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09:57 European shares rise on SAP earnings, Trump's Fed backflip

European shares climbed on Wednesday, boosted by strong earnings from Europe's largest software maker SAP, while U.S. President Donald Trump's backflip from threats to dismiss Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell provided relief to investors.

06:48 Gold falls as Trump backs down from threat to fire Fed chief

Gold prices fell more than 1% on Wednesday as U.S. President Donald Trump backed down from threats to dismiss Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and expressed optimism for a trade deal with China, denting bullion's safe-haven appeal.

06:48 Morning Bid: Trump's Fed backflip sets off relief rally

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Kevin Buckland

05:59 Dollar surges then steadies as Trump backs down on Fed attacks

The U.S. dollar rose sharply and then steadied on Wednesday as President Donald Trump backed away from threats of firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell in a relief to investors while optimism around trade deals lifted beaten down sentiment.

04:21 Oil rises 1% on Iran sanctions, drop in US crude stocks

Oil prices rose almost 1% in early trade on Wednesday, extending the prior day's gains as investors weighed a fresh round of sanctions on Iran, a drop in U.S. crude stocks and a softer tone from Donald Trump on the Federal Reserve.

03:41 Stocks, dollar rebound in Asia as Trump steps back

Stock markets were enjoying a much-needed relief rally in Asia on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said he had no plans to fire the head of the Federal Reserve, and hinted at lower tariffs for China.

00:25 Oil prices settle up nearly 2% on new Iran sanctions, equities rally

Oil prices settled more than $1 per barrel higher on Tuesday as new U.S. sanctions against Iran and rising equity markets helped spark a recovery rally from the prior session's steep selloff.

00:25 Trading Day: Stocks rebound, no new Powell-bashing or trade tirades from Trump

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16:57 Wall St bounces back after selloff as investors focus on earnings

Wall Street's main indexes recovered some ground on Tuesday as investors focused on corporate earnings after President Donald Trump's mounting criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell led to a sharp selloff in the previous session.

22/04 Morning Bid: 'Major loser' reporting for duty

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22/04 Dollar close to multi-year lows versus euro, Swiss Franc as Trump attacks the Fed

The dollar marked a fresh low against the yen and hovered around multi-year lows versus the euro and the Swiss franc on Tuesday as President Donald Trump's attacks on the Federal Reserve raised concerns about the central bank's independence.

22/04 Gold hits key $3,500 mark as Trump's attacks on Fed chief rattle traders

Gold prices soared to a record high, hitting the crucial $3,500 mark on Tuesday, as concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump's criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell dampened risk sentiment and drove investors towards safe-haven bullion.

22/04 European shares fall as Trump's anti-Powell tirade adds to uncertainty

European shares fell on Tuesday as heavyweight Novo Nordisk slumped, while U.S. President Donald Trump's vocal attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell shook investor confidence which is already fragile due to concerns over the trade war.

22/04 Morning Bid: Trying to contain US market contagion

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole.

22/04 Asia fights drag from Wall St as US assets buckle

Asian stock markets fought to hold their footing on Tuesday after a furious flight from U.S. assets undermined Wall Street and the dollar, while concerns about the independence of the Federal Reserve piled fresh pressure on Treasuries.

21/04 Trading Day: Trump pummels Powell

TRADING DAY

21/04 Wall St tumbles as Trump takes aim at Fed Chair Powell

Wall Street's main indexes lost more than 1% each on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump's attacks against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell fueled concerns about the central bank's autonomy and rattled investors grappling with an intensifying trade war.

21/04 Rupee jumps, hedging costs slide as dollar keeps taking punches

The Indian rupee and other Asian currencies strengthened on Monday as the dollar remained under pressure, with the latest drag coming from U.S. President Trump's criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, fuelling concerns over central bank independence.

21/04 China's export controls are curbing critical mineral shipments to the world

China's export controls on three metals important across the defence and chip sectors are keeping shipments at historically low levels despite high prices worldwide as Beijing flexes its control over the minerals supply chain.

21/04 Gold soars to record high on trade war concerns, weaker dollar

Gold prices surged to a record high on Monday, spurred by concerns over global economic growth due to the spiralling Sino-U.S. trade war, with a weaker dollar further boosting the rally.

21/04 Stocks and dollar slide as Trump's Fed attacks jangle nerves

Asian equities and U.S. stock futures slid on Monday while the dollar slumped, as anxiety over tariffs and public criticism of the Federal Reserve by President Donald Trump hit sentiment, leading gold prices to a new high.

21/04 Dollar weakens on concerns about Fed's independence under Trump

The dollar tumbled on Monday as investor confidence in the U.S. economy took another hit over President Donald Trump's plans to shake up the Federal Reserve, which would throw into question the independence of the central bank.

21/04 Oil prices slip 1% after progress in US-Iran talks

Oil prices fell more than 1% at Monday's open in Asia after nuclear talks between the United States and Iran progressed, easing supply concerns.

19/04 Wall St Week Ahead Busy US earnings week confronts market grappling with tariff fallout

A heavy slate of U.S. company results in the coming week will test a stock market shaken by a U.S. trade policy overhaul that upended the outlook for the global economy and corporate America.

18/04 Russian rouble strengthens past 81 vs U.S. dollar, up 40% since start of 2025

The Russian rouble strengthened past 81 to the U.S. dollar, supported by rising oil prices, reaching its highest level since June 28, 2024.

18/04 Japan's Nikkei notches best week in 3 months on trade deal hopes

Japan's Nikkei share average rose 1% on Friday to clock its best week in three months, as investors turned more hopeful that U.S. President Donald Trump would be able to broker trade deals with some of its top trading partners, including Japan.

17/04 Trading Day: ECB acts, Trump attacks

TRADING DAY

17/04 Gold starts coming back to Switzerland from US after exclusion from Trump's tariffs

Gold, which traders have been flying to New York since December as a precaution against the possibility of broad U.S. tariffs hitting bullion imports, is being shipped back to Switzerland, where it came from, official data shows.

17/04 Oil set for weekly rise after new Iran sanctions

Oil prices rose to the highest in two weeks on Thursday amid low liquidity ahead of the Easter holidays after the United States imposed new sanctions to curb Iranian oil exports, elevating supply concerns.

17/04 S&P 500, Nasdaq advance after selloff; UnitedHealth plunges

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq rose on Thursday on the final trading day of the week, with focus on U.S.-Japan tariff talks, while a slump in UnitedHealth's shares following a forecast cut by the insurer weighed on the Dow.

17/04 European shares turn lower ahead of ECB's policy decision

European shares were mixed on Thursday as investors parsed corporate earnings to gauge the fallout of U.S. President Donald Trump's erratic trade policies, while awaiting European Central Bank's policy decision later in the day.

17/04 Morning Bid: No surprise at Japan talks, except Trump

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rocky Swift

17/04 Stocks, dollar on back foot as trade war, Powell comments weigh

Asian stocks wavered on Thursday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned of the risk of slowing growth and rising prices due to tariffs, while the uncertainty around U.S. trade policies kept the dollar rooted near three-year lows.

17/04 Trading Day: When the chips are down

TRADING DAY

16/04 Dollar back under pressure, safe havens outperform

The dollar resumed its descent on Wednesday, dropping across the board and losing the most ground to the Swiss franc and the euro as a new bout of tariff-induced nerves gripped markets.

16/04 US stock futures drop, Nvidia tumbles on new curbs on chip exports to China

Wall Street index futures dropped on Wednesday and chip darling Nvidia slumped after the company flagged steep charges from new U.S. curbs on chip exports to China, fuelling worries about the fallout of an escalating trade war.

16/04 European shares fall as ASML warns US tariffs cloud outlook

European shares slipped on Wednesday after a strong start to the week, weighed down by chip supplier ASML's warning that U.S. tariffs were increasing uncertainty around its outlook for 2025 and 2026.

16/04 Oil dips as markets assess trade war effects

Oil prices edged lower on Wednesday, as shifting U.S. tariff policies fuelled uncertainty, prompting traders to weigh the potential impact of the U.S.-China trade war on economic growth and energy demand.

16/04 Morning Bid: Markets wobble over US-China wrangling

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Stella Qiu

16/04 Shares fall in Asia as Nvidia curbs fan worries, gold hits record

Shares fell in Asia on Wednesday as AI darling Nvidia took a hit from U.S. curbs on chip sales to China, highlighting the damage to come in a tit-for-tat global trade war, while gold hit a record and the dollar stayed under pressure.

16/04 Trading Day: Another lull, but fireworks are coming

TRADING DAY

15/04 Wall St edges up as investors hold on to tariff relief hopes

Wall Street inched higher on Tuesday, as investors assessed the possibility of tariff relief for the auto sector, although signs of new levies on pharma and semiconductor imports kept the optimism in check.

15/04 Morning Bid: Fed gives market a breather

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15/04 IEA cuts 2025 world oil demand growth forecast on trade tensions

The International Energy Agency (IEA) on Tuesday sharply cut its forecast for the growth in global oil demand this year due to escalating trade tensions, a day after a similar move by producer group OPEC.

15/04 Morning Bid: Taxes and tariffs on the mind as relief rally limps along

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rocky Swift

15/04 Dollar steady as traders grapple with tariff uncertainty, volatility

The dollar was steady on Tuesday but stayed close to the three-year low against the euro and a six-month trough against the yen it hit last week as investors struggled to make sense of the back-and-forth changes on U.S. tariffs.

15/04 Asia shares rise, bonds hold steady on some tariff reprieve

Asia shares edged slightly higher on Tuesday, helped by gains in auto companies after U.S. President Donald Trump suggested he might grant exemptions on auto-related levies already in place.

15/04 Oil prices rise on potential US tariff exemptions on cars, pick-up in China crude imports

Oil prices climbed in early trading on Tuesday, boosted by new tariff exemptions floated by President Donald Trump and a rebound in China crude oil imports in anticipation of tighter Iranian supply.

14/04 Yellen says Trump policies eroding trust in US, dollar assets

Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Monday she was concerned that President Donald Trump's tariffs and other policies were eroding allies' trust in U.S. commitments, and that some investors were starting to shun U.S. assets.

14/04 Nasdaq leads Wall Street higher at open after tariff break for electronics

Wall Street's main indexes leapt at the open on Monday, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq up over 2%, as investors welcomed the White House's move to exempt smartphones and computers from U.S. tariffs.

14/04 Gold falls from record high but holds above $3,200 on tariff jitters

Gold prices fell from a record high on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump excluded smartphones and computers from his reciprocal tariffs, although uncertainty around tariff plans kept prices above the significant $3,200 per ounce level.

14/04 Morning Bid: Doing the tariff two-step

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole

14/04 Oil prices flat as US-China trade war weighs on global growth outlook

Oil prices were flat in early trade on Monday on concerns the escalating trade war between the United States and China would weaken global economic growth and dent fuel demand.

14/04 Battered dollar steadies but investors brace for more tariff volatility

The U.S. dollar found some footing on Monday but was still near a three-year low after a bruising week that shook investor faith in the world's reserve currency as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff plans whipsawed global markets.

14/04 Wall St futures make cautious gains as tariffs change

Wall Street share futures rallied in Asia on Monday after the White House exempted smartphones and computers from "reciprocal" U.S. tariffs, though gains were limited as President Donald Trump warned levies were still likely at some point.

14/04 Japan's Nikkei trades higher as iPhone-related stocks jump

Japan's Nikkei share average traded higher early on Monday as iPhone-related shares jumped after the U.S. administration granted exclusions from steep tariffs on smartphones and other electronics imported largely from China.

13/04 Most Gulf markets extend gains on US tariff relief

Most Gulf stock markets ended higher on Sunday, extending gains from the previous session after temporary U.S. tariff relief boosted sentiment, though global trade uncertainty remains a concern.

11/04 Wall St Week Ahead Broadening asset volatility intensifies worries for tariff-tossed US stocks

Wild swings in global markets are poised to keep U.S. stock investors on edge in the coming week, as a weakening dollar and a selloff in Treasuries compound extreme equity volatility that erupted after President Donald Trump launched his sweeping tariffs.

11/04 Wall St muted on tariff worries, big banks kick off earnings season

Wall Street's main indexes were muted in choppy trading after China increased its tariffs on U.S. imports to 125%, escalating a trade war that has hit global markets recently, while results from big Wall Street banks set the earnings season rolling.

11/04 Price premium for gold in China jumps due to tit-for-tat tariffs

The price premium for gold in top consumer China above global benchmark spot prices widened this week due to consumers and investors seeking refuge from the country's escalating trade war with the United States, analysts said.

11/04 European shares rise but head for third weekly decline on tariff woes

European stocks rose on Friday at the end of a volatile week that was dominated by erratic changes in tariffs by the United States and its major trading partners that fuelled concerns over the economic ravages of a trade war.

11/04 Morning Bid: Back to white-knuckle ride in the markets

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee

11/04 Gold bolts past $3,200 on dollar slide, safe-haven flows

Gold breached the key $3,200/oz level for the first time to scale a new peak on Friday, fuelled by a weaker dollar and an escalating trade war that sent investors rushing toward safe-haven assets.

11/04 Stocks, dollar sink, bonds pummelled again as trade war roils markets

The anxiety has sparked a rush into safe havens, sending the Swiss franc soaring to a decade high against the dollar, and gold to a new peak.

11/04 Japan's Nikkei falls 5% on Wall Street's sharp decline

Japan's Nikkei share average slumped 5% in early trade on Friday, tracking Wall Street's sharp losses amid worries over uncertainty about the trade war's potential economic fallout.

10/04 European shares surge after Trump's tariff pause

European shares surged on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced an immediate 90-day pause on tariffs for many trading partners, prompting a massive relief rally following a days-long market rout.

10/04 Morning Bid: Signs of trouble in the relief rally

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee

10/04 Stocks surge in relief rally after Trump pauses tariffs

Global stocks rallied, the dollar found footing and a manic bond selloff stabilised on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would temporarily lower the hefty duties he had just imposed on dozens of countries.

10/04 Oil prices fall as Trump escalates trade war with China

Oil prices fell around 1% on Thursday as U.S. President Donald Trump ramped up a trade war with China, even as he announced a 90-day pause on tariffs aimed at other countries.

10/04 Japan's Nikkei surges on relief after Trump pauses tariffs

Japan's Nikkei share average jumped on Thursday as worries about the economic impact of U.S. tariffs receded after President Donald Trump declared an immediate 90-day tariff pause for many countries.

09/04 Gold rises, eyes best day since October 2023 as tariff war heats up

Gold climbed more than 2% on Wednesday and was poised for its best day since October 2023, supported by safe-haven inflows amid escalating U.S.-China trade tensions as U.S. President Donald Trump further increased tariffs on China.

09/04 Yuan falls to 2007 lows as US tariffs on China kick in

China's yuan ended at its weakest level in more than 17 years on Wednesday after its offshore counterpart fell to a record low overnight, as an escalating Sino-U.S. trade war rattled currency markets.

09/04 European shares plunge as Trump's reciprocal tariffs kick in

European shares fell on Wednesday as steep U.S. reciprocal tariffs kicked in, exacerbating fears over the economic damage caused by the trade war that even spread to the bond market.

09/04 Morning Bid: Markets cower as 104% tariffs on China begin

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee

09/04 Stocks slide in Asia as recession fears pummel sentiment, oil hits 4-yr lows

Stocks in Asia extended a slide on Wall Street as President Donald Trump looked set to press ahead with 104% tariffs on Chinese goods.

09/04 Oil slides nearly 4% as US kicks off 104% tariffs on China

Oil prices dropped to their lowest in more than four years in early trade on Wednesday on looming demand concerns fuelled by an escalating tariff war between the U.S. and China, the world's two biggest economies, and a rising supply outlook.

08/04 US 10-year yield won't dance to Bessent's tune: McGeever

Short-term stock price moves are rarely meaningful – especially not when markets are panicking – but the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield's round-trip since President Donald Trump's 'Liberation Day' last week is extraordinary.

08/04 Wall St rallies after sharp losses on hopes of tariff talks

Wall Street's main indexes on Tuesday recouped some of the heavy losses clocked since last week as technology and financials led the gains on expectations that the U.S. would open up for negotiations on its aggressive tariffs.

08/04 Gold's current rally: echoes of the 1980s with a more sustainable core

Gold's latest gallop to all-time highs has drawn comparisons with the last time political and economic turmoil were the main drivers of record prices, back in 1980. But market players say the nature of this rally - and potentially its ability to endure - look different.

08/04 Indian shares rise on bargain buying as Asia rebounds on tariff talk hopes

India's benchmark indexes on Tuesday rebounded from the previous session's sharp selloff as bargain hunting and a broader recovery across Asia lifted sentiment amid hopes of U.S. tariff negotiations.

08/04 Morning Bid: Ray of hope or false dawn for markets?

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Kevin Buckland

08/04 Oil prices climb 1% after heavy US tariff-driven selloff

Oil prices rose more than 1% on Tuesday, rebounding after a hefty selloff in recent sessions led by concerns that U.S. tariffs might depress demand and lead to a global recession.

08/04 Japan leads Asian equity bounce, yields rise on trade optimism

Asian stocks bounced off 18-month lows and U.S. stock futures pointed higher on Tuesday, as markets caught their breath after recent heavy selling on hopes that Washington might be willing to negotiate some of its aggressive tariffs.

08/04 Japan's Nikkei jumps 6%, rebounds from 1-1/2-year low on US tech boost

Japan's Nikkei share average rose 6% on Tuesday in a widespread rally, rebounding from a 1-1/2-year low hit in the previous session, as local traders assessed strong performances of U.S. technology stocks.

07/04 Trading Day: Trump's tariff wrecking ball still swinging

TRADING DAY

07/04 Morning Bid: Stocks crater again, no 'ifs' or 'puts'

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07/04 Futures plunge, S&P 500 eyes bear territory as market rout worsens

U.S. stock index futures plummeted on Monday, and the S&P 500 looked set to confirm a bear market, as investors barreled into government bonds on economic worries over the fallout of U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff plans.

07/04 European shares dive to 16-month low on trade war gloom

European shares plunged to a 16-month low on Monday as investors grappled with the possibility of a recession after sweeping tariffs announced by United States last week.

07/04 Japan's Nikkei sinks to 1-1/2-year low as bank shares tumble

Japan's Nikkei share average slumped on Monday to the lowest level in 1-1/2 years, with the index of Japanese bank stocks diving more than 17% at one point, as concerns over a tariff-induced global recession continued to rip through markets.

07/04 Indian shares tumble as trade war, US recession fears fuel turmoil

Indian shares fell sharply on Monday as concerns over a trade war and growing recession fears in the U.S. continued to fuel a global stock market rout.

07/04 Morning Bid: Tariff medicine's crippling side effects

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole

07/04 China stocks sink on trade war fears; Hong Kong dives 10%

Hong Kong and Chinese stocks dived on Monday as markets around the world crumbled in the face of a widening global trade war and fears it will unleash a deep recession.

07/04 Safe havens yen, Swiss franc surge as Trump's tariffs hit dollar

Investors sold the dollar and poured into safe havens like the yen and Swiss franc on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump unleashed sweeping tariffs on the world.

07/04 Oil prices extend losses on fears global trade war could slow economy

Oil prices fell more than 3% on Monday, extending losses from the previous week, on growing concerns that a global trade war could slow the global economy and weaken oil demand, following China's retaliation against U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs.

07/04 Wall St futures, oil dive, markets bay for quick US rate cuts

Asian markets faced more turmoil on Monday as fears of a global trade war saw Wall Street futures plunge, while investors wagered the mounting risk of recession could see U.S. rates cut as early as May.

05/04 Trading Day: Trump tariffs wipe $5 trillion off Wall Street

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05/04 Wall St Week Ahead Shell-shocked markets brace for more tariff tumult

Tariff-stunned markets face another week of potential tariff turmoil, with fallout from President Donald Trump's sweeping import levies keeping investors on edge after the worst week for U.S. stocks since the onset of the coronavirus crisis five years ago.

04/04 Japanese stocks tumble as banks slump on tariff jitters

Japanese stocks sank on Friday to their lowest levels since last August, and were set for their sharpest weekly drop in five years, as fears of a global recession in the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs gripped markets.

04/04 Morning Bid: Wall Street has most to lose from trust lost

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole

04/04 Dollar fragile as traders take stock of tariff fallout ahead of US jobs report

The U.S. dollar struggled to regain its footing with the safe-haven yen hovering near a six-month peak on Friday, as traders took stock of the fallout from President Donald Trump's aggressive and far-reaching new tariff measures.

04/04 Oil set for worst week in months over Trump's new tariffs

Oil prices fell further in early Asian trade on Friday, and were on track for the worst week in months over U.S. President Donald Trump's new tariffs, stoking concerns over a global trade war that could weigh on oil demand.

04/04 Shares bruised, dollar crumbles as Trump tariffs stir recession fears

Stocks limped to the end of the week on Friday, the dollar was set for its worst week in a month while gold flirted with a record peak as investors feared U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs would tip the global economy into a recession.

04/04 South African markets hit by double whammy of tariffs and shaky coalition

South African assets remained under pressure on Thursday after being hit by a double-whammy of U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of new and higher tariffs and a contentious budget vote that has threatened the ruling coalition's future.

03/04 Canadian dollar heads for biggest gain in two years after tariff reveal

The Canadian dollar rose to a near four-month high against the greenback on Thursday as Canada avoided fresh tariffs on its goods in a widening trade war that has led to investors ditching the American currency.

03/04 Wall Street ends with heavy losses on fears Trump tariffs will trigger recession

Wall Street benchmarks slumped on Thursday, ending with the largest one-day percentage losses in years, as U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs ignited fears of an all-out trade war and a global economic recession.

03/04 Morning Bid: Trepidation Day 

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03/04 Investors dive for cover as Trump tariffs skittle stocks

World stock markets and oil prices tumbled and investors dashed to the relative safety of bonds, gold and the yen on Thursday, as President Donald Trump’s drastic U.S. trade tariffs stirred widespread fears of a global recession.

03/04 Gold scales record peak as Trump tariffs fuel safe-haven scramble

Jittery investors flocked to safe-haven assets on Thursday and pushed gold to a record high after U.S. President Donald Trump unleashed more aggressive-than-expected import tariffs, kicking into higher gear an already heated global trade war.

03/04 Morning Bid: Seems investors really don't like tariffs

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole

03/04 Oil sinks nearly 3% after Trump announces sweeping new tariffs

Oil prices dropped $2 on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on trading partners, stoking concerns that a global trade war may dampen demand for crude.

03/04 Dollar slips as investors seek safe havens after US tariffs

The dollar slid broadly on Thursday and the euro firmed after President Donald Trump announced more aggressive-than-expected tariffs against U.S. trading partners, jolting the markets as investors sought safe havens such as the yen and Swiss franc.

02/04 Wall Street falls as tariff jitters grip markets

Wall Street's main indexes fell on Wednesday as investors worried about the potential impact of U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs on the global economy, corporate earnings and inflation.

02/04 Trouble with a capital 'T'

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02/04 Morning Bid: Markets at a standstill before tariff drama

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee

02/04 Stocks on tenterhooks as Trump's tariff plans loom

Asian stocks stuttered on Wednesday, while the safe-haven gold was stuck near record highs as a nervous world awaited details of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff plans, with investors fretting about the risks of an intensifying global trade war.

02/04 Dollar steady as zero hour on Trump's "Liberation Day" closes in

The dollar firmed a touch and other currencies held tight ranges on Wednesday as traders anxiously awaited details of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff plans later in the day that could set the tone for markets in the near term.

02/04 Oil prices steady as market awaits fresh US tariffs

Oil prices steadied on Wednesday after falling in the previous session on concerns new U.S. tariffs set to be unveiled later in the day may deepen a global trade war that could limit crude demand.

01/04 Trading Day: Nervous calm ahead of 'Liberation Day'

TRADING DAY

01/04 US stock futures down as Wall Street braces for impact from Trump's tariffs

U.S. stock indexes were on track to open lower on Tuesday, marking a gloomy start to the quarter, as investors braced for the impending storm of sweeping tariff announcements from the Trump administration.

01/04 Oil extends climb on supply fears, trade war concerns cap gains

Oil prices inched higher on Tuesday after threats by U.S. President Donald Trump to impose secondary tariffs on Russian crude and attack Iran, though worries about the impact of a trade war on global growth capped gains.

01/04 Morning Bid: A deep breath before 'Liberation Day'

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Kevin Buckland

01/04 Stocks stabilise, gold hits record before Trump tariff reveal

Asian equities rose on Tuesday following Wall Street's overnight gains, while gold hit an all-time peak and Treasury yields fell as markets awaited details of U.S. President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs.

01/04 Trading Day: Wall Street shakes off tariff trepidation

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31/03 Gold sails above $3,100 to uncharted territory as US tariffs approach

Gold prices soared to record levels above $3,100 per ounce in a rally marking one of the most significant upswings in the precious metal's history, with psychological levels swept aside by a cocktail of factors - including worry about fallout from impending U.S. tariffs.

31/03 US stock futures drop on recession fears sparked by tariff worries

U.S. stock index futures tumbled on Monday as investors shied away from risky assets amid mounting concerns that the Trump administration's upcoming announcement of extensive tariff plans could hurt the global economy.

31/03 Morning Bid: No quarter for Wall Street

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31/03 Trade war woes propel gold to record high

Gold breached the $3,100 level on Monday to touch an all-time high as investors turned to the safe-haven asset amid concerns that U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff plans would widen the global trade war and trigger an economic fallout.

31/03 Stocks skid, bonds rally as tariff clock ticks down

Asia stocks followed Wall Street futures lower on Monday as investors struggled to price in the risk of imminent U.S. tariffs with so little still known about what form or scope the levies will take.

30/03 Markets in Q1: Everything's been Trumped!

Most investors knew things could turn turbulent this year given U.S. President Donald Trump's return to power, but few predicted the kind of a rodeo ride it has been so far.

28/03 Wall St Week Ahead Wobbly US stocks face test with tariffs, jobs data

A rocky U.S. stock market will be tested in the coming week by a pivotal deadline for President Donald Trump's tariff plans and an employment report that could reveal a slowing economy.

28/03 Wall St slips after data fans inflation worries

Wall Street's main indexes took a step back on Friday, as fresh data highlighted an uptick in underlying price pressures that surpassed expectations, igniting concerns that the Trump administration's tariff strategies might further fan the flames of inflation.

28/03 Morning Bid: Trade worries entrenched

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28/03 Thailand's stock exchange suspends trading after Myanmar earthquake

The Stock Exchange of Thailand suspended all trading activities for the afternoon session on Friday after a strong earthquake struck neighbouring Myanmar, the tremors of which were felt in Thailand's capital, Bangkok.

28/03 Gold touches record high as Trump tariffs fuel safe-haven demand

Gold scaled a record peak on Friday as U.S. President Donald Trump's fresh tariffs fuelled fears that the global trade war will further intensify and prompted investors to seek refuge in the safe-haven metal.

28/03 Morning Bid: Tariff carnage rumbles on

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee

28/03 Dollar hovers ahead of PCE and tariff onslaught

The dollar was headed for a steady week on Friday and a quarterly loss next week as concern about tariffs slowing U.S. growth has pushed down U.S. yields, stocks and the currency.

28/03 Oil holds near one-month high, set for third week of gains amid supply woes

Oil prices held near one-month highs on Friday and were poised for a third weekly gain on a tightening global supply outlook after the U.S. imposed tariffs against countries buying oil and gas from Venezuela and placed restrictions on Iranian oil trade.

28/03 Asia stocks slide, gold hits record high on US tariffs

Asian stocks fell on Friday with heavy selling in South Korea and Japan while safe-haven gold hit a record high as the latest tariff salvo from U.S. President Donald Trump stoked investor worries of an all-out trade war.

27/03 Trading Day: Investors find auto motive for caution

Making sense of the forces driving global markets.

27/03 How investors buy gold and what drives the market

Gold prices rose to a fresh all-time high on Thursday, bolstered by safe-haven inflows following U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of new auto tariffs.

27/03 Wall St struggles for direction as Trump's auto tariffs sap sentiment 

Wall Street seesawed between marginal gains and losses on Thursday, as investors grappled with President Donald Trump's latest trade gambit that sent auto stocks into a tailspin, all while digesting a myriad of economic data.

27/03 Morning Bid: U.S. Auto tariffs jump the gun

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27/03 Gold rises as fears mount over Trump's reciprocal tariff plans

Gold prices rose on Thursday as U.S. auto tariffs ratcheted up global trade tensions ahead of an April 2 deadline for reciprocal tariffs from the world's largest economy.

27/03 Sterling may be vulnerable to foreigners' gilt trip

The overriding message from British finance minister Rachel Reeves on Wednesday was simple: the challenges facing UK policymakers are mushrooming, and their margin for error is rapidly shrinking.

27/03 Morning Bid: Das auto caught in the tariff crosshairs

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee

27/03 Euro at three-week low as Trump imposes auto tariffs

The euro weakened to a three-week low on Thursday and the yen was steady against the dollar after U.S. President Donald Trump slapped a 25% tariff on imported cars and light trucks starting next week as the looming all-out trade war dims risk sentiment.

27/03 Oil up on tighter supply risks; views mixed on Trump's auto tariff impact

Oil prices nudged higher on Thursday on concerns about tighter global supply after the U.S. tariff threat on Venezuelan oil buyers, while market players also grappled with the impact of Donald Trump's latest announcement on auto-sector tariffs.

27/03 Stocks skid, dollar at 3-week top as Trump announces auto tariffs

Asian shares skidded with Wall Street on Thursday while the dollar climbed to a three-week high after U.S. President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on all auto imports, ratcheting up a global trade war that risks fuelling inflation.

26/03 Trading Day: 'Tariff Man' flexes muscles, markets cower

TRADING DAY

26/03 Wall Street ends down sharply on tariff worries; Nvidia and Tesla drop

Wall Street stocks ended sharply lower on Wednesday, dragged down by losses in Nvidia and Tesla as investors awaited information about long-promised U.S. tariffs on automotive imports.

25/03 Morning Bid: Relief rally starts to fizzle

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee

25/03 Data lifts dollar as Trump talks tariffs

The dollar hit a three-week high on the yen early on Tuesday and was firm across the board after some strong U.S. services data and cautious optimism on the tariff front.

25/03 Oil prices little changed as investors weigh impact of Trump tariffs

Oil prices barely moved on Tuesday as investors weighed the impact of U.S. tariffs on countries buying oil and gas from Venezuela against the effect of tariffs on industries such as automobiles on the global economy and oil demand.

25/03 Asian stocks rise on easing tariff worries; dollar perks up

Asian stocks rose on Tuesday, taking cues from the Wall Street, as the prospect of narrower-than-feared U.S. tariffs boosted risk appetite, while the dollar hovered near three-week highs after upbeat economic data provided some comfort.

24/03 After the gold rush: Asian, Mid-East sellers flood jewellery market

As gold prices jump to successive highs, jewellers across Asia and the Middle East are grappling with displays losing their sparkle as customers race to cash in their old jewellery and coins.

24/03 US stock futures jump on Trump's softened tariff stance

Technology stocks led Wall Street's surge on Monday after signs the Trump administration is taking a measured approach on tariffs against its trading partners.

24/03 Oil slips as investors monitor Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks

Oil prices slipped on Monday as investors assessed the outlook for ceasefire talks aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war, which could lead to an increase in Russian oil to global markets.

24/03 Futures buoyant as markets sail toward tariff storm

Financial markets made an optimistic start on Monday with U.S. stock futures rising and the dollar firm ahead of a week driven by data, and the threat of steep U.S. tariff hikes on the horizon.

24/03 Morning Bid: In good spirits after hints of tariff retreat

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Vidya Ranganathan

23/03 Investor caution sends most Gulf markets lower

Most Gulf stock markets were subdued on Sunday as escalating geopolitical concerns and worries over U.S. tariffs and their potential impact on the global economy led investors to exercise caution and retreat from riskier investments.

22/03 Trading Day: Consolidating while awaiting tariff clarity

TRADING DAY

21/03 Wall St follows European stocks lower, dollar rises on tariff uncertainties

U.S. stocks followed their European counterparts lower and the dollar strengthened on Friday with few catalysts to stoke investor risk appetite amid lingering economic uncertainties and churning geopolitical tension.

21/03 Turkey's market rout worsens amid protests, worst stock slump since 2008

Turkish stocks were set for their worst week since the aftermath of 2008's Lehman Brothers collapse on Friday as concerns about this week's detention of President Tayyip Erdogan's main political rival refused to subside.

21/03 Dollar edges up versus euro as traders book gains

The dollar edged up against the euro on Friday, on pace for its first weekly gain this month, as investors booked profits from the common currency's recent advance and as the approaching April 2 deadline for reciprocal U.S. tariffs prompted caution.

21/03 Wall St falls on tariff woes; FedEx slides after bleak forecast

Wall Street's main indexes declined on Friday as investors continued to navigate the complex landscape of tariffs, with FedEx becoming the latest firm to adjust its annual projections due to economic uncertainties.

21/03 Wall St Week Ahead: Dow Transports index slump poses trouble spot as investors seek stocks stability

Even as U.S. stocks seek to regain their footing, weakness in a closely followed index of transportation shares is a sign of growing investor worries about the economy.

21/03 Morning Bid: Glum end to markets week as tariffs loom

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan

20/03 Oil prices rise on demand outlook strength, weaker US dollar

Oil prices rose on Thursday, boosted by a strong outlook for demand in the United States after fuel inventories fell more than expected, and a weaker U.S. dollar.

20/03 Asia shares track Wall Street higher as investors assess Fed outlook

Asia shares edged up on Thursday after a Wall Street rally as investor sentiment was lifted by the prospect that the Federal Reserve could still deliver two rate cuts this year, though the gains were limited by a pullback in Chinese equities.

20/03 Morning Bid: Central bank baton passes to Europe

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee

19/03 Trading Day: Markets soar as Powell brings back 'transitory'

TRADING DAY

19/03 Oil rises on US fuel demand, Fed rate decision caps gains

Oil prices edged up on Wednesday after U.S. government data showed a draw in fuel inventories, but the Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steady capped gains.

19/03 Dollar pares gains as Fed holds rates, forecasts slower growth

The dollar pared gains against the euro on Wednesday, after the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady as expected, but indicated policymakers expect to cut borrowing costs by half a percentage point by the end of this year.

19/03 Wall Street rallies after Fed keeps rates unchanged

U.S. stocks rallied on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve kept rates unchanged as widely expected, and the central bank and investors continue to gauge how President Donald Trump's tariff policies affect the economy and inflation.

19/03 Morning Bid: Central banks take the limelight, briefly

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook

19/03 Asian stocks meander, yen soft as BOJ stands pat on rates

Asian stocks were subdued on Wednesday and gold hovered near record highs as economic worries and a shifting geopolitical landscape kept risk appetite in check, while the yen was slightly weaker after the Bank of Japan held rates as expected.

11/03 Global stocks selloff pauses as investors catch their breath

Tumbling stock markets and rallying Treasuries steadied somewhat in Europe, as a modicum of calm returned to markets after the previous day's dramatic moves when the Nasdaq saw its biggest one-day fall in over two years.

11/03 Oil prices inch up despite tariff concerns, slowdown fears

Oil prices pared earlier losses to inch up during trade on Tuesday, despite concerns over a potential U.S. recession, the impact of tariffs on global growth and as OPEC+ sets its sight on ramping up supply.

11/03 Morning Bid: Tariffs topple stocks, no sign of 'Trump put'

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook

10/03 SNAPSHOT Nasdaq falls nearly 4% to six-month low on growth concerns

The Nasdaq led a selloff among Wall Street's main indexes on Monday, falling nearly 4% to a near six-month low, on fears that a tit-for-tat tariff war could spark an economic slowdown.

10/03 Trump chaos pushes central banks into shadows

Morning Bid U.S.

10/03 Financials, metals help India's benchmarks eke out gains

India's benchmark indexes eked out gains in early trades on Monday, helped by financial services and metal stocks, even as U.S. tariff uncertainties loomed.

10/03 Rupee slumps on strong demand to buy dollars at daily fix, weak yuan

The Indian rupee weakened on Monday on the back of strong demand to buy dollars at the daily reference rate and as the Chinese yuan slipped amid worries about the country's economy and a global trade war.

10/03 Oil prices decline as tariff uncertainty keeps investors on edge

Oil prices fell on Monday as concern about the impact of U.S. import tariffs on global economic growth and fuel demand, as well as rising output from OPEC+ producers, cooled investor appetite for riskier assets.

10/03 Morning Bid: Trump's tariffs raise recession red flags

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Kevin Buckland

10/03 Stocks fall, yen gains on Trump trade war, China deflationary woes

Wall Street futures sank and the safe-haven yen and Swiss franc strengthened early on Monday as building deflationary pressures in China added to growth worries from a fading U.S. economy and an escalating global trade war.

09/03 Wall St Week Ahead Rocky US stock market faces inflation data test

A critical inflation report in the coming week could further rattle an increasingly tumultuous U.S. stock market, with investors worried about an economic growth slowdown and President Donald Trump's tariffs.

07/03 SNAPSHOT Wall St opens lower as jobs data disappoints; Powell's remarks awaited

Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Friday after data showed less-than-expected improvement in job growth in February, while investors awaited comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

07/03 TSX futures flat, but index set for worst week in six months

Futures linked to Canada's primary stock index held steady on Friday, although the benchmark was on track for its biggest weekly fall in nearly six months.

07/03 European shares fall as tariff uncertainties weigh; US jobs data in focus

European shares fell on Friday as frequent shifts in U.S. trade policy throughout the week resulted in risk aversion, while focus remained on the day's upcoming key U.S. jobs data.

07/03 Oil set for biggest weekly drop since October on tariff uncertainty, supply gains

Oil prices were little changed on Friday but were set for their biggest weekly decline since October as the uncertainty around U.S. tariff policy is creating concerns about demand growth at the same time major producers are set to increase output.

07/03 Morning Bid: Payrolls and Powell provide focal point

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee

07/03 Stocks stumble, bond selloff abates as investors take stock of US trade policy

Investors were met with some calm on Friday after a turbulent week besieged by U.S. trade policy confusion and a global rise in borrowing costs, as a steep selloff in bonds abated and currencies steadied, though stocks tracked Wall Street lower.

06/03 Chip stocks lead selloff on Wall St; tariffs in focus

Wall Street's main indexes fell on Thursday, led by a decline in chip stocks as Marvell's forecast fanned worries of slowing demand for AI infrastructure, while worries about a trade war unleashed by U.S. tariffs also weighed on sentiment.

06/03 Stocks rise as tariff tensions ebb; euro firms ahead of ECB decision

Asian stocks rose on Thursday as investors held out hope that trade tensions could ease after U.S. President Donald Trumpexempted some automakers from tariffs for a month, while the euro stood tall ahead of the European Central Bank's meeting.

06/03 Oil climbs from multi-year low, tariff concerns and rising supply weigh

Oil prices rose on Thursday after heavy sell-offs drove the market to a multi-year low, however tariff uncertainties and a rising supply outlook capped gains.

06/03 Morning Bid: ECB’s last easy decision

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee

05/03 Investors spy the dawn of a tectonic shift away from US markets

A historic global trade war, a proposed $1.2 trillion European fiscal bazooka and the emergence of China as tech race leader are upending global flows of money, marking a potential turning point for investor capital away from the United States.

05/03 Wall St edges higher on hopes of tariff reprieve

Wall Street's main indexes rose in choppy trading on Wednesday, as investors hoped for a delay in U.S. auto tariffs on its top trading partners.

05/03 Dollar droops on Trump trade war; Hang Seng gains as NPC begins

The U.S. dollar hovered near a three-month low against major peers on Wednesday after the latest round of U.S. tariffs and countermeasures from Canada and China fuelled an escalating trade war.

04/03 Nasdaq falls into correction territory as trade war worries weigh

Wall Street's main indexes fell on Tuesday, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq leading declines, as investors feared that an escalating trade war between the U.S. and its partners could damage the economy.

04/03 Canadian dollar, Mexican peso at one-month low as US tariffs set to take effect

The Canadian dollar and the Mexican peso hunkered near their lowest in a month on Tuesday as trade war fears sapped sentiment after U.S. President Donald Trump said 25% tariffs on goods from the two neighbouring countries will take effect on Tuesday.

04/03 Oil prices slide on Ukraine aid pause, tariffs and OPEC+ output increase

Oil prices continued to fall in on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump paused military aid to Ukraine and as markets braced for U.S. tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China to take effect.

04/03 Stocks slump with bond yields as Trump pushes ahead with tariffs

Stocks slumped and bond yields slid on Tuesday in Asia as investors braced for an imminent escalation in a global trade war with new U.S. tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China set to go into effect within hours.

24/01 Oil prices settle pennies higher, down for week as Trump touts energy policy

Oil prices settled slightly higher on Friday but posted a weekly decline, ending four straight weeks of gains, after U.S. President Donald Trump announced sweeping plans to boost domestic production while demanding that OPEC move to lower crude prices.

24/01 Futures dip on Trump policy uncertainty; data, earnings awaited

U.S. stock index futures dipped on Friday, as uncertainty about President Donald Trump's trade policies prevailed, while investors also awaited data and corporate earnings reports that could throw light on the state of the economy.

24/01 Wall St Week Ahead Fed's rate-cut view set to test resurgent US stocks rally

The Federal Reserve's first meeting of 2025 in the coming week stands to test the resurgence in U.S. stocks as investors gauge the extent of more equity-friendly interest rate cuts in the months ahead.

24/01 Morning Bid: Dollar swoons as BOJ hikes, euro zone grows, yuan relieved

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan

24/01 Morning Bid: Trump goes easy on China in his first week

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook

24/01 Earnings worries take shine off U.S. rate optimism to drag Indian shares

Indian shares gave up opening gains to inch lower on Friday, as worries over moderation in corporate earnings overpowered optimism about lower U.S. interest rates and oil prices.

24/01 Yen rises after BOJ hike; yuan, Antipodean peers get Trump boost

The yen swung between losses and gains in choppy trade shortly after the decision.

24/01 Asia shares buoyed by Trump's China comments, yen awaits BOJ

Global shares rose on Friday buoyed by the prospect of lower U.S. interest rates and a U.S.-China trade deal following comments from President Donald Trump, while the yen steadied ahead of a widely expected hike from the Bank of Japan.

24/01 Morning Bid: BOJ decides - 'dovish hike' incoming?

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.

23/01 Oil falls as Trump urges OPEC to lower prices

Oil fell 1% on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump urged Saudi Arabia and OPEC to bring down its cost during his address at the World Economic Forum.

23/01 Wall St mixed as investors assess earnings, await Trump's comments

Wall Street's main indexes were mixed on Thursday as investors assessed corporate earnings and awaited comments from President Donald Trump to gauge what his trade policy might look like.

23/01 Morning Bid: China’s shot in the arm for markets

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee

23/01 Dollar treads water as Trump tariff clarity, central banks awaited

The dollar steadied against major peers on Thursday, continuing its near paralysis of the past two days before more concrete announcements on tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump.

23/01 Consumer stocks weigh on Indian benchmarks at the open

India's benchmark indexes opened lower on Thursday, weighed down by consumer stocks after index heavyweight Hindustan Unilever projected near-term margin pressure due to slowing urban demand.

22/01 Morning Bid: 'Giddy' Wall Street hits new highs, BOJ looms into view

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.

22/01 Oil eases to one-week low amid Trump tariff uncertainty

Oil prices eased to a fresh one-week low on Wednesday as the market considers how U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs could affect global economic growth and demand for energy.

22/01 Dollar hits 2-week low as traders ponder Trump tariff plans

The dollar touched a fresh two-week low on Wednesday, as a lack of clarity on President Donald Trump's plans for tariffs kept financial markets guessing and left the greenback struggling to regain ground against major currencies.

22/01 Nasdaq futures surge after Netflix results, Trump's AI investment plans

U.S. stock index futures rose on Wednesday, led by those tied to the Nasdaq, as investors cheered streaming giant Netflix's strong quarterly performance and President Donald Trump's multi-billion dollar support to bolster AI infrastructure.

22/01 Morning Bid: Trump switches to AI as tariffs lurk, Netflix soars

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan

22/01 Morning Bid: They do know Stargate is sci-fi, right?

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Stella Qiu

22/01 India's benchmark indexes open marginally higher

India's benchmark indexes opened marginally higher on Wednesday, after hitting a more than seven-month low in the previous session on uncertainties over U.S. policy under President Donald Trump and worries over domestic corporate earnings.

22/01 Stocks bask in Trump glow, tariff uncertainty weighs on dollar

Global stocks gained on Wednesday as a flurry of new policies from U.S. President Donald Trump combined with robust corporate earnings to bolster investor optimism, while tariff uncertainty kept the dollar near two-week lows.

21/01 Morning Bid: Whipsawed dollar and fog of uncertainty? Get used to it

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.

21/01 Wall St set for higher open with focus on President Trump's trade policy

Wall Street's main indexes were on track to open higher on Tuesday, as investors assessed newly elected President Donald Trump's executive orders on issues including energy and immigration, while awaiting his first move on trade policy.

21/01 Morning Bid: 'Stop-Go' Trump tariff trades whiplash dollar

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan

21/01 Morning bid: Trump’s back, so is volatility

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Kevin Buckland

21/01 Rupee finds breathing room but choppy dollar obstructs rally

The Indian rupee strengthened on Tuesday after Donald Trump held off on implementing trade tariffs on his first day as U.S. President but said he is considering levies on imports from Canada and Mexico, prompting the dollar to pare initial losses.

21/01 China stocks cautiously higher after Trump delays tariffs

Chinese stocks opened higher and the yuan strengthened in a cautious start to Tuesday, as U.S. President Donald Trump's inaugural policies suggested he will negotiate rather than immediately impose hefty tariffs on trading partners.

21/01 Shares and Treasuries choppy on Trump's plans for tariffs

Global shares and U.S. Treasuries were volatile on Tuesday, reversing a brief relief rally from early in the session in the first few hours of Donald Trump's new presidency after he announced plans for trade tariffs on neighbouring countries.

20/01 Morning Bid: Trump's tariff caution slams dollar, lifts stocks

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.

20/01 Dollar dives as Trump team hints at delay to tariffs

The dollar took a dive on Monday after U.S. President-elect Donald Trump was quoted as saying he will not impose trade tariffs straight after his inauguration, which is set to take place later in the session.

20/01 FTSE 100 hits another record high, investors eye Trump policies

London's blue-chip FTSE 100 hit a record high on Monday for the second session in a row as investors awaited Donald Trump's return to the White House for fresh insights on his stance on tariffs and international relations.

20/01 Oil slips as investors eye Trump move on Russian export curbs

Oil prices fell on Monday as expectations of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump relaxing curbs on Russia's energy sector in exchange for a deal to end the Ukraine war offset concern of supply disruption from harsher sanctions.

20/01 European shares steady as Trump's inauguration takes centre stage

European shares edged higher on Monday, supported by banks and technology stocks, as investors braced for Donald Trump's inauguration as U.S. president.

20/01 Morning Bid: Mr Market meets Trump 2.0

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook

19/01 Morning Bid: Inauguration caution cools risk-on revival

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.

17/01 Wall St opens higher in countdown to Trump presidency

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Friday, with the S&P 500 and the Dow looking set to log their biggest weekly gains since November, as investors anticipate a wave of policy changes under the incoming Trump administration.

17/01 Morning Bid: Waller and Bessent help peg back Treasury yields

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan

17/01 Wall St Week Ahead Small caps lose Trump bump as rising rates sap strength

As investors seek assets that will shine under a Donald Trump presidency, one corner of the U.S. stock market expected to benefit from the Republican's policies has been stumbling.

17/01 Morning Bid: Cautious end to week as Trump inauguration looms

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Kevin Buckland

17/01 Oil prices climb on supply fears, Fed rate cut hopes

Oil prices climbed on Friday, heading for a fourth weekly gain, driven by concerns over tighter supply following U.S. sanctions on Russian oil producers and signals from a Federal Reserve official of potential interest rate cuts.

17/01 Yen set for best week in over a month on BOJ rate hike bets

The yen was poised on Friday for its strongest weekly performance in over a month as expectations grow that the Bank of Japan will raise rates next week, putting the dollar on the back foot ahead of Donald Trump's return to the White House.

17/01 Asia stocks fall despite China GDP beat; bond yields drop with Fed in focus

The tone in global stocks turned weaker on Friday as Asian shares tracked overnight losses on Wall Street, even as bond yields slid amid a revival in bets that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in June.

16/01 Morning Bid: Awaiting China data deluge, US yields drift lower

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.

16/01 SNAPSHOT S&P 500 opens slightly higher with focus on earnings, economic data

The benchmark S&P 500 opened slightly higher on Thursday following strong gains in the previous session, as investors assessed softer-than-expected retail sales data and a set of strong bank earnings.

16/01 Morning Bid: Inflation relief and bumper bank earnings

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan