Merz from Germany to discuss trade and defense during meeting with Trump
Meeting Between German PM and Trump to Address Geopolitical Issues German Prime Minister Friedrich Merz is set to meet President Donald Trump on Thursday, with expectations to discuss significant geopolitical matters, including the ongoing European conflict and a major trade dispute involving the Middle East. There has been a history of tension between Germany and […]
Trump and Xi speak by phone during trade discussions
Trump Discusses Trade with Xi Jinping President Donald Trump had a conversation on Thursday with Chinese President Xi Jinping regarding trade negotiations between Washington and Beijing. Trump described the call as “very good,” noting it addressed recent complexities in trade and resulted in an agreement on continuing negotiations. He mentioned in a post on Truth […]
Gold price update for Thursday, June 5, 2025: Gold increases amid ongoing trade tensions
Gold Futures Update Gold futures kicked off on Thursday at $3,398 per ounce, reflecting a rise from Wednesday’s closing price of $3,373.50, which had increased by 0.7%. Earlier trading saw gold prices surpass the $3,400 mark as investors looked for significant developments in US trade negotiations. Since the beginning of the trade war, economic indicators […]
What globalists misunderstand about free trade
Since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, many major news outlets have been quick to declare the impending decline of globalization. This narrative has gained traction, especially after the Trump administration announced on April 2nd new tariffs aimed at addressing what it called “unjust practices” in international trade. According to the media, these tariffs could […]
Trade Deficit in the U.S. Shrinks Significantly as Imports Fall and Exports Increase
US Trade Deficit Experiences Significant Decline The US trade deficit in goods and services saw a notable decrease in April, dropping from $138.3 billion in March to $61.6 billion. This marked the largest reduction on record, largely fueled by a steep drop in imports alongside steady growth in American exports. This 16.3% decrease in imports, […]
Gold Price Outlook: XAU/USD reaches a new four-week high amid rising trade concerns between China and the US that boost safe-haven interest
Gold prices surged to around $3,400 amid uncertainty in US-China trade relations, accompanied by a slight increase in Fed stakes. Weak US ADP Employment and Services PMI data are impacting US Treasury yields. The likelihood of the Fed making interest rate cuts in July has seen a minor uptick. Gold Price (XAU/USD) has climbed to […]
China conceals equipment in solar technology that may impact U.S. trade, according to an expert.
A former NSA analyst has raised concerns that China is placing equipment in key locations potentially aimed at disrupting U.S. commerce. This comes after U.S. experts found unauthorized communication devices in solar inverters made in China, which were not listed in the official product documentation. According to the analyst, these rogue inverters can bypass firewalls […]
China conceals technology in solar equipment that might impact U.S. trade, according to an expert.
A former analyst from the National Security Agency has expressed concerns about China strategically placing equipment that could potentially disrupt U.S. commerce, following the discovery of unauthorized communication devices in Chinese solar inverters. U.S. experts stumbled upon an undocumented device during inspections aimed at identifying security issues in these inverters. The findings were shared with […]
Gold rises as weak US data and trade concerns dampen risk appetite
Following the ISM and ADP reports, a rise in gold from a low of $3,343 highlighted a slowdown in the US economy. Trump issued an executive order raising metal tariffs to 50%, intensifying trade tensions with China. Federal Reserve officials are being cautious. The market is looking for unemployment claims and NFP data for further […]
Dollar slips as trade conflicts linger before employment figures
TOKYO (Reuters) – The dollar remains relatively unchanged as investors scrutinize US employment data for immediate insights while they await updates on President Trump’s tariff negotiations with major trading partners, notably China. The Trump administration has set a deadline for Wednesday for the country to present its best trade offer. Coinciding with this, I’ve raised […]