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Risk aversion continues to fuel gold demand, with the yellow metal crossing the $2,900 threshold on Monday. The rally was driven by US President Donald Trump’s announcement of new tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. Trump confirmed a 25% tariff on these commodities and hinted at reciprocal tariff

The DXY dollar index is roughly 2% off its recent highs and the question for investors is whether a further 1-2% is required. Driving this correction have been several factors, the largest of which has probably been this week's tariff news, where it looks like the Trump administration has been using

European markets to open sharply lower It looks to be a grim morning for European investors as stocks across the continent join in the general market rout. We can expect investors to sell first and ask questions later, and the urge to book profits and take cover is likely to be overwhelming. Hiding

EUR/USD kicks off the new week on a bearish note amid resurgent USD demand. Trump imposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, boosting the safe-haven buck. The divergent ECB-Fed outlook also contributes to the downfall and favors bears. The EUR/USD pair attracts heavy follow-through selling on Mon