Monthly Archives: April 2025
Monetary, EU CPI & Tariff—A Triple Threat for Global Markets
Written on April 11, 2025 at 7:43 am, by pumarketings
Key Events to Watch: Wednesday, 16 April 2025 – 05:00 China Q1 GDP (YoY)With Q1 GDP coming in at 5.4%, China’s economic momentum remains intact—for now. But the newly imposed US tariffs on Chinese imports are likely to darken the outlook moving forward, potentially weighing on export-driven sectors. Risk sentiment may turn cautious, especially forContinue Reading
Escalating U.S.- China Trade Tensions Shake Global Markets
Written on April 11, 2025 at 5:44 am, by pumarketings
Market Summary Markets remain under heavy pressure as U.S.-China trade tensions intensify, with both sides continuing to escalate tariff measures. China’s announcement of an 84% tariff on U.S. imports, coupled with reports that Washington is set to raise its tariffs to 125%, has rattled investor sentiment and triggered a broad risk-off move across global financialContinue Reading
Tariff Relief Sparks Rally – Except for China
Written on April 10, 2025 at 6:37 am, by pumarketings
Market Summary Risk assets staged a strong rebound this week, led by a more than 10% surge in the Nasdaq, after President Donald Trump announced a significant shift in U.S. trade policy. In a move that surprised markets, the U.S. will implement a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for all countries except China, reducing theContinue Reading
