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Dow Jones Faces Selling Pressure Amid Trade Policy Uncertainty
Fundamental Analysis *U.S. equities remain under pressure as uncertainty surrounding trade policy dampens investor sentiment. President Donald Trump’s proposal to increase tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum to 50% has intensified risk-off sentiment, edging the market closer to correction territory. In response, Ontario Premier Doug Ford initially imposed a 25% surcharge on electricity exports toContinue Reading
Crude Oil Declines Further Amid Global Economic Concerns
Fundamental Analysis *Oil prices continued their downward trend for the second consecutive session, driven by escalating U.S. tariff concerns on Canada, Mexico, and China. These developments have heightened fears of a global economic slowdown, potentially dampening energy demand. Additionally, OPEC+ has signaled plans to increase oil production starting in April, though Russia’s Deputy PM AlexanderContinue Reading
Gold Gains Amid Dollar Weakness and Market Jitters
Fundamental Analysis * Gold prices edged higher as global uncertainties and a weaker U.S. dollar bolstered safe-haven demand. A disappointing U.S. jobs report raised concerns over economic growth, further enhancing gold’s appeal. Additionally, investor sentiment shifted toward stability amid lingering uncertainty over Trump’s tariff policies and Bitcoin’s recent downturn. Technical Analysis * Technical Consolidation: GoldContinue Reading
BoC Decision Next Week, What’s in Store for the Markets?
Tuesday,11 March 2025, 01:50 – Japan GDP (QoQ) (Q4) Japan’s preliminary GDP data for Q4 2024 showed a 0.7% quarter-on-quarter expansion, exceeding market forecasts of 0.3% and equating to an annualized growth rate of 2.8%. This rise was largely fueled by net exports, as a notable 2.1% drop in imports outweighed a 1.1% increase inContinue Reading
Nasdaq Dips Amid Tariff Concerns and AI Skepticism
Fundamental Analysis * U.S. stock markets suffered a steep selloff as worries over tariffs and doubts about AI-driven growth weighed on sentiment. The Nasdaq Composite plunged 2.6%, officially entering correction territory, while the Dow Jones fell over 400 points and the S&P 500 dropped nearly 2%. Investor uncertainty lingers over Trump’s trade policies, despite aContinue Reading
