Financial markets in Q1 2025 were turbulent with US equities performing poorly, gold hitting highs, and trade tensions escalating.

From Investing.com: 2025-04-08 13:43:00

The first quarter of 2025 saw turbulent financial markets with US equities performing the worst in 23 years, Chinese markets rebounding, gold hitting new highs, and economic uncertainties causing volatility. Trade tensions escalated with the US imposing tariffs on several countries and goods, fueling fears of inflation. Central banks responded to elevated uncertainty, with the Fed holding rates steady while the ECB and Bank of Japan made moves. The S&P 500 had its worst quarterly performance since 2022, while Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway stock outperformed. European markets outperformed the US, momentum returned to Chinese markets, and commodities were the top-performing asset class. The US dollar weakened, and cryptocurrencies had a rough quarter with most major tokens posting losses.



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