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

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

Published: 03-27-2025, 04:22 pm The European Union is ramping up efforts to secure critical minerals with 47 strategic projects across 13 member states. EU Commissioner Stéphane Séjourné recently visited a Greek aluminum plant that will soon extract gallium, a key metal used in semiconductors and other high-tech applications. This $24.2 billion investment initiative aims to reduce Europe’s dependence on China and other countries for essential materials used in electric vehicles, electronics, and defense systems, addressing vulnerabilities exposed by recent global events including the pandemic and trade disputes.

Published: 03-27-2025, 03:45 pm | Updated: 03-27-2025, 09:51 am Goldman Sachs has raised its gold price forecast for the end of 2025 from $3,100 to $3,300 per ounce. This positive outlook is based on two main factors: – First, more investors are buying gold through ETFs, a trend expected to continue as the Federal Reserve is predicted to cut interest rates this year and in 2026. – Second, central banks, especially in China and other Asian countries, are steadily purchasing gold to increase their reserves. Gold is currently trading at $3,060.70, having risen 36% over the past year. While a