#TariffsPause
Global markets are watching and analyzing ⚡🔥
* After circulating unconfirmed news about China's intention to lift tariffs on American goods, notably:
- Technology chips related to artificial intelligence.
* This news came despite China's denial of any negotiations with the American side, while the other side insists that dialogue channels are open.
⚡ The markets reacted quickly:
- Gold prices fell to $3,320 per ounce.
- Meanwhile, stock indices rose, led by technology and industrial sectors.
- The US dollar began to recover some of its losses, showing a clear rebound after hitting a three-year low.
* In a related context, US monetary policy officials issued warnings about the effects of tariffs on the economy, particularly concerning inflation and employment.
* While some voices called for caution and reliance on data, others warned that uncertainty could lead to a freeze in investment decisions and rising unemployment rates.
- Concurrent statements from the American side showed a tendency to soften the confrontational tone with Beijing, amid hopes of reaching a "big deal" on the trade front.
* High tariff revenues remain a source of controversy: