Week of 16 March Summary: Markets React to FOMC, AI Selloff, Gold Surge
This week, markets responded to the FOMC rate decision, a deepening AI tech selloff, gold hitting record highs, and global market volatility sparked by Trumponomics.
FOMC Meeting: What You Need to Know
On Wednesday, 19 March, in the second Fed meeting of 2025, the FOMC kept rates unchanged at 4.25%-4.5%. Following the decision, the Nasdaq rallied. Explore more.
Gold Extends Past $3k, Nvidia Down After GTC
With new tariffs and global uncertainties, gold surpassed the $3K mark on 18 March. Meanwhile, Nvidia struggled post-GTC amid AI chip concerns and a flight to safety.
Trumponomics Sparks Global Market Volatility
U.S. President Trump’s hardline stance on trade policy is shaking markets across the globe, potentially inspiring a new wave of Indian tariffs as well as pushing down Tesla’s share value.
Oil Reacts to Ukraine Ceasefire Hopes
WTI and Brent crude oil prices rose Monday (17 March) amid Middle East tensions and optimism in China. However, gains were capped by the prospects of a Ukraine-Russia ceasefire deal as Trump and Putin are set to meet.
S&P 500 Declines as AI-Led Tech Selloff Deepens
Big Tech’s struggles, AI delays, and looming tariffs have driven the S&P 500 down 4.1% this year. Can markets stabilise or slide further as the Fed’s next move approaches? Explore more in this article.
17 March 2025 Events: Rate Decisions, Nvidia’s GTC & More
On the week of 17 March, the Fed, BOE, and BOJ will decide on rates as Nvidia hosts its GTC conference amid key data reports. Explore more about this week’s main events.
Weekly Summary: Inflation Data, ECB Rate Cut, Market Sell-Off & More – 13 March 2025
A turbulent week in financial markets saw inflation data, an ECB rate cut, and recession fears driving volatility. Bank and tech stocks tumbled, while blue-chip strategies gained attention.
Blue Chip Stocks: What They Are & How to Trade Them
Blue chip stocks is a term that every trader and investor should know. Explore what they are, where the term comes from, and how to trade them in this article.
Tech Update: Apple & Tesla Stock Under Pressure in Market Rout
Apple hits a six-month intraday low on Tuesday, 11 March amid delayed AI updates to Siri, while Tesla rebounds following a steep sell-off after President Trump backed Elon Musk. Explore the latest news with these two tech stocks.
Bank Stocks Tumble on Recession Jitters
Recession fears fueled by President Trump’s new tariff policies dragged markets downward this week, with several bank stocks losing large portions of their value.
Recession Fears Spark Market Sell-Off
US markets plunged on Monday, 10 March, following President Trump's ambiguous comments around a potential recession during a Fox interview. With mounting fears over trade policies and federal layoffs, is there a possibility of earlier interest rate cuts?
Economic Calendar Trading: How to Use an Economic Calendar
The Economic Calendar is an easy-to-understand schedule of upcoming announcements that have the potential to impact financial instruments, sectors, and even entire markets.
ECB's Sixth Rate Cut: Boost or Bust for EU Stocks?
The ECB’s latest rate cut boosts markets, but risks remain. Investors eye Fed policy, inflation, and Germany’s fiscal push. Will easing continue, or has the ECB reached its limit? Explore more in this article.
10 March 2025 Week Ahead: Inflation, Earnings & More
This week (10 March) US and Germany CPI, earnings releases, and other key economic reports are set to be revealed. Explore what to expect in this article.
2 March Weekly Summary: Crypto Rally, Tariffs, Defence Stocks & More
This week’s market review covers a crypto surge, Trump's tariffs shaking markets, defence stocks rallying amid Ukraine tensions, and the White House’s crypto summit.
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