Investors cautious as Trump hints at more tariffs, central banks cut rates

From Investing.com: 2025-04-16 05:03:00

Investors are anxiously awaiting Fed Chair Powell’s speech today for hints on a potential rate cut. Meanwhile, the UK CPI data suggests a possible rate cut by the Bank of England in May. The Bank of Canada is also expected to announce a rate cut today amid concerns of an economic slowdown. The dollar continues to struggle, while gold reaches a new all-time high. Risk appetite is waning as President Trump maintains his tariff rhetoric, adding uncertainty to the global trade landscape. Will history repeat itself with a post-Easter market performance similar to 2017?



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