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Global markets were mixed overnight in a quiet night for news flow. Investors were also weighing prospects for more US trade protectionism after new White House appointee Larry Kudlow signalled support for a strong dollar and took a tough line on China.

Global markets were little changed overnight as Wall Street struggled to hold on to early gains as losses in industrial stocks including Boeing and Caterpillar offset gains in chipmakers and technology companies. Worries about the impact of President Dona

Global markets rallied on Friday with the Nasdaq (US Technology Index) back at all-time highs as the latest US wage data dampened worries about a faster pace of rate hikes. The February US payrolls report released on Friday showed that wages lifted at a

President Trump tweeted that he is set to hold a meeting on tariffs at the White House and it is still unclear whether the proposed tariffs will exempt any countries though there are signs that both Canada and Mexico will secure exemptions. As we mentione

Global markets were mixed overnight and at the time of writing the US market was lower while European markets ended the session in positive territory. Once again, concerns around whether President Donald Trump will proceed with imposing tariffs continue t

There are reports that economic adviser Gary Cohn will leave his White House job if Trump decides to go forward with tariffs on imported steel and aluminium. Goldman Sachs delivered a comprehensive critique of Donald Trump’s planned metal tariffs, saying

Global markets rebounded overnight concerns about a US-triggered trade war eased and Wall St rallied.

Global markets were volatile on Friday as US stock recouped some losses, but were on track to end the week in the red as investors fretted over a possible global trade war following President Donald Trump’s promise to impose import tariffs on steel and al

Global markets sold off overnight as President Donald Trump said the US plans to impose 25% tariffs on steel imports and 10% on aluminium, and expects to sign a formal order next week. The tariffs are seen as the trigger point for a potential global trade