ADP Report: Economy Adds 155,000 Jobs as Labor Market Shows Resilience
The March jobs report from ADP showed private companies added 155,000 positions, significantly outpacing both February’s revised 84,000 figure and the Dow Jones forecast of 120,000. This positive economic indicator comes amid concerns about President Trump’s tariff policies potentially slowing hiring and economic activity. Job growth was widespread across sectors,…
Haven Asset Rush: Gold ETFs See Largest Inflows Since Pandemic as Tariff Fears Grow
Amid mounting concerns over Donald Trump’s planned tariff war, investors are pouring money into gold funds at the fastest rate since the COVID-19 pandemic. Gold prices hit an all-time high of $3,148.88 per troy ounce on Tuesday before settling at $3,114, representing an 18% increase this year and the strongest…
Ahead of Trump Announcement, Goldman Slashes 2025 Yield Forecasts
Goldman Sachs strategists, led by George Cole, have preemptively cut their Treasury yield forecasts before President Trump’s Rose Garden announcement. The team has significantly reduced their year-end projections, with 2-year yields now expected to finish 2025 at 3.3% (previously 3.95%) and 10-year yields at 4% (previously 4.35%). Their revised outlook…
Gold On Pace for Historic 91.5% Annual Return Through Q1 2025
Gold’s 19% surge in Q1 2025 marks its best performance in nearly four decades. Find out why analysts believe this could be just the beginning of a historic run.
Gold Thrives as Stagflation Looms: Lower Growth, Higher Inflation Boost Precious Metal
Gold prices have surged back above $2,900 as global financial markets react to both technical and emotional factors following the implementation of Trump’s tariffs. Market sentiment suggests that US economic exceptionalism may be waning, with capital potentially flowing from overpriced US stocks to other regions—particularly Europe, which appears poised for…
China Restricts Local Firms From Investing In US As Trump’s Reciprocal Tariffs D-Day Arrives
China Restricts Local Firms From Investing In US As Trump’s Reciprocal Tariffs D-Day Arrives Hours before President Trump is set to announce reciprocal tariffs—threatening to unleash a global trade war on what he has called “Liberation Day”—the Chinese Communist Party is already preparing a financial counteroffensive. Bloomberg cites people familiar with the matter who say Beijing […]
Gold Approaches $3,150 as Markets Brace for Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs
Gold prices remained strong on Wednesday, trading at $3,128.62 an ounce after reaching a record high of $3,148.88 on Tuesday. Investors are cautiously waiting for President Trump’s tariff announcement scheduled for 2000 GMT, which he has promoted as “Liberation Day.” These proposed tariffs on multiple countries could potentially slow economic…
Moody’s Signals Potential US Debt Downgrade
Moody’s ratings agency has warned it may downgrade US government debt in 2025, following similar moves by S&P and Fitch who already reduced US ratings from AAA to AA+. Moody’s currently maintains an AAA rating but with a negative outlook since 2023. The agency is concerned about unchecked federal debt…
HSBC: U.S. Recession, Stagflation, and Debt Concerns Could All Boost Gold
HSBC sees three ways gold could strengthen during what they call a “US-driven” market correction: 1. U.S. Recession Scenario: If recession fears grow, investors would move away from risky assets. This would weaken the dollar and lower Treasury yields, pushing more investors toward gold as a safe haven. 2. U.S….
Market Anxiety Propels Gold to 40% Annual Gain Amid Trade War Fears
Gold prices have reached unprecedented heights, up a substantial 40% increase from a year ago and a 19% rise since the beginning of 2025. This surge comes as global markets continue to decline due to growing anxiety over President Trump’s protectionist trade policies, with his latest round of tariffs scheduled…