US China Trade War
US China Trade War Worsens As Trump Announces Possibility of Further Import Tariffs

Global risk sentiment remains on shaky ground this week as the US China trade war continues to intensify. Following the US President’s announcement of import tariffs and investment restrictions for China worth around $60 billion, Beijing responded this week by announcing its own 25% import tariffs on US goods worth around $50 billion, including ...

2018-04-13 James Harte Read more
Metals Rocked As US Trade Sanctions
Weekly Commodities Wrap: Metals Rocked As US Trade Sanctions Provoke Chinese Retaliation

Gold: Chinese Trade Retaliation Fuels Safe Haven Demand The yellow metal saw a strong rally initially on the week as the market saw a strong safe haven bid on the back of news that China was retaliating against trade import tariffs imposed by the US.  President Trump recently announced a move to impose $60 billion worth of tariffs on Chinese im...

2018-04-10 James Harte Read more