Real Vision: Finance & Investing Tariff Wars, UK Growth Surprise, and U.S. Inflation Cooldown: PALvatar Market Recap, April 11 2025
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Apr 11, 2025 Discover the latest shockwaves from escalating U.S.-China trade tensions as tariffs rise. European stocks have taken a hit, while gold prices soar to new heights. In unexpected news, the UK reports robust GDP growth, and signs of cooling U.S. inflation emerge. Stay informed as the markets gear up for the upcoming PPI report, and find out how these developments could reshape the investment landscape.
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Trade War Escalation
- US-China trade tensions escalated with increased tariffs on imports.
- China raised tariffs on US goods to 125%, while the US imposed 145% tariffs on Chinese goods.
Market Reactions
- European markets reacted negatively to the trade war news, while Asian markets showed mixed results.
- Gold reached record highs, and the dollar weakened against the euro.
UK Growth Surprise
- The UK economy showed stronger-than-expected growth in February, exceeding forecasts.
- This positive growth was driven by increased manufacturing and services output.