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Gold dipped from its high on Thursday but stayed firm as US stocks fell again after Trump ordered a probe, sparking new global trade war concerns.
China's first-quarter GDP exceeded expectations, but US tariffs could pose a significant risk, and a reversal in exports is expected.
European shares rose Wednesday as investors eyed US-EU trade talks; Trump said he's considering changes to the 25% car import tariffs.
The Canadian dollar held near a 5-month high Tuesday as investors eyed the BOC rate decision; cuts likely later despite steady rates this week.
Gold hovered above $3,200 near record highs Monday as the dollar stayed near a 3-year low, driving investors to the metal’s safe haven appeal.
Trump’s tariff suspension lifted U.S. stocks, but growing fears of recession and inflation pushed several Wall Street firms to cut S&P 500 targets.
Oil prices fell on Friday, set to decline for a second week amid concerns that the ongoing US-China trade war will hurt global crude demand.
Labor Department data showed that the consumer price index rose 2.8% in February, core inflation was 3.1%, and housing costs rose 4.2%.
The rand stayed near an all-time low on Thursday, as Trump’s policies and fears of South Africa’s government split unsettled investors.
The euro rose Wednesday as Germany's conservatives and Social Democrats reached a deal to form a government, easing EU political concerns.
Asian stocks rebounded and US futures rose Tuesday as markets steadied, hoping Washington may ease some aggressive tariffs.
The Australian dollar dropped to five-year lows, driven by trade war fears and recession concerns, with traders betting on large rate cuts.
The Swiss franc rose Friday, while the euro held steady after Trump’s harsher-than-expected tariffs shook markets, driving investors to safe havens.
February saw just 77,000 jobs added, far below the 146,000 forecast, marking the smallest gain since July amid policy uncertainty.
Gold traded above $3,100 on Tuesday as tariff uncertainty fueled safe-haven demand, boosting inflation concerns and economic growth risks.