gold has resumed its upswing after a brief stumble when President Donald Trump paused tariffs on many countries for 90 days as worries about the US-China trade war continue to ripple through the markets. Analysts say that the backdrop of extreme levels of uncertainty about the global economic and geopolitical landscape leaves gold prices ripe […]
Sanctuary in the Gold Trade War – MINING.COM
Stock image. With an unprecedented global trade war underway, market volatility has been extreme. Stock markets around the world and major commodities have been hammered on great uncertainty. But gold’s star is rising, increasingly becoming the leading refuge amidst this chaos. Gold demand is surging as everything else burns, breathing new life into gold’s remarkable […]
British Pound Continues Its Surge as UK GDP Impresses
British pound keeps rolling as UK GDP shines The British pound is up sharply on Friday, extending its rally for a fourth straight day. In the European session, GBP/USD is trading at 1.3088, up 0.94% on the day. The pound has surged 2.9% since Monday. /* Requesting advertisement by calling an endpoint assures that the […]
Goldman Sachs Raises Gold Price Forecast to $3,700 Again
Stock image. Goldman Sachs has once again lifted its year-end price target for gold — this time to $3,700 an ounce — amid uncertainty surrounding the state of the global economy. In a note issued late Friday, the bank upgraded its 2025 price target following gold’s impressive recovery from the market selloff triggered by the […]
Liz Weston: Navigating Retirement Accounts Safely in Today’s Volatile Market
Liz Weston: What’s the safest option for retirement accounts in this volatile market? Dear Liz: I have a retirement account at work and a stock portfolio. Both are down significantly this year and I’m tired of losing money. What are the safest options now? Answer: Before the “what” you need to think about the “why” […]
10 Steps to File a Complaint Against Your Bank Amid Uncertainty Surrounding the CFPB’s Future
10 Ways To File a Complaint Against Your Bank Now That the CFPB’s Future Is Uncertain In February 2025, the Trump administration suspended operations at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), a federal agency that protects consumers from fraud and unscrupulous banking practices in the financial services industry. Read Next: Fidelity Says This Is a […]
Weekly Market Outlook: Ongoing Tariff Turbulence, ECB Rate Decision, and Inflation Data Under Spotlight
Markets weekly outlook – Tariff rollercoaster continues, ECB rate decision and inflation data in focus The upcoming week will focus on U.S. President Donald Trump’s plans for new tariffs. Alongside this, markets will also watch U.S. jobs data, an Australian central bank meeting, and a key eurozone inflation report. Asia Pacific Markets The main focus […]
Canadian Dollar Surges, Yet Future Outlook Remains Highly Uncertain
The Canadian dollar soared 0.7% on Friday trading at C$1.39, posting the biggest gain in five months against the US dollar as the greenback fell across the board. “The Canadian dollar strength has more to do with the US and the rest of the world than anything specific to Canada,” says Tom Nakamura, currency strategist […]