trade war

Week Ahead: Can US500 index hold on to post-election gains?

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 06:28:40 +0000

Week Ahead: Can US500 index hold on to post-election gains? han.tan@FXTM CY CA Fri, 02/28/2025 - 08:28

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Having just erased all of its year-to-date gains, this benchmark US stock index is now merely 1.4% higher since the November 5th close. Greater risk-off moves in the first week of March 2025 could wipe out all that remains of the US500’s climb since President Trump’s election win.

Week Ahead: Trump's trade war threatens UK100's record run

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 10:39:16 +0000

Week Ahead: Trump's trade war threatens UK100's record run Lukman.Otunuga… Fri, 02/14/2025 - 12:39

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President Donald Trump has announced sweeping reciprocal tariffs on numerous trading partners! The UK could be thrown into the firing line if Trump’s reciprocal tariffs target countries using a VAT tax. Beyond the tariff drama, top UK data and a speech by BoE Bailey may influence the UK100 in the week ahead.

Bitcoin hammered by US-China trade tensions

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 11:16:16 +0000

Bitcoin hammered by US-China trade tensions Lukman.Otunuga… Wed, 02/05/2025 - 13:16

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It's been a rollercoaster week for Bitcoin thanks to Trump's tariff drama. The "OG" crypto could be in store for more volatility due to Friday's US jobs report. Over the past year, the NFP has triggered moves of ↑ 4.4% & ↓ 3.8% in a 6-hour window post-release!