Donald Trump announces that his country has reached a trade agreement with China, indicating that America will receive a total tariff of 55% while China will receive 10%
⭕ Shortly after Trump's announcement, inflation data for America for May was released, showing a monthly slowdown in inflation and an annual acceleration
⬅️ How did global markets react to these developments?
▪️ Gold futures maintain their gains and trade up by about 1%, recording levels of $3379.9 per ounce, awaiting confirmation from the Chinese side
▪️ Oil prices maintain their gains at the highest level in about two months, amid optimism that the agreement will help stimulate global economic activity and demand for crude
▪️ Brent crude futures rise by about 1.4% to $67.82 per barrel, and U.S. crude futures increase by 1.7% to $66.09 per barrel