Markets
Euro surges toward five-month high after Trump ‘Liberation Day’ speech
The euro surged to a nearly five-month high against the US dollar following Trump’s tariff announcement. The greenback weakened against most other currencies as US government bond yields slumped on a deteriorating economic outlook. Meanwhile, the reciprocal tariffs rattled global markets.
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Markets
Oil markets retreat as economic concerns outweigh Trump tariff threats
Crude oil prices climbed on Monday amid US President Donald Trump’s threats to impose 25% to 50% tariffs on Russia’s oil. However, economic concerns may outweigh geopolitical tensions, as a weakening economic outlook could dampen oil demand. Investors will also be closely watching the OPEC+ meeting.
Markets
Crude oil prices rise as Red Sea tensions intensify after US strikes
Crude oil prices jumped following the US military strikes on the Iran-backed Houthi militants, in response to the Yemen-based group’s commercial vessel attacks in the Red Sea. However, a deteriorating economic outlook is expected to continue pressuring oil prices.
Markets
Markets week ahead: Will central banks announce more rate cuts?
Major central banks are set to decide on interest rates this week, providing guidance on market trajectory. Investors will particularly focus on the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook, as the bank may step in and buoy a wobbly Wall Street after it fell into correction territory.
Economy
US's Fed Reserve looks to pause rate cuts as inflation risk rises
According to recently released minutes of the 28-29 January meeting, officials said President Trump's proposed tariffs and mass deportations of migrants, as well as strong consumer spending, were factors that could push inflation higher this year.
