Markets unsettled by Trump's remarks…Gold 2% higher · Nasdaq 1% lower
Trump has 3repeatedly said since [month] that “the Iran war will end soon” and canceled some airstrikes, sending gold up 2% and pushing U.S. stocks down by more than 1%, led by technology stocks. Polls showed that evangelicals were divided over the war and immigration policy.
Trump has repeatedly said since [month] that the Iran war will end soon. The remarks fueled both geopolitical risks and market reactions.3The remarks fueled both geopolitical risks and market reactions.
Amid rising prices, Trump said, “I like inflation.” The remark came as prices were rising.
Trump canceled some airstrikes against Iran. News of the canceled airstrikes sent gold prices up 2%.
Major U.S. stock indexes fell by more than 1% on weakness in technology stocks and concerns over the Iran war. The technology sector led the decline.
The Indian stock market also fell in the wake of the Iran war and high U.S. inflation data. The IT sector led the losses.
Polls showed divided opinions among evangelicals regarding Trump’s response to the Iran war and his immigration crackdown.
Related reports emerged between 6month 10and 6month 12. Financial market reactions were quickly confirmed during the same period.
In summary, Trump’s remarks and whether military action would take place caused immediate volatility in asset prices, including gold and stocks. Investors’ attention focused on geopolitical factors and inflation data.
Sources: Reuters,CNBC Top News
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