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Real Vision: Finance & Investing

Trump’s Tariffs, Inflation Fears, and Gold’s Surge: PALvatar Market Recap, March 31 2025

Mar 31, 2025
In a whirlwind of global market shifts, concerns rise over imminent US tariffs as Asian and European indices face declines. Inflation fears deepen, particularly with core PCE reaching 2.8%, casting doubt on potential Fed rate cuts. Interestingly, China's PMI shows strength amid geopolitical tensions. As investors flock to safe havens, gold prices soar above $3100 per ounce, signaling a shift in sentiment. Stay informed with this essential market recap!
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Quick takeaways

  • Global markets are negatively impacted by President Trump’s impending tariffs, causing significant declines in Asian and European stock indices.
  • Inflation concerns have surged as core PCE hits 2.8%, fostering speculation about the delay of Federal Reserve rate cuts and influencing safe-haven asset demand like gold.

Deep dives

Market Reactions to Tariff Announcements

Global markets are reacting negatively as concerns rise over impending tariffs announced by the US President. Stock indices from Japan and Taiwan experienced significant declines, with Japan's Nikkei dropping 4% and entering correction territory. South Korea's COSPI index also fell by 3%, while European markets reported an overall decline of over 1%. This heightened volatility is attributed to the uncertainty surrounding trade policies, especially as the President singles out Asian countries.

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