Trade Talks Easing Tensions Dents Gold’s Luster
Sunday, May 11, 2025, 11:20 pm
Recent progress in US-China trade discussions has dampened gold’s usual safe-haven appeal, as investors turn their attention away from the luster of the precious metal. Market watchers now wonder whether this dip signals temporary market jitters or a more profound economic shift—gold’s shine seems to be losing a bit of its mystique.
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The agreement by both the US and China to pause tariffs might make things easier in the very short term, and it may lead to a deal, but it hides that American consumers and firms will still have to deal with extreme expenses and other trade changes that do nothing but harm.Tim Cook [left],…
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Following negotiations in Geneva, the United States and China have agreed to lower tariffs substantially for the next 90 days, the White House announced. The aim is to de-escalate the current trade war and allow both parties time negotiate to achieve a "sustainable, long-term and mutually…
US retreats from full-scale trade war with China Financial Times
U.S., China Reach Agreement To Lower Tariffs In 90-Day Cool-Off Period China and the U.S. moved to ease trade tensions early Monday, agreeing to a temporary 90-day reduction in reciprocal tariffs on each other's goods, according to a joint statement released by both governments on X.…
The White House and China have issued a joint statement, announcing a 90-day reduction in tariffs in a cool-down period to kick off negotiations for a new trade deal.Donald Trump's signed tariff plan - Photo credit CNBCOf all the US firms and consumers affected by Trump's "reciprocal" tariffs, ones…
U.S., China Agree to Slash Tariffs for 90 Days The Information
The United States and China have agreed to a temporary, 90-day reduction in tariffs, easing recent trade tensions and establishing a path for future talks. The post US, China Agree to Slash Tariffs for 90 Days appeared first on WinBuzzer.
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U.S. tech stocks, along with the broader stock markets, seemed ready to start the day with a high, as the United States and China on Monday agreed to temporarily cut reciprocal tariffs for 90 days. Per the deal, reached in Geneva, the U.S. would temporarily shelve the 145% reciprocal tariff on…
Dollar Surges After Breakthrough in US-China Trade Talks Bloomberg.com
US stock futures jump as US-China trade stand-off thaws Reuters
The United States and China have mutually agreed to a 90 day reduction on tariffs implemented in April, marking a significant attempt to de-escalate the trade war between the world’s two largest economies. The deal was hashed out by US and Chinese officials in Geneva over the weekend, and will see…
US and China reach deal to slash tariffs, officials say Reuters
China and US agree to slash tariffs Financial Times
Live: US and China to announce trade deal progress, stocks move higher Reuters
US-China trade talks latest: Gold sells off amid reports of progress Financial Times
Gold Sinks as Trade Talks, Easing Tensions Impact Haven Demand Bloomberg.com
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