The global financial instruments are once again unsettled by the announcement made by the President of the United States, Donald Trump, regarding increased import tariffs on Japan, South Korea, and several other nations. This policy has led to a surge in demand for the US Dollar, which is viewed as a safe-haven asset.
This issue remains a hot topic among market participants and is expected to have a significant impact through the trading sessions in the US tonight.
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GOLD
The price of Gold has come under pressure as a result of the new tariff announcements from President Trump. The total number of countries facing additional tariffs as of August 1 has now reached 14. Instead of strengthening as a hedge, Gold has weakened to $3,321 per troy ounce during the European session because of a sharp increase in demand for the US Dollar.
Given the ongoing potential for the US Dollar to strengthen due to Trump’s aggressive stance, pressure on Gold is expected to persist through the evening session.
OIL
Oil prices have faced selling pressure this afternoon, dropping to $67.32 per barrel. This decline is driven by two main factors: concerns over the impact of the new US tariffs on global economic growth and the increase in OPEC+ production surpassing expectations for August.
The combination of possible economic slowdown and a surge in supply may continue to weigh on oil prices throughout the evening trading session.
EURUSD
The EURUSD currency pair saw some strength during the European session, breaking through to 1.1765, spurred by the proactive stance of the European Union in negotiating an early trade agreement with the US. This effort aims to avoid an additional 10% tariff set to be imposed starting August 1.
However, strong expectations surrounding a stronger US Dollar have restrained Euro’s upward movement. The tension between these sentiments could lead to significant volatility in the EURUSD during the US session tonight.
GBPUSD
The GBPUSD pair has been under pressure throughout the European session, weakening to 1.3586. Negative sentiment arises from increasing fiscal risks in the UK, following the Labour Party’s proposal for a rise in welfare spending presented in the House of Commons last week.
Moreover, the surge in demand for the US Dollar following President Trump’s tariff announcement has further pressured the GBPUSD movement. Selling pressure is expected to continue this evening.
USDJPY
The USDJPY currency pair surged after the announcement of additional tariffs by the US President targeting Japan as well. This increase reflects a sell-off in the Japanese Yen, which is seen as less appealing amidst trade war risks.
USDJPY is noted to have risen to 146.441 and may continue to strengthen as long as the US Dollar remains supported during the US session.
NASDAQ
The Nasdaq index is experiencing selling pressure during the European session. Market concerns regarding the escalation of the trade war have intensified after President Trump expanded the tariff coverage to 14 countries and extended the deadline for implementing reciprocal tariffs to August 1.
This situation adds negative pressure to the Nasdaq and may trigger further corrections during the evening trading session.
