Market Recap – Monday, 14 April 2025
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📊 Market Recap – Monday, 14 April 2025
Global equities experienced a notable rebound on Monday, buoyed by President Trump's announcement of temporary tariff exemptions on key electronics, including smartphones and laptops. This policy shift alleviated some investor concerns, leading to gains across major indices.
U.S. Indices:
S&P 500: +0.8% to 5,405.97
Dow Jones Industrial Average: +0.8% to 40,524.79
Nasdaq Composite: +0.6% to 16,831.48
Despite these gains, year-to-date figures remain in negative territory, with the S&P 500 down 8.1%, the Dow down 4.7%, and the Nasdaq down 12.8% .
🚗 Auto Sector Surge
Automaker stocks rallied following indications that the U.S. administration may pause tariffs on the auto industry. This potential relief aims to provide manufacturers additional time to adjust their supply chains, particularly those reliant on parts from Mexico and Canada .
🪙 Gold's Record-Breaking Run
Gold prices continued their ascent, reaching a new all-time high of $3,229.47 per ounce on Tuesday, 15 April 2025 . Analysts attribute this surge to increased demand for safe-haven assets amid ongoing economic uncertainties. Goldman Sachs has raised its year-end forecast to $3,700 per ounce, citing strong central bank demand and rising recession concerns .
💵 US Dollar Weakness
The US dollar index has declined to a three-year low, reflecting diminished investor confidence due to aggressive tariff policies and concerns over Federal Reserve independence . This depreciation raises questions about the dollar's long-standing reserve currency status.
🛢️ Oil Market Dynamics
Oil prices have softened, with Brent crude closing at $64.59 per barrel and WTI at $61.48. The Energy Information Administration (EIA) has revised its 2025 Brent forecast downward to $67.87 per barrel, citing expectations of increased global inventories .
🇬🇧 UK Economic Indicators
In the UK, wage growth remains robust at 5.9%, despite a decline of 78,000 payrolled jobs in March . The Bank of England is anticipated to continue gradual interest rate cuts in response to these mixed signals and global trade uncertainties.
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