{"id":17811,"date":"2025-05-09T20:39:18","date_gmt":"2025-05-09T20:39:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/?p=17811"},"modified":"2025-05-09T20:39:18","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T20:39:18","slug":"week-ahead-global-economic-turbulence-as-trump-sets-the-tone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-eu\/week_ahead\/week-ahead-global-economic-turbulence-as-trump-sets-the-tone\/","title":{"rendered":"Week ahead: Global economic turbulence as Trump sets the tone"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/03\/Trump.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17825\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the financial markets brace for another week of uncertainty, President Donald Trump has once again stirred debate with a series of bold moves. His renewed criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell &#8211; calling him &#8220;Mr. Too Late&#8221; and a &#8220;fool&#8221; &#8211; has put monetary policy back in the spotlight, while his direct call for Americans to buy stocks raises questions about market sentiment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond the economy, Trump&#8217;s push to raise taxes on individuals earning over $2.5 million to 39.6% marks a notable shift in fiscal policy discussions. Meanwhile, his call for a 30-day unconditional ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine introduces a new dimension to geopolitical conversations. As the week unfolds, investors, policymakers, and global leaders alike will be watching closely to see how these developments play out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">KEY ECONOMIC INDICATORS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Trade &amp; Tariffs: Trade deal between the U.S. and the U.K.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><sub>The U.S. keeps a 10% base tariff on U.K. goods, expands market access, removes tariffs on U.K. steel\/aluminum, applies 0% tariffs on U.S. agricultural exports and introduces tiered tariffs on U.K. car imports.<\/sub><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><sub>The U.S. Trade Representative may enforce actions on imported services.<\/sub><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><sub>Trump announced a $10 billion Boeing aircraft deal with the U.K.<\/sub><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><sub>The U.S. Commerce Secretary aims to strike a trade deal with a major Asian country.<\/sub><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><sub>The E.U. may impose extra tariffs on $95 billion worth of U.S. goods if talks fail.<\/sub><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>U.K. Interest Rate<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><sub>The Bank of England cut rates by 25 basis points, but the decision was divided.<\/sub><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Energy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><sub>U.S. and Russia are reportedly exploring ways to resume natural gas supplies to Europe.<\/sub><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/03\/20250510-043320.jpg\" alt=\"key-economic-events\" class=\"wp-image-17812\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">MARKET MOVERS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>XAU\/USD<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/03\/20250510-043437.jpg\" alt=\"xauusd-gold\" class=\"wp-image-17814\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><sub>Although the bulls are in control, the stalling positive momentum indicates a potential reversal.<\/sub><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><sub>While a corrective move lower is anticipated, a short-term bounce may occur before the next leg down.<\/sub><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><sub>Preference to sell into the trend.<\/sub><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Trade Opportunity:<\/strong>&nbsp;Target 1: 3,210 \/ Target 2: 3,200<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>DAX40<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/03\/20250512-024039-1024x470.jpg\" alt=\"dax-40-vt-markets\" class=\"wp-image-17816\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><sub>Short-term bias has shifted to the upside.<\/sub><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><sub>Market has posted four consecutive daily gains.<\/sub><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><sub>No clear signs of exhaustion in the current uptrend.<\/sub><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><sub>Attractive risk to reward setup for initiating long positions at market.<\/sub><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><sub>The 20-period 1-hour EMA is currently positioned at 22,150.<\/sub><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Trade Opportunity:<\/strong> Target 1: 22,955 \/ Target 2: 23,055<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>USDJPY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/03\/usdjpy-1024x415.jpg\" alt=\"usdjpy-vt-markets\" class=\"wp-image-17817\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><sub>Registered modest daily gains, though price action remained within the range of the prior trading day &#8211; a sign showing indecision in the market.<\/sub><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><sub>Resistance is seen at 143.83, aligning with the 261.8% Fibonacci extension at 143.71.<\/sub><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><sub>While the expected move lower is corrective in nature, it presents a compelling risk to reward opportunity.<\/sub><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><sub>Medium-term bias remains neutral.<\/sub><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Trade Opportunity:<\/strong> Target 1: 142.08 \/ Target 2: 141.5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">NEWS HEADLINES<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Washington\u2019s power play: Trade, treasury and the Dollar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><sub><strong>U.S.-U.K. trade deal:<\/strong> President Trump announced a &#8220;breakthrough&#8221; trade agreement with the U.K., aiming to strengthen economic ties and reduce tariffs.<\/sub><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><sub><strong>Dollar index:<\/strong> The U.S. Dollar Index rose 0.76% to 99.86, the highest level since April 10, signaling strong investor confidence.<\/sub><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><sub><strong>Treasury Yields:<\/strong> The 10-year yield closed at 4.2740%, reflecting long-term market sentiment, while the 2-year yield settled at 3.7870%, which is more in-line with monetary policies.<\/sub><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Crypto frenzy: Bitcoin breaks $100K, Ethereum soars<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><sub><strong>Bitcoin<\/strong> surged over $5,000 to briefly touch $104,000 for the first time since early February. It was last traded at $102,773.<\/sub><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><sub><strong>Ethereum<\/strong> jumped 20% on the day, now at $2,172.<\/sub><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Precious metals under pressure<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><sub><strong>Gold<\/strong> dipped 1.79% to close at $3,304.98\/oz after touching a low of $3,290.<\/sub><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><sub><strong>Silver<\/strong> fell slightly by 0.15% to $32.45\/oz.<\/sub><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Oil spikes: Trade deal and sanctions fuel market rally<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><sub><strong>Oil<\/strong> prices jumped over 3% due to the U.K.-U.S. trade deal and U.S. sanctions on Iranian oil companies.<\/sub><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><sub><strong>WTI crude<\/strong> rose 3.99% to $60.22\/barrel.<\/sub><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><sub><strong>Brent crude<\/strong> gained 3.69% to $63.17\/barrel.<\/sub><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Surge in the stock markets: Crypto plays shine, tech giants climb<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><sub><strong>Major U.S. stock indices<\/strong> posted gains, with the Dow Jones up 0.6%, the S&amp;P 500 rising 0.58%, and the Nasdaq climbing 1.07%.<\/sub><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><sub><strong>Crypto-related stocks<\/strong> led the rally, as Canaan surged 9%, Robinhood advanced 8%, and MicroStrategy gained 5%.<\/sub><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><sub><strong>Tech giants<\/strong> performed well, with Google (GOOGL) increasing 2% and Tesla (TSLA) rising 3%.<\/sub><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><sub>The <strong>Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index<\/strong> gained nearly 1%, driven by a 2% rise in Alibaba (BABA).<\/sub><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><sub><strong>European markets<\/strong> saw solid gains, with the German index DAX up 1.02% and the Euro Stoxx 50 climbing 1.12%.<\/sub><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><sub>The <strong>U.K. FTSE 100<\/strong> stood out as the exception, slipping 0.32%.<\/sub><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Click&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.net\/trade-now\/?utm_campaign=account_c&amp;utm_source=dma&amp;utm_medium=website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>&nbsp;to open account and start trading.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the financial markets brace for another week of uncertainty, President Donald Trump has once again stirred debate with a series of bold moves. 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