100 Days In: Trump’s ‘Strategic Uncertainty’ on Tariffs Leaves Markets Guessing

Published: 18-03-2025, 08:30 am | Updated: 18-03-2025, 08:13 am Gold prices surged to an unprecedented $3,028 per ounce, driven by a combination of intensifying Middle East conflict and growing worries about US economic health. Israel’s military strikes on Hamas targets in Gaza, which reportedly resulted in at least 322 casualties, underscored gold’s traditional role as a safe-haven asset during geopolitical crises. On the economic front, February’s US retail sales came in below forecasts, suggesting weakening consumer spending on goods, though not indicating a severe pullback. This data, coupled with deteriorating consumer sentiment and signs of financial stress, has reinforced gold’s

Published: 17-03-2025, 05:30 pm | Updated: 17-03-2025, 09:31 am U.S. consumer confidence has hit its lowest point since November 2022, according to the latest University of Michigan survey. This sharp decline comes despite recent economic improvements. – Inflation dropped from 7.1% (November 2022) to 2.9% (December 2024) – GDP grew at 2.3% during Q4 2024 – These positive indicators had suggested a possible “soft landing” – where inflation is controlled without causing a recession New Concerns President Trump’s aggressive tariff policies have dramatically changed the outlook for 2025. Americans now expect: – Inflation to jump to 4.9% – nearly double

Published: 17-03-2025, 04:20 pm | Updated: 17-03-2025, 09:27 am A significant majority of Americans (63%) view inflation as a “very big problem,” according to a recent Pew Research survey, while more than 40% of middle-income Americans cite it as their top financial concern in a 2024 Primerica survey. Though inflation has decreased from its July 2022 peak of 9.1%, January 2025’s rate remains at 3%—still above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target. Investors can combat inflation’s impact by: – Prioritizing spending by focusing on what adds the most value to your life rather than making random cuts – Boosting income through