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

Published: 03-28-2025, 08:36 am Gold has surged to an unprecedented record of over $3,079 an ounce, marking its fourth consecutive weekly gain amid escalating trade tensions. The precious metal rose 0.7% on Friday after President Trump signed a proclamation imposing 25% tariffs on all auto imports and threatened harsher measures against the EU and Canada if they retaliate. Markets are also bracing for additional “reciprocal tariffs” coming on April 2, though specific details remain unclear. This flight to safety has pushed gold up approximately 16% this year, achieving at least 15 record highs despite traders reducing expectations for Federal Reserve

Published: 03-27-2025, 05:45 pm | Updated: 03-27-2025, 10:13 am The US economy grew 2.4% in Q4 2023, better than initially reported. Corporate profits jumped 5.9% – the biggest increase in over two years – with profit margins reaching 15.9%, well above pre-pandemic levels. This could help companies absorb future tariff costs without raising consumer prices. While consumer spending growth was revised down to 4%, improvements in exports, government spending, and business investment boosted overall growth. Despite this strong performance, major financial institutions predict slower growth in 2025 due to concerns about President Trump’s trade policies.

Published: 03-27-2025, 04:30 pm | Updated: 03-27-2025, 10:00 am Silver prices (XAG/USD) have risen to nearly $34 during European trading as President Trump’s announcement of permanent 25% tariffs on imported vehicles sparked global economic concerns, enhancing silver’s status as a safe-haven asset. These tariffs, effective April 2, will significantly impact top auto exporters to the US including Mexico, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and Germany. The measures have also weakened the US Dollar as domestic economic consequences are anticipated – US automakers may need to relocate manufacturing domestically, potentially increasing car prices due to higher labor costs and reducing household purchasing