Gold and Silver Surge as Safe Haven Demand Rises on U.S. Economic Uncertainty 
Bank of Korea Downplays Liquidity’s Role in Weak Won and Housing Price Surge 
Asian Technology and Chipmaking Stocks Slide as AI Spending Concerns Shake Markets 
Asian Currencies Trade Sideways as Dollar Weakens Ahead of Key U.S. Data 
Gold and Silver Prices Dip as Markets Await Key U.S. Economic Data 
New Zealand Budget Outlook Shows Prolonged Deficits Despite Economic Recovery Hopes 
Chinese Robotaxi Stocks Rally as Tesla Boosts Autonomous Driving Optimism 
Oil Prices Slip in Asia as 2026 Supply Glut Fears and Russia-Ukraine Talks Weigh on Markets 
Bank of Japan Poised for Historic Rate Hike as Inflation Pressures Persist 
Singapore Growth Outlook Brightens for 2025 as Economists Flag AI and Geopolitical Risks 
Asian Fund Managers Turn More Optimistic on Growth but Curb Equity Return Expectations: BofA Survey 
Wall Street Futures Slip as Tech Stocks Struggle Ahead of Key US Economic Data 
Australian Consumer Sentiment Slumps in Early December as Inflation Fears Resurface 
U.S. Dollar Steadies Near October Lows as Rate Cut Expectations Keep Markets on Edge 
Asian Currencies Slip as Dollar Strengthens; Indian Rupee Rebounds on Intervention Hopes 
Asian Stocks Slide as AI Valuation Fears and BOJ Uncertainty Weigh on Markets 
Japan Exports to U.S. Rebound in November as Tariff Impact Eases, Boosting BOJ Rate Hike Expectations 
Market Mayhem Ahead of "Liberation Day"
Global financial markets are preparing for President Trump's "Liberation Day" tariff announcements on April 2, 2025, creating widespread market volatility. U.S. stock futures fell sharply, following broader losses in March, and global markets such as Japan's Nikkei 225 have also fallen. All these tariffs are a part of a strategy for restructuring global trade relations by imposing reciprocal tariffs, mainly against China, Mexico, Canada, Japan, and the EU bloc.
Tariff Ticking Time Bomb
The tariff policy has a 25% tariff on Mexican and Canadian imports (with energy exceptions) and another 10% tariff on China, making it a total of 20%. This is in addition to previous tariff hikes in February and March, followed by April 3's 25% auto tariff. The exemptions will be limited, and therefore investor uncertainty will be high.
Economic Earthquake Imminent?
Investors are worried about the economic shock and retaliations by the affected nations since the tariffs would strike more than $1 trillion of imports. As a result, there have been demands for the investors to buy defensive stocks, diversify across safe-haven assets, and strategically take advantage of volatility to make long-term investments. The predicted economic impact includes higher consumer spending, inflation hiking, and also a possible worldwide trade war.
Navigating the Storm: Investor Survival Guide
Investors are cautioned by advisors to stay cool and hedge cautiously by diversifying their investment portfolios. Paying attention to the March jobs report released on April 4, 2025, will give more information about the state of the U.S. economy in light of these heightening trade tensions
