Trump Tariffs
Tariff Madness Continues as Capital.com Q2 Trades Rise 22%, Volume Hits $850 Billion
- The firm reported over 59 million trades in Q2 2025, with volume rising 29% from the previous quarter.
- In the first quarter, trading volumes rose 11 percent from the previous quarter and 95 percent year on year.
Wednesday, 30/07/2025 | 13:23 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Q2 Recap: Tariffs Boosted Trading, MT China Crashed. Will Q3 Bring Football More CFD Brands?
- What happened in Q2? Brokers boomed with tariff volatility, but MetaTrader's crash in China exposed vulnerability.
- Can the iForex IPO become London's lucky charm? Will we see more CFD brands on the shirts of UK football teams?
Thursday, 03/07/2025 | 06:34 GMT by
Arnab Shome
Trump’s ‘Rare Earth Deal’ with China Moves Financial Markets Ahead of July Deadline
- U.S. Commerce Secretary Lutnick confirmed the agreement, part of broader talks before the July 9 deadline.
- U.S. and Asian-Pacific markets rose following the announcement, reflecting expectations of better US-China trade relations.
Friday, 27/06/2025 | 17:20 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Spare a Thought for LVMH—The Canary in the Coal Mine?
- LVMH’s Q1 profits plunged, missing forecasts amid cooling China demand, US tariffs.
- Bernard Arnault drops from world’s richest to 7th richest, as LVMH stock slumps.
- Macro headwinds—slowing Chinese demand, trade tensions, strip luxury’s growth veneer.
Friday, 27/06/2025 | 08:27 GMT by
Louis Parks
“US Equities Are Now Unpredictable,” Fiscal Council of Cyprus Chair Warns at iFX EXPO International 2025
- The surge in market volatility followed former President Trump’s unexpected announcement of new tariffs.
- Traditional U.S. equity funds, especially those focused on large-cap stocks, have seen outflows as confidence in the market weakens.
Wednesday, 18/06/2025 | 16:36 GMT by
Jared Kirui
US Court Rules Trump Tariffs “Invalid”: Elon Musk Ends White House Role
- The court order will scrap the entire executive order on tariffs issued by US President Trump.
- Elon Musk’s exit was expected as his car company struggles with sales and he disagrees with Trump’s policies.
Thursday, 29/05/2025 | 04:40 GMT by
Arnab Shome
S&P 500, DAX, Crypto Sink as Trump Slaps 50% Tariff Threat on EU, Targets iPhones
- The German DAX index dropped 2.74% following Trump's tariff threat.
- In the crypto space, CoinMarketCap data show that the market declined by 2.4%, with Bitcoin currently down by nearly 2%.
Friday, 23/05/2025 | 18:09 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Trump Escalates Trade War Talk With 50% Tariff Proposal on EU
- Financial markets reacted quickly to the news, with U.S. stock futures falling and European equities dropping by 2%.
- Earlier the same day, Trump reportedly threatened to impose a 25% tariff on Apple if the company continues to manufacture iPhones abroad.
Friday, 23/05/2025 | 13:21 GMT by
Jared Kirui
UBS Faces Client Backlash Over FX Derivatives Meltdown After Trump Tariffs
- Hundreds of clients, primarily in Switzerland, experienced combined losses reaching hundreds of millions of francs.
- They invested in sophisticated Forex products that performed poorly when the CHF strengthened sharply in April.
Monday, 19/05/2025 | 07:26 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
The Art of the Deal? US-China Trade Results Unclear
- Trump claims "total reset" in US-China trade relations, offers minimal details.
- The potential gift of a Boeing 747-8 jet from Qatar to Trump sparks legal, ethical debate.
- Critics question legality and optics of accepting gift during ongoing negotiations.
Monday, 12/05/2025 | 08:52 GMT by
Louis Parks
UPS Dumps Amazon, Cuts Jobs, While Trump Calls Bezos Over Tariff Costs
- UPS is cutting 12,000 jobs and scaling back business Amazon over costs and competition.
- UPS openly displays how tariffs impact shipping rates—a move Amazon almost copied.
- Amazon scrapped plans to show tariff impacts after a Trump-Bezos phone call.
Wednesday, 30/04/2025 | 07:01 GMT by
Louis Parks
Trump 2028—A Terrifying Trial Balloon for Business
- Trump's “2028” merchandise: A gag, or the hint of a third run?
- With Trump floating the idea of running again in 2028, businesses are on edge.
- The hint foreshadows legal nightmares, trade chaos, and a merchandising frenzy.
Friday, 25/04/2025 | 07:26 GMT by
Louis Parks
“Over 60% of Active Clients Opened New Positions Amid Tariffs’ Impact”
- NDRX’s Chief Revenue Officer, Nicolas Morphitis, shared with Finance Magnates how traders reacted on the platform during the tariff-driven market volatility.
- US30 (Dow Jones), XAU/USD (Gold), and USD/CNH (Dollar vs Chinese Yuan) were among the most traded instruments.
Friday, 18/04/2025 | 07:09 GMT by
Arnab Shome
XTB Trading Volume Triples Record Covid-19 Pandemic Levels Amid Trump's Tariff Volatility
- What’s more, the average transaction size was significantly higher—up by more than 30%.
- Other brokers also confirmed to FinanceMagnates.com that Trump’s actions drove record trading volumes across their platforms.
Thursday, 17/04/2025 | 13:13 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Nvidia Set for $5.5B Tariff Hit as Chinese Market for H20 Chips Dies
- Nvidia expects a $5.5 billion bill due to unsold Nvidia H20 chips bound for China.
- The NVDA stock outlook took a hit amid rising U.S.-China chip tensions.
- Asian markets and tech futures slid after Nvidia’s bombshell.
Wednesday, 16/04/2025 | 05:42 GMT by
Louis Parks
IG Drops Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees as Trump Tariffs Rock Markets
- IG has temporarily waived fees for guaranteed SLs on spread betting accounts until the end of April.
- The move aims to help traders manage risk during market volatility caused by Trump's tariffs.
- The feature provides protection against slippage by ensuring trades close at predetermined prices regardless of market conditions.
Tuesday, 15/04/2025 | 09:02 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
XRP Hits $2 as Trump Announces 90-Day Tariff Suspension on Trading Partners
- Following tariff suspension, XRP climbs over 10%, reaching a three-day high of $2.09.
- Tariffs are suspended on some US trading partners for 90 days, with an increase on Chinese imports.
Thursday, 10/04/2025 | 11:23 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Trump’s 90-Day Tariff Truce Sends Stocks and Crypto Soaring, but China Bears the Brunt
- This decision reversed earlier actions taken less than 24 hours before, which had triggered a global market sell-off.
- At the same time, tariffs on Chinese imports were raised to 125%, up from the 104% rate implemented just hours earlier.
Wednesday, 09/04/2025 | 20:58 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Retail Brokers Hit by Technical Glitches as Trump Tariffs Send S&P 500 to Yearly Lows
- German online trading companies Trade Republic and ING experienced tech issues during Monday's market plunge.
- Markets have shown mixed recovery. Germany's DAX rebounded 2.5% on Tuesday, while the S&P 500 fell another 1.6%.
Wednesday, 09/04/2025 | 06:41 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Is XRP Going Up as Trump’s Tariffs Raise Talk of Global Financial Shift?
- US tariffs could pressure foreign creditors, while XRP may enable an efficient payment infrastructure.
- Standard Chartered forecasts XRP could reach $12.50 by 2028, with $5.50 by this year-end.
Tuesday, 08/04/2025 | 13:05 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Gold Falls Below $3000 as Trump's Tariffs Trigger Global Selloff
- Trump's 10% import tariffs rattled markets, wiping out nearly $6 trillion in US stock value last week.
- According to analysts, investors are offloading gold to cover losses as tariffs heighten inflation.
Monday, 07/04/2025 | 09:45 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Trump’s Tariffs, Global Market Chaos: Is This the New Black Monday?
- Global markets went into freefall as tariffs reignited fears of a full-blown trade war.
- Bill Ackman is calling for a 90-day ceasefire on tariffs to avoid lasting economic damage.
- Crypto is caught in the crossfire, with Bitcoin and XRP plummeting as panic spreads.
Monday, 07/04/2025 | 06:27 GMT by
Louis Parks
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