Monthly Archives: April 2025
Xi Looks South: China’s Pivot to ASEAN Adds New Trade Dimension
Written on April 24, 2025 at 6:20 am, by
Market Summary Markets remain gripped by volatility as U.S.-China trade tensions intensify. Washington’s imposition of 145% tariffs met with a 125% retaliation from Beijing, effectively freezing bilateral trade and triggering broad risk-off sentiment globally. Confusion deepens as the U.S. mixes temporary tech exemptions with fresh threats—particularly aimed at semiconductors—shaking investor confidence. Safe-haven demand surged: goldContinue Reading
Trade War Deepens: Tariffs Soar, Markets Shaken, Safe Havens Surge
Written on April 24, 2025 at 6:19 am, by
Market Summary Markets are grappling with renewed pressure as the U.S.-China trade tensions intensify. Washington’s decision to hike tariffs on Chinese goods to 145% triggered an immediate response from Beijing, which imposed a 125% levy on American imports. The tit-for-tat escalation has deepened fears of a prolonged trade war, driving global risk-off sentiment. Confusion overContinue Reading
Escalating U.S.- China Trade Tensions Shake Global Markets
Written on April 24, 2025 at 6:18 am, by
Market Summary Markets remain under heavy pressure as U.S.-China trade tensions intensify, with both sides continuing to escalate tariff measures. China’s announcement of an 84% tariff on U.S. imports, coupled with reports that Washington is set to raise its tariffs to 125%, has rattled investor sentiment and triggered a broad risk-off move across global financialContinue Reading
