Stocks dip, gold hits record, after Trump’s latest tariff salvo
Auto stocks fall on latest Trump tariff shot
Dollar up against Canadian dollar, Mexican peso
Gold hits record high
Global stocks dipped and gold hit a record high on Thursday in the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest tariffs that expanded the trade war to auto imports.
Trump announced 25% tariffs on all vehicles and foreign-made auto parts imported into the United States late on Wednesday, scheduled to take effect on April 3. This weighed on Japan’s Nikkei <.N225> and South Korea’s KOSPI KOSPI stock markets.
Countries around the globe threatened retaliatory tariffs.
U.S. stocks shook off initial declines and were roughly unchanged while automakers slumped. General Motors GM tumbled about 8%, while Ford F dropped more than 4%, reflecting concerns about the impact on their supply chains. U.S.-listed shares of Stellantis STLAM fell about 3%.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average DJI rose 20.71 points, or 0.05%, to 42,478.39, the S&P 500 SPX climbed 6.42 points, or 0.12%, to 5,718.66 and the Nasdaq Composite IXIC advanced 21.25 points, or 0.09%, to 17,920.27.
DAX Slumps as Auto Tariffs Take a Toll
Frankfurt’s DAX fell more than 1.5% to trade below 22,500 on Thursday, underperforming its regional peers, with auto stocks pushing down the index.
US President Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs on all car imports, exacerbating the trade dispute with the European Union.
He also warned that he would impose substantially higher tariffs on the EU and Canada if they coordinated efforts to counter trade tariffs.
Yes I got it from Jay – this is where the difference between our trading approaches comes to play.
For me, it is a Pattern that will decide next move ( I guess so far you have figured out when I say “pattern” I don’t mean those well known SHS, wedges and stuff )
For me most important right now is how the Bar will close/open
I was just asked how do you know there is a real money sell order in the JPY?
My reply:; It’s like a tug-of-war with the USD caught in the middle
When yiou see 2 currenies move in oppodite directions vs the USD, (e.g. buying EUR and GBP, selling JPY)you can assume there is “real money” buy or sell order in the cross.
do you have an addiction weakness
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Coming to a store near you: double-digit coffee price hikes
March 27, 2025 7:25
Summary
Companies
Consumers face price hikes of about 20% in next weeks
Roasters reeling as raw bean prices double
After 21% hike, Brazil’s 3 Coracoes raises prices by 14% – document
Supermarkets pushing back against hikes as shop shelves emptying
LONDON/NEW YORK, March 27 (Reuters) – If your favourite coffee beans have vanished from the shelves, don’t worry – they will return soon. The bad news is they will be up to 25% more expensive.

US OPEN
European bourses hit on auto tariff rhetoric, DXY mixed vs peers while EGBs & USTs diverge
Good morning USA traders, hope your day is off to a great start!
Here are the top 6 things you need to know for today’s market.t
6 Things You Need to Know
The US is to impose 25% tariffs on all cars made outside of the US effective on April 2nd
Trump reiterated that reciprocal tariffs are also set for next week but stated they will be lenient
Updates which weigh on European equities with Auto names lagging, US futures mixed/firmer
DXY mixed with GBP outperforming in an attempted recovery from Wednesday’s action while JPY lags
EGBs and USTs diverge as they focus on growth and inflationary implications of the latest rhetoric respectively
Crude benchmarks lower, TTF choppy, XAU gains and base metals slip
This is 11AM Nigerian time and the day is bright. GOLD (XAU/USD) is at price 3040. The market is set up for a bullish run . It reached to a high at price 3038 this early morning before retracing. it went bearish to the price range at 3026.62 and has since begun an upward movement. it is at 3040 area now and ready for a fresh bullish movement to price range at 3042.
Let us take a few pips and save the money in the bag. A 1-5% profit target should suffice. Don’t over leverage your Account. A word is enough for the wise.
Thsnks,
TOPNINE.
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