Dollar Steadies Ahead of ECB and BoE Decisions as Markets Turn Risk-Off 
Oil Prices Slip as U.S.–Iran Talks Ease Supply Disruption Fears 
Japan Economy Poised for Q4 2025 Growth as Investment and Consumption Hold Firm 
Gold and Silver Prices Rebound After Volatile Week Triggered by Fed Nomination 
Silver Prices Plunge in Asian Trade as Dollar Strength Triggers Fresh Precious Metals Sell-Off 
Bank of Japan Signals Readiness for Near-Term Rate Hike as Inflation Nears Target 
China Extends Gold Buying Streak as Reserves Surge Despite Volatile Prices 
Gold Prices Slide Below $5,000 as Strong Dollar and Central Bank Outlook Weigh on Metals 
Asian Stocks Slip as Tech Rout Deepens, Japan Steadies Ahead of Election 
The doubling of steel and aluminum import tariffs to 50% by Donald Trump has caused serious worries regarding growing worldwide trade friction. Like India, nations selling steel to the United States are anticipated to suffer severe economic losses, lower competitiveness, and challenging trade talks. Asian steel company stock fell right after the news, reflecting investor concern about lower demand and more trade barriers.
Although meant to help American steelworkers, rising steel prices are expected to cause costs for home sectors like construction and automotive manufacturing. The great rise lacks economic justification and contradicts worldwide decarbonization initiatives, suggesting a favoring of economic nationalism over environmental issues.
Including impeding trade discussions, raising the risk of reprisal tariffs, and adding to world business uncertainty, this action has broad effects. Expected to disturb global supply networks, strain diplomatic relations, and result in possible legal difficulties, Trump's protectionist trade policy.
