Risk appetite increases as markets rise with approaching tariff deadline, but sentiment is still fragile

From Investing.com: 2025-03-26 05:51:00

US equity indices and the dollar are on the rise, but market sentiment remains fragile as the April 2 tariff deadline approaches. US consumers are feeling the pressure as spending appetite continues to decline. In the UK, inflation has eased, potentially setting the stage for a rate cut in May. Gold prices remain steady, oil is trading near $70 amid renewed tensions with Iran, and bitcoin is climbing back up above $2,000. The focus now shifts to the Budget update in the UK and how new measures may impact the public sector.



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