Gold bounces back sharply after earlier selling pressure as fears of a deepening U.S.–China trade war fuel safe-haven flows and recession hedging. – vtmarkets.com
Oil prices drop amid escalating U.S.-China trade war. The U.S. imposes a 104% tariff on Chinese imports, raising concerns about global oil demand. -vtmarkets.com
The Hang Seng Index slips further after the U.S. imposes 104% tariffs on Chinese imports. Support from state-backed funds and corporate buybacks fails to lift broader sentiment. – vtmarkets.com
The S&P 500 closes lower amid ongoing trade war fears, down 0.75%. Investors watch for signs of consolidation as the index holds above key support levels. -vtmarkets.com
The US dollar slips as the yen, Swiss franc, and euro rally. Markets brace for slower growth and potential rate cuts. – vtmarkets.com
Safe-haven flows lift the yen. Record current account surplus and looming U.S.–Japan trade negotiations add to the currency’s resilience. – vtmarkets.com
Bitcoin (BTC) bounces back to $80,407 amid U.S. tariffs and recession fears, while altcoins like Ethereum and Solana struggle. -vtmarkets.com
The VIX hits its highest level since August, equity markets spiral further into bear territory. – vtmarkets.com
S&P 500 futures plunge over 20% from highs, rattled by recession fears and escalating trade war tensions. – vtmarkets.com
The offshore yuan hit a two-month low of 7.239 per dollar as fears of escalating trade tensions with the US intensified, though it slightly recovered to 7.3267 at close. -vtmarkets.com
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