Trump does dirty business again

Trump does dirty business again

Just when the global markets were coming to terms with Trump’s disruptive trade policies, the US President announced his paln to impose reciprocal tariffs on countries, instead of a blanket tariff. This has further muddied the trade waters and increased volatility in markets.

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A 15% tariff on a total of $112 billion of Chinese goods are set to go into effect at midnight

Donald Trump levies reciprocal tariffs: Gold, silver bullion among top 50 exempt items. Full list here

Tariffs on $112 billion of Chinese goods are set to go into effect at midnight ET. While some duties have been delayed and some items have been removed from the original list of $300 billion Chinese imports, many everyday grocery items and household staples will still be targeted beginning Sunday, according to an official list that spans 122 pages.

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European Central Bank (ECB) said it would Delay its First Post-Crisis interest Rate Hike until at Least the Middle of Next Year.

Gold Silver Reports (GSR) – The euro climbed higher against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, after the European Central Bank (ECB) said it would delay its first post-crisis interest rate hike until at least the middle of next year. In a move that was well-flagged, ECB President Mario Draghi also offered to pay banks if they borrow cash from the central bank and pass it on to households and firms.

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