- Federal Reserve keeps interest rates at 4.5% - chance of stagflation grows
- Gold price pops through $3,000 an ounce, safe haven in uncertain times
- Trade war escalates: import tariffs threaten to fuel inflation
- Germany eases debt brake, increases defence spending
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Trump's trade war & Gold $3,000 an ounce
March 20 2025
Rika Zaat
Trump's trade war hits: inflation danger and markets on edge!
March 13 2025
Inflation remains stubborn - US inflation came in lower than expected (2.8%), but remains above the Fed target. Interest rate cuts remain uncertain.
Trump continues trade war - New import tariffs threaten to push up inflation further and put pressure on economic growth.
Uncertainty in markets - Investors remain nervous due to geopolitical tensions, sluggish economic growth and unclear Trump policies.
Gold falls in euros, stable in dollars - The strong euro is depressing gold prices in
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Ukraine in crisis: Trump halts military aid, EU announces billion-dollar spending!
March 6 2025
*Trump suspends military aid to Ukraine, directly impacting geopolitical tensions.
*EU and Germany announce huge defence spending, with package totalling €1.3 trillion.
*Equity markets fall, while the euro rises, due to uncertainty over economic growth and rising debt.
*US economy appears to
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Trump's trade policy is creating more market uncertainty and putting pressure on the Fed
February 13 2025
U.S. Inflation Rises Again: Inflation reaches 3.0%, core inflation at 3.3% – Fed delays rate cuts.
Gold in the Spotlight: Rising inflation and geopolitical uncertainty make gold increasingly attractive as a safe haven.
EU Falling Behind in the AI Race: Bureaucracy and regulations hinder investments, while the U.S. continues to accelerate.
German and Dutch Economies Under Pressure: Weak production figures and political instability weaken competitiveness.
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