Trump tempers tone after 100% China tariff threat: Recap of Trump China-US trade tirade

President Trump sought to ease fears of a worsening trade conflict with Beijing on Sunday, hours after threatening 100% tariffs on all Chinese imports in retaliation for China’s new export restrictions on rare earth minerals. The proposed duties would mark a sharp jump from the current average 55% tariff rate. Posting on Truth Social, Trump struck a conciliatory tone,…

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Monday levels, indicative FX prices, October 13, 2025 (some TACO moves filtering through)

Good morning, afternoon or evening to all investingLive traders and welcome to the start of the new FX week. EUR/USD 1.1610 USD/JPY 151.82 GBP/USD 1.3330 USD/CHF 0.8018 USD/CAD 1.3990 AUD/USD 0.6505 NZD/USD 0.5744 I’ll be back with weekend news soon! The impactful new from Friday ICYMI: investingLive Americas market news wrap: Trump lobs a hand grenade And then, from…

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UoM Consumer Sentiment Index edges lower to 55 in October vs 54.2 forecast

Consumer confidence in the United States (US) deteriorated slightly in early October, with the University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index edging lower to 55 in its preliminary estimate from 55.1 in September. This print came in better than the market expectation of 54.2. Other details of the publication showed that the Current Conditions Index improved to 61 from 60.4,…

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Gold consolidates below $4,000 as bullish momentum cools after an overextended rally

Gold (XAU/USD) holds firm on Friday following a sharp pullback the previous day after retesting Wednesday’s all-time high of $4,059. At the time of writing, XAU/USD is hovering around $3,985, as bulls struggle to extend gains beyond the $4,000 psychological mark. The pullback from record highs was largely driven by profit-taking and easing geopolitical risk following a US-brokered Gaza…

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EURUSD moves up to the 100 hour/day MAs, and finds sellers

The EURUSD raced higher with the dollar selling after US China tensions increased with Pres. Trump saying that massive tariffs would need to be imposed on imported goods from China in response to their export controls on rare earths. The move to the upside saw the pair extend toward key resistance at the near converged 100-hour moving average and…

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