Monday's Markets Update (April 14, 2025)

14 Apr 2025 by rate3

On Monday markets are mixed as Trump reconsidered the tariff for electronics and consumers' inflation expectations jumped to 3.6% from 3.1%—the highest in 2 years—while prices for food and rent increased and gas cost decreased.

World's Markets:

European, South American, and Asian equities are in the green due to the delay on tariffs.
China's trade surplus soared to $103B from $58B as exporters rushed to ship goods ahead of tariffs.
Commodities and Currencies:

Oil prices continued to be under pressure as Iran nuclear talks progressed, opening the gates for more oil to hit the market if sanctions are lifted.
The dollar index remains at a 3-year low as dollar-nominated assets went on sale, thanks to the White House's 'pro-domestic-manufacturing' economic policies.
Crypto:

The crypto markets are mostly in the green due to technical factors, as hopeful traders continued to buy the dip. This is further supported by the weakness of the dollar, prompting some investors to bet on BTC growth.
The State Of Markets: In the green, mostly, markets continue to swing as Trump teaches the world his 'art of the deal".