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White House aides have reportedly drafted a proposal to impose sweeping tariffs of about 20% on "at least most imports" as part of President Donald Trump's transformative <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44579542/us-stock-likely-to-open-mixed-after-a-disappointing-q1-performance-april-does-better-after-a-weak-q1-says-expert">trade strategy.&nbsp;</a>
The Details: According to <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/04/01/trump-tariffs-draft-recession-projection/">Washington Post</a>, three people familiar with the matter said White House aides drafted the 20% tariff proposal ahead of Trump's planned announcement on Wednesday, which he is calling "Liberation Day." 
Moody&#8217;s chief economist Mark Zandi warned that this "worst-case scenario" of sweeping 20% tariffs risks triggering a potential recession and unemployment exceeding 7% if trading partners retaliate aggressively, per the Post. Stocks would drop by 25% and more than 5 million jobs would be lost by early 2027, said Zandi. 
"I'd brace for impact," he said.
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White House officials caution that multiple tariff strategies remain under consideration, with no definitive plan finalized. Trump reemphasized his intention to implement &#8220;reciprocal&#8221; tariffs while speaking with reporters on Monday evening and suggested some countries could be excluded from the new import taxes.&nbsp;
A selective, reciprocal approach would likely prove less economically disruptive than a blanket tariff system.&nbsp;
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has hinted at targeting a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/03/44575292/trump-to-target-dirty-15-countries-with-tariffs-which-countries-could-be-included">subset of nations</a> he referred to as the &#8220;Dirty 15,&#8221; referring to the 15% of nations that account for the bulk of U.S. trading volume and impose hefty tariffs and other barriers on U.S. goods.&nbsp;
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett similarly cited 10 to 15 countries that are responsible for America's $1 trillion trade deficit, but did not name specific nations.
It remains unclear if tariffs will be reciprocal or sweeping or which countries could be targeted in Wednesday's announcements. The Post said that a White House spokesperson declined to comment on Tuesday. 
Markets React: Futures on major U.S. indices fell as Wall Street waits for an official tariff announcement.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), tracking the S&amp;P 500, was down 0.43% at $557.00 and the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), tracking the Nasdaq 100 index, was down 0.33% at $467.35 in Tuesday's premarket trading.&nbsp;
Gold, which is tracked by the SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>), climbed to a record high of around $3,130 per ounce on Tuesday.&nbsp;
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On Monday, March 31, U.S. markets closed mixed. The S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq recorded their worst monthly and quarterly performances since 2022, driven by uncertainty surrounding Trump&#8217;s economic policies and tariffs. 
The S&amp;P saw a notable decline, while the Nasdaq dropped significantly. March was particularly challenging due to concerns about global trade tensions and inflation. However, sectors like energy showed growth, highlighting the importance of diversification.
In economic data, the March Chicago PMI rose to 47.6, exceeding expectations, while the Dallas Fed&#8217;s Texas manufacturing index dropped to -16.3, its lowest level since July 2024.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors ended higher, with consumer staples, financials, and utilities leading the gains. However, consumer discretionary stocks diverged, closing lower.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 1.00% at 42,001.76, the S&amp;P 500 rose 0.55% to 5,611.85, while the Nasdaq Composite slid 0.14% to 17,299.29.
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On Tuesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed the session lower by 0.14% at 35,569.00.
Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 was up 1.04% and closed at 7,925.20.
India&#8217;s Nifty 50 slid by 1.50% to 23,165.70, and the Nifty 500 declined by 1.26% to 21,070.75.
China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite gained 0.38% to 3,348.44, and the Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 increased by 0.01% to 3,887.68.
Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng was up 0.38%, ending the session at 23,206.84.
Asian stocks rebounded on Tuesday, following gains on Wall Street, though caution prevailed ahead of U.S. tariffs set for April 2. As expected, the Reserve Bank of Australia held interest rates at 4.10%. In China, manufacturing activity hit a four-month high, boosting market sentiment.
Eurozone at 05:45 AM ET
The European STOXX 50 was up 1.06%.
Germany&#8217;s DAX gained 1.32%.
France&#8217;s rose 0.94%.
U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.80%.
European stock markets rose on Tuesday, recovering from previous losses as investors await Trump&#8217;s trade tariff announcement and regional inflation data.
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Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.55% at $71.87/bbl, and Brent was up 0.53% at $75.15/bbl.
Natural Gas fell 1.07% to $4.077.
Gold was trading higher by 0.30% at $3,160.11, Silver was up 0.17% to $34.670, and Copper rose 0.38% to $5.0537.
Gold reached another all-time high on Tuesday, driven by safe-haven demand as investors await Trump&#8217;s upcoming tariff announcement.
U.S. Futures at 05:45 AM ET
Dow futures were down 0.13%, S&amp;P 500 futures declined 0.11%, and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.11%.
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The U.S. Dollar Index rose 0.05% to 104.24, USD/JPY was down 0.39% to 149.42, and USD/AUD declined 0.11% to 1.5995.
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Stock and ETF investors, take note. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/peter-schiff">Peter Schiff </a>sees trouble ahead and he's not mincing words. The renowned investor warns that the government and financial media are &#8220;making the same mistake again&#8221; as they did before the 2008 Global Financial Crisis, Schiff wrote <a href="https://x.com/PeterSchiff/status/1906690596640600283">on</a> X.
The culprit this time? A toxic mix of tariffs, rising interest rates and misguided Federal Reserve policies that could unleash an economic firestorm.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tariffs: A Recipe For Inflation, Rate Hikes</h2>
Schiff argues that tariffs won't just impact trade &#8211; they'll send shockwaves through the economy. &#8220;Tariffs mean fewer goods will come into the country, and fewer dollars will go out. More money chasing fewer goods means higher domestic prices. This is an economic certainty,&#8221; he said.
For investors, that translates to higher inflation, a weaker consumer and pressure on corporate margins.
But it doesn't stop there. &#8220;Lower trade deficits will result in fewer dollars being recycled into U.S. bonds, sending long-term interest rates higher.&#8221; With higher rates, borrowing costs rise for businesses and consumers alike, slowing growth and putting pressure on stocks—especially high-flying tech names.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Fed To The Rescue? Not So Fast</h2>
Schiff sees the Federal Reserve making the wrong move when the economy starts showing signs of strain. &#8220;The Fed will respond to this &#8216;unexpected&#8217; economic weakness with rate cuts, ignoring the surge in consumer prices as a transitory effect of tariffs.&#8221; 
Translation? Inflation won't just persist &#8211; it could spiral. And if the Fed resorts to quantitative easing (QE) again, Schiff warns, &#8220;throwing gasoline on an already burning inflation fire&#8221; could create a crisis far worse than 1970s-style stagflation.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What It Means For Investors</h2>
If Schiff's prediction plays out, stock investors should brace for turbulence. High-growth and rate-sensitive sectors like technology, as tracked by the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) and the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>), could face pressure. On the other hand, inflation-resistant assets &#8211; such as:
Commodities, as tracked by the Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DBC#NYSE">DBC</a>); Gold, as tracked by the SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>), and select energy stocks &#8211; may become safe havens.
Bond investors and those invested in popular Treasury tracking ETFs such as iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>), the Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BND#NASDAQ">BND</a>) and the iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGG#NYSE">AGG</a>) beware: rising long-term rates could send Treasury prices tumbling.
Meanwhile, a &#8220;weaker dollar and larger budget deficits&#8221; could mean international ETFs and hard assets outperform U.S. equities.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Is This The Next 2008?</h2>
Schiff isn't predicting a simple market correction &#8211; he's warning of something much worse. &#8220;This will not be 1970s-style stagflation. It will be something much worse.&#8221; 
If history is about to repeat itself, as he suggests, investors who ignore the warning signs could be caught in the fire. The question is: Are you ready?
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Gold is trading higher as uncertainty surrounding tariffs increases demand for the safe-haven asset.

March saw gold post a historic outperformance over U.S. equities, with the bullion on track to beat the S&amp;P 500 by its biggest margin in 13 years. Mounting concerns about trade tariffs, economic growth, and geopolitical instability drove the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/gold">rotation into haven assets.</a>
Gold prices soared 9% in March, delivering their strongest monthly gain since July 2020, as the metal repeatedly notched fresh all-time highs throughout the month.
In contrast, the S&amp;P 500 tumbled 7.6%, creating a nearly 18-percentage-point performance gap—the widest monthly outperformance for gold over U.S. equities since August 2011. 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Chart: Gold Notches Strongest 1-Month Leap Against S&amp;P 500</h2>
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Investor appetite has mirrored the price action. The SPDR Gold Shares ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>) saw inflows of $2.8 billion in March, building on February's $4 billion intake. 
Meanwhile, the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) witnessed a massive $18 billion in outflows—the heaviest drawdown since January 2024. However, while SPY bled capital, other S&amp;P 500 ETFs like the Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VOO#NYSE">VOO</a>) and iShares Core S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IVV#NYSE">IVV</a>) pulled in $6 billion and $21.6 billion, respectively.
"Investors have been adding gold to their portfolios to diversify, having shunned the precious metal in favor of tech stocks for many years," David Morrison, analyst at Trade Nation, said.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Is This The Start Of A Gold Supercycle?</h3>
While the rally may seem steep, some believe it's far from over. 
Veteran Wall Street investor Ed Yardeni, founder of Yardeni Research, has been bullish on gold since mid-2024 and sees the metal hitting $4,000 by the end of this year and $5,000 in 2026.
Goldman Sachs analyst Daan Struyven presented a scenario where gold could skyrocket even further.
In what the bank terms &#8220;tail-risk&#8221;—such as rising concerns about the Federal Reserve's political independence or questions around the U.S. dollar's reserve currency status—central banks could increase gold purchases to 110 tonnes per month. 
That type of demand pressure could drive up gold to $4,200 or even $4,500. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Q2 Outlook: What Seasonality, Technicals Tell Us</h3>
Looking ahead, the seasonality of gold provides a mixed picture. 
Paul Ciana, a technical strategist at Bank of America, said that since 1975, gold has tended to trend flat in the second quarter. But over the past 10 years, Q2 has typically delivered a 3% gain from late April to late May, with the strongest week being April 4–11, during which gold has risen 0.9% on average.
Interestingly, an up March has often preceded a down June, with this sequence occurring 71% of the time. 
On equities, seasonal trends offer some hope. The S&amp;P 500 Index tends to post gains in the second quarter, averaging 2% into mid-June and 1% by quarter-end. April is often weak, but May brings recovery. 
From a technical perspective, Morrison also observed that gold is not as overbought now as it was six weeks ago, helping to ease concerns about a correction. 
"So far, profit-taking has led to shallow dips which have been met with fresh buying," he said. "But this only increases the probability that there will be a bigger pullback at some stage."
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Gold Beats S&P 500 By Widest Margin Since 2011 As Tariff Fears Trigger Rush To Havens

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Gold surged past $3,100, setting a new intra-day high on Monday morning at $3,128 per ounce. Investors rush to safe-haven assets amid escalating trade tensions and uncertainty surrounding U.S. tariff policies, including President Donald Trump's proposed 25% tariffs on imported cars and auto parts and a new round of reciprocal tariffs set to<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44502030/trump-may-slap-a-20-tariff-on-europe-yet-april-still-offers-rally-hopes-for-european-stocks" rel="noreferrer noopener"> take effect on April 2</a>.
"Tariff issues will continue driving (gold) prices higher until there is some finality to the tit-for-tat campaign," Edward Meier said per Reuters.
The yellow metal gained nearly 19% in 2025, propped by geopolitical concerns and central bank demand. Over the last 15 years, foreign ownership of US treasuries has converged with gold as a percent of central bank reserves. Treasury ownership sank from 25%, while gold reserves rose from 7% to reach the 15% mark.
As gold continues to break records, major financial institutions have revised their price forecasts upward. Goldman Sachs expects it to reach $3,300 per ounce by the end of the year, up from its previous target of $3,100.
Bank of America sees the yellow metal at <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44499732/bank-of-america-sees-new-gold-as-a-buy-lifts-price-target-by-50" rel="noreferrer noopener">$3,063 per ounce in 2025 </a>and $3,350 per ounce in 2026, a significant increase from earlier projections of $2,750 and $2,625, respectively. Macquarie has similarly pointed to strong central bank demand and investor inflows as key drivers behind gold's bullish trend.
Despite silver's solid performance, it has not yet exceeded the high from last October, when it traded at $34.78 per ounce. The gold-to-silver ratio, a popular measure of metal's relative performance, has widened, reflecting gold's stronger momentum.
It now takes 91 ounces of silver to purchase one ounce of gold, suggesting <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43615367/peter-schiff-predicts-silvers-explosive-catch-up-move-as-the-gold-to-silver-ratio-crosses-901-analysts-foresee-silver-prices-to-touch-38-in-2025" rel="noreferrer noopener">silver may be undervalued</a>. Historically, traders use this ratio to determine whether to favor gold or silver in their portfolios. When the ratio is high, some investors buy silver, expecting it to outperform gold in the future. Conversely, when the ratio is low, they may shift holdings into gold.
Still, pursuing this strategy doesn't require physical exchange and storage of metal. Trading the ratio is convenient through specialized ETFs that offer exposure to metals. SPDR Gold Shares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>) and iShares Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAU#NYSE">IAU</a>) provide direct exposure to gold, while iShares Silver Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLV#NYSE">SLV</a>) is a popular option for silver investors. A trader would buy the gold ETF when the ratio is at the lower historical levels and eventually swap for a stake in silver when it gets high.
More aggressive strategies might employ leveraged ETFs like ProShares Ultra Gold (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UGL#NYSE">UGL</a>) and ProShares Ultra Silver (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGQ#NYSE">AGQ</a>), which correspond to double the daily performance of the underlying benchmark.
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On Friday, March 28th, U.S. markets closed sharply lower as fears of slowing economic growth, rising inflation, and escalating tariffs under the Trump administration weighed on markets. Major tech stocks like Amazon, Microsoft, and Apple tumbled.
Consumer spending disappointed, inflation expectations surged, and investors grew cautious ahead of new tariffs. Markets anticipate possible interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.
In economic data, the Fed&#8217;s preferred inflation gauge — the core PCE price index — rose 2.8% year-over-year in February, above the 2.7% forecast. Investor concerns grew as the University of Michigan survey showed 5-year inflation expectations rising to 4.1%, the highest since February 1993.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors ended lower, led by losses in consumer discretionary, communication services, and tech stocks. Utilities were the exception, closing higher and defying the broader market downturn.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 1.69% at 41,583.90, the S&amp;P 500 slid 1.97% to 5,580.94, and the Nasdaq Composite fell 2.70% to 17,322.99.
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<li>On Monday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed the session drastically lower by 4.03% at 35,624.50, led by losses in the Shipbuilding, Manufacturing, and Services sectors.</li>
<li>Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 plunged 4.05%, entering correction territory with a nearly 12% drop from its December peak, driven by fears over U.S. tariffs.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 was down 1.74% and closed at 7,843.40, led by losses in the Metals &amp; Mining, Resources and Materials sectors.</li>
<li>India markets closed for the Ramzan (Id-Ul-Fitar) holiday.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite declined 0.46% to 3,335.75, and the Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 slid 0.71% to 3,887.31.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng was down 1.31%, ending the session at 23,119.58.</li>
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<li>The European STOXX 50 was down 1.37%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX declined 1.27%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC slid 1.37%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded lower by 0.98%.</li>
<li>European stocks fell sharply as investors braced for U.S. tariffs, which are set to take effect Wednesday. Fears of broader trade measures raised recession risks and pressured global markets and oil prices.</li>
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Commodities at 05:45 AM ET
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<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.23% at $69.52/bbl, and Brent was up 0.23% at $72.93/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices rose after Trump threatened 25–50% tariffs on Russian oil buyers, but gains were limited as traders doubted the seriousness of the move. Analysts cited market fatigue over U.S. sanctions talk.</li>
<li>Natural Gas rose 03.12% to $4.192.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 1.02% at $3,146.11, Silver was up 0.15% to $34.868, and Copper slid 1.80% to $5.0375.</li>
<li>Gold surged to a record high on Monday, marking its third straight session of gains, as investors sought safety amid rising tariff uncertainty and inflation fears.</li>
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U.S. Futures at 05:45 AM ET
Dow futures were down 0.59%, S&amp;P 500 futures declined 0.87% and Nasdaq 100 futures fell 1.25%.
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<li>The U.S. Dollar Index fell 0.22% to 104.03, USD/JPY was down 0.44% to 149.17, and USD/AUD gained 0.57% to 1.5990.</li>
<li>The U.S. dollar held steady Monday but is set for a quarterly loss of over 4% amid fears that Trump&#8217;s tariff plans will stoke inflation and hurt growth.</li>
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Japan's Index Falls In Correction Territory, Europe Declines On Trade Fears; Gold Surges To New Record - Global Markets Today While US Slept

The anchor underpinning trust in the U.S. monetary system, that is the confidence in the Federal Reserve's ability to keep consumer price changes on track, is facing its most severe test in decades, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44537936/consumer-inflation-expectations-skyrocket-in-march-hit-highest-levels-in-32-years">as inflation expectations spiral.</a>
Investors appear to be running out of patience, pouring capital into the one asset that has historically acted like a magnet during moments of economic uncertainty and when the anchor of price stability shows signs of corrosion.
Gold prices – as tracked by the SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>) – are rising with unrelenting force, smashing historical records week after week, just as consumer inflation fears experience their sharpest surge in more than three decades.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Is Gold Sending A Warning Signal?</h3>
According to the latest data from the University of Michigan's consumer sentiment survey, 5- to 10-year inflation expectations jumped to 4.1%—a level unseen since 1993. 
That&#8217;s a stark divergence from the 20-year average of about 3%. Meanwhile, one-year inflation expectations surged to 5.0% from 2.6% just three months ago, as consumers and producers alike face the brunt of higher costs and persistent supply chain disruptions, compounded in part by President Donald Trump&#8216;s tariffs.
"The spike in long-term inflation expectations is really quite shocking," said Robin Brooks, senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and former chief economist at the Institute of International Finance, in a post on social media platform X.
The spike in inflation expectations is being fueled in part by the front-loading of imports ahead of anticipated tariff escalations, contributing to a staggering $300 billion trade deficit in just two months, according to macroeconomic research firm The Kobeissi Letter.
In February, the U.S. Core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index—the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge—rose 2.8% year over year, slightly above expectations of 2.7%, undermining hopes of imminent rate cuts from the Fed.
Combined with deteriorating consumer sentiment, this backdrop has some analysts warning about a potential stagflationary environment—where stagnant growth meets persistently high inflation.
Longtime gold bull and economist Peter Schiff wrote on X, "Despite constant media hype and the Trump Administration establishing a Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) Strategic Reserve, Bitcoin is down 11% YTD. Gold is up 18% YTD. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/03/44543709/peter-schiff-tells-bitcoin-hodlers-to-get-a-clue-as-gold-outpaces-digital-gold">Get a clue HODLers."</a>
The anonymous derivatives investor known as Heisenberg (@Mr_Derivatives) wrote on X: "Gold is sending a clear message that everything is NOT ok. To see it go up every day and entering a parabolic phase… my spidey tingles."
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&mdash; Heisenberg (@Mr_Derivatives) <a href="https://twitter.com/Mr_Derivatives/status/1905603366115287292?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 28, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Gold Patterns Flash Bullish Signals</h3>
Whether investors focus on technical patterns, macro fundamentals or seasonal trends, gold is radiating strength from every possible angle.
Technically, gold's rally has entered a parabolic phase. Ole Hansen, head of commodity strategy at Saxo Bank, noted that a "cup-and-handle formation that took 13 years to develop has seen its target reached within one year. Truly amazing run."
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&mdash; Ole S Hansen (@Ole_S_Hansen) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ole_S_Hansen/status/1905532163744735524?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 28, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Data revealed Friday by Bank of America&#8217;s chief investment strategist Michael Hartnett shows gold-related investment products saw a record $3.2 billion inflow during the week ending March 21, the largest on record, reflecting a rapid repositioning by investors as inflation fears intensify.
Goldman Sachs analyst Daan Struyven said that in &#8220;tail-risk scenarios,&#8221; if fears about the Federal Reserve's independence or the U.S. dollar's reserve status escalate, central bank demand for gold could surge to 110 tonnes per month.
&#8220;[With] ETF holdings to rebound to pandemic-era levels by end-2025, and positioning to reach the top of its historical range, gold could plausibly trade above $4,200/toz by end-2025 and exceed $4,500/toz within the next 12 months. We view this as a very low-probability event, but include it to illustrate the nonlinear upside to gold prices,&#8221; Goldman Sachs said.
Seasonality could also be a tailwind. According to data analytics firm Seasonality.ai, gold tends to rally between April 1 and April 13, with a 100% win rate over the past 10 years during this specific window. 
The average return in that period has been 2.8%, adding yet another bullish layer to the metal&#8217;s short-term outlook.
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Gold is trading higher today as escalating trade war concerns continue to weigh on global markets.

Risk appetite is on track to end the week on a negative note. Investors continue to trim their equity exposure amid the threat of tariffs and a higher-than-expected increase in the Fed&#8217;s most <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/03/44535109/feds-favorite-inflation-gauge-rises-more-than-expected-in-february-casting-doubt-on-near-term-rate-cuts">closely watched inflation metric.</a>
The latest data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis showed that the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index remained at a 2.5% year-over-year pace in February. Yet, the more telling core PCE measure, which strips out food and energy and is the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge, rose from an upwardly revised 2.7% in January to 2.8%, outpacing expectations.
The uptick in core inflation dealt a blow to investor hopes for near-term interest rate cuts, reinforcing the view that the Fed is in no rush to ease policy amid persistent price pressures. 
Adding to the jitters, earlier this week, Trump's announcement of a 25% tariff on all foreign auto imports stirred fears of retaliatory trade measures and higher consumer prices.
Investors are now bracing for a potential announcement of "reciprocal tariffs" on April 2, which could further escalate trade tensions and pressure profit margins across multiple sectors.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Stocks Slide, Safe Havens Shine</h3>
The S&amp;P 500 index opened lower, with the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) down 0.5%. The Nasdaq 100 – as tracked by the Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) – fell 0.8%. The Dow eased 0.3%. 
Within mega-cap stocks, Mondelez International Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDLZ#NASDAQ">MDLZ</a>) was the strongest performer, up 1%, while Target Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>) led among the laggards, down 2.5%. 
Gold prices, as mimicked by the SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>), jumped 0.7% to trade above $3,070 per ounce, setting a new record high. Investors turned to traditional safe havens in reaction to the inflation surprise and rising geopolitical uncertainty.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) tumbled 2.2%, flipping to weekly losses. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Investor Sentiment The Most Bearish Since October 2022</h3>
The latest AAII Investor Sentiment Survey shows a sharp deterioration in retail investor confidence.January. 
&#8220;The bull-bear spread of the American Association of Individual Investors (AAII) sentiment survey has fallen to the lowest level since October of 2022 as those considering themselves bearish far outnumber those that are expecting gains in the equity market over the next six months,&#8221; said Equity Clock in its latest a monthly outlook. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tariff Tensions Rattle Automakers</h3>
Trump's proposed 25% auto tariff sent shockwaves across the U.S. auto industry this week, with legacy carmakers bearing the brunt. 
Shares of General Motors Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) and Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) plunged about 6% and 4%, respectively, in Thursday's session. 
They were down 0.8% and 1% during early trading Friday, respectively.
In stark contrast, U.S.-based EV manufacturers—building all their vehicles domestically—emerge as winners. Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), Rivian Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>), and Lucid Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>) are all on track to notch their best weekly performance of 2025, as investors bet on their potential insulation from import tariffs.
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Gold Grinds Higher, Wall Street Falls As Tariff-Inflation Combo Hammer End-Of-Week Risk Appetite

On Thursday, March 27th, U.S. markets closed in red amid market jitters over President Trump&#8217;s proposed 25% tariff on imported cars, hitting automakers like GM and Ford hard. Tesla and Apple saw slight gains. Investors remain cautious due to Trump&#8217;s unpredictable trade stance. The S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq are heading toward negative Q1 finishes in 2025.
In economic data, U.S. initial jobless claims dipped to 224,000 last week, slightly below expectations. Q4 GDP was revised to 2.4% from 2.3%, while February wholesale inventories rose 0.3% to $903 billion, down from January&#8217;s 0.8% increase.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors ended lower, led by declines in energy, communication services, and tech. Healthcare and consumer staples were the exceptions, finishing the day in positive territory.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down by 0.37% at 42,299.70, the S&amp;P 500 slid 0.33% to 5,693.31, and the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.53% to 17,804.03.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Friday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed the session lower by 1.99% at 37,049.50, led by losses in the Shipbuilding, Manufacturing, and Services sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 was up 0.16% and closed at 7,982.00, led by gains in the Gold, Consumer Staples and Energy sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 slid 0.28% to 23,526.95, and Nifty 500 was down 0.27% at 21,350.25.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite declined 0.67% to 3,351.31, and the Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 slid 0.44% to 3,915.17.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng was down 0.76%, ending the session at 23,400.24.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 was down 0.53%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX declined 0.66%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC slid 0.53%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded lower by 0.01%.</li>
<li>European shares declined Friday amid rising trade war concerns, with the STOXX 600 and Germany&#8217;s DAX lower.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.16% at $70.03/bbl, and Brent was up 0.07% at $73.38/bbl.</li>
<li>Natural Gas fell 0.61% to $3.901.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.71% at $3,113.10, Silver was up 0.87% to $35.388, and Copper slid 0.14% to $5.1125.</li>
<li>Gold hit a record high Friday as safe-haven demand surged following Trump&#8217;s auto tariffs and rising geopolitical tensions. Investors await key PCE inflation data, which could influence Fed rate expectations.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:45 AM ET
Dow futures were down 0.11%, S&amp;P 500 futures declined 0.21% and Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.36%.
Forex at 05:45 AM ET
The U.S. Dollar Index rose 0.12% to 104.38, USD/JPY was down 0.26% to 150.64, and USD/AUD gained 0.12% to 1.5881.
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Asia Markets Mixed, Europe Falls On Auto Tariff Concerns And Gold Hits All-Time High - Global Markets Today While US Slept

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On Wednesday, March 26, U.S. markets closed lower, led by steep drops in Nvidia and Tesla, as investors braced for U.S. tariffs on auto imports. Fears of rising prices and global retaliation hit chipmakers and automakers. Durable goods orders rose unexpectedly, while Barclays cut its S&amp;P 500 target. GameStop soared 12% on bitcoin news; Dollar Tree gained on divestiture plans.
In economic data, in February, U.S. orders for manufactured durable goods increased by 0.9% from the previous month, reaching $289.3 billion.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors fell, led by losses in consumer discretionary, communication services, and tech, while utilities and consumer staples edged higher.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was lower by 0.31% at 42,587.50, the S&amp;P 500 slid 1.12% to 5,712.20, and the Nasdaq Composite fell 2.04% to 17,899.02.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Thursday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed the session lower by 0.71% at 37,755.50, led by losses in the Shipbuilding, Manufacturing, and Services sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 was down 0.38% and closed at 7,969.00, led by losses in the A-REITs, IT, and Consumer Discretionary sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 rose 0.41% to 23,583.70, and Nifty 500 was up 0.67% at 21,419.70.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite gained 0.15% to 3,373.75, and the Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 rose   0.33% to 3,932.41.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng was up 0.41%, ending the session at 23,578.80.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 was down 0.938%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX declined 0.65%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC slid 0.30%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded lower by 0.63%.</li>
<li>European stocks fell as Trump announced 25% tariffs on imported autos, sparking trade war fears.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 0.39% at $69.38/bbl, and Brent was down 0.36% at $72.80/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices held steady as markets weighed U.S. tariffs and global supply concerns. Venezuela sanctions, falling inventories, and auto tariffs act as key factors influencing future oil price direction.</li>
<li>Natural Gas fell 2.92% to $3.759.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.83% at $3,077.64, Silver was up 0.56% to $34.413, and Copper slid 0.27% to $5.2285.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Dow futures were up 0.23%, S&amp;P 500 futures gained 0.12%, and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.03%.</li>
<li>Wall Street futures were flat as Trump&#8217;s 25% auto tariffs fueled trade tension. Auto stocks slid, investor caution rose ahead of April 2 tariffs, and key inflation data is expected Friday.</li>
</ul>
Forex at 05:45 AM ET
The U.S. Dollar Index slid 0.07% to 104.48, USD/JPY was up 0.23% to 150.94, and USD/AUD declined 0.13% to 1.5856.
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Asia Markets Mixed, Europe Slips On Auto Tariff Worries, Gold Advances Toward Record High - Global Markets Today While US Slept

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Gold has soared to unprecedented heights, breaking past the $3,000 mark and reaching $<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.google.com/url?q%3Dhttps://goldprice.org/spot-gold.html%26amp;sa%3DD%26amp;source%3Deditors%26amp;ust%3D1742890810995736%26amp;usg%3DAOvVaw3PfThXdm6LsrBjY1CjTZZU&amp;sa=D&amp;source=docs&amp;ust=1742890811002317&amp;usg=AOvVaw16S-JMq4_G7J8M92sIrT4L">3,057</a> on March 20. This milestone reflects a favorable shift in U.S. policy that has bolstered the precious metal's appeal. Long regarded as a safe-haven asset, gold is thriving in today's economic climate-but what's fueling this surge, and can its momentum hold? Let's dive into the dynamics behind gold's ascent and its future trajectory.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why Is Gold Thriving Amid Uncertainty?</h2>
At the heart of gold's rally lies market volatility. When unpredictability grips the financial world, investors flock to assets that offer stability. Gold stands out as a unique choice-its value isn't tethered to market yields or multiples like stocks or bonds, making it a go-to during turbulent times. Political instability has also played a significant role. Heightened uncertainty, driven by recent U.S. political rhetoric, has pushed institutional investors to seek refuge in gold. Adding to this, whispers of an impending U.S. recession have amplified gold's allure. Should a downturn materialize, the demand for this safe-haven asset could grow even stronger.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Economic Sentiment and Monetary Policy: The Bigger Picture</h2>
While a potential recession looms, it's not the only factor influencing gold's price. More critical is how investors and central banks interpret economic data. In recent months, a noticeable gap has emerged between macroeconomic indicators and market reactions, highlighting the power of sentiment in driving gold's performance. The economy's unpredictability has made it less about specific data points and more about the broader perception of financial stability.
Monetary policy is another key driver. Despite the Federal Reserve's cautious approach, a cycle of interest rate reductions has already started. Though the pace may be slow, this shift is unavoidable. Lower interest rates typically weaken the U.S. dollar, which in turn makes gold more appealing to investors. This dynamic sets the stage for gold's continued rise, even amidst external pressures.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Gold's Role in a Portfolio: A Shield, Not a Sprint</h2>
For those considering that shiny yellow metal as an investment, it's important to understand its purpose. Gold isn't a vehicle for quick gains- it's a long-term safeguard. Unlike stocks or bonds that can yield dividends or interest, gold doesn't produce direct income. Yet, its strength lies in its ability to preserve value, especially during economic or geopolitical unrest. For investors prioritizing stability over speculative returns, gold is a cornerstone asset.
That said, gold demands patience. Periods of apparent stagnation can tempt investors to chase higher-yielding opportunities, but this often proves shortsighted. History shows that gold shines brightest as a hedge against inflation and financial instability, rewarding those who adopt a long-term perspective.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Sustained Rise: What Lies Ahead for Gold?</h2>
The outlook for gold remains promising. The $3,000 threshold, once a psychological ceiling, has now solidified as a robust support level. While short-term volatility and corrections are inevitable, the overarching trend points to a new chapter of growth for the precious metal. Gold's current surge isn't a fleeting moment-it's the beginning of a lasting shift. As the global financial landscape evolves, gold is poised to remain a vital asset for investors navigating an uncertain future.

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Recent spikes in consumer inflation expectations are threatening to narrow the Federal Reserve's room to maneuver to further reduce interest rates this year, casting new uncertainty over whether cuts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s">will materialize this year.</a>
In a note shared this week, Goldman Sachs analyst Elsie Peng discussed recent data showing a notable rise in survey-based inflation forecasts and why the Federal Reserve might have to tread carefully despite softening economic conditions.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">What&#8217;s Driving Inflation Expectations Higher?</h3>
The University of Michigan&#8217;s closely watched Survey of Consumers revealed a jump in year-ahead inflation expectations to 4.9% in March, up from 4.3% in February. That's the highest reading since November 2022. 
Longer-term expectations, tracking perceived inflation over five to ten years, climbed to 3.9% — a level not seen since 1993.
These figures are particularly concerning because they suggest consumers are not just reacting to short-term price pressures but may be bracing for a more structurally persistent inflation regime. Elevated inflation expectations can become self-fulfilling, as households and businesses adjust behavior in anticipation of future price increases.
It's not just the Michigan survey flashing red. The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index, released Tuesday, showed inflation expectations rising from 5.8% to 6.2% in March.
Yet Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, speaking after the March Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, downplayed the Michigan <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/03/44331170/us-consumer-confidence-plunges-as-inflation-fears-hit-highest-level-since-1993">results, calling them an "outlier." </a>
Still, there&#8217;s more nuance under the hood.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Are Political Biases, Tariffs Distorting The Data?</h3>
Peng said that recent survey results are being distorted by sampling changes and political polarization.
Last year, the University of Michigan switched from a phone-based to an online format, resulting in a greater share of extreme responses.
This shift, combined with how survey medians are calculated, has skewed results toward more extreme inflation views, especially amid news of new tariffs.
"Inflation expectations have become extremely partisan," she said, adding that expectations tend to rise when a respondent's opposing party is in power.
Adjusting for these factors, Goldman Sachs estimates that the 1-year inflation expectation for March should be closer to 3.6% rather than 4.9%, and the 5-10-year expectation should be 3.3% instead of 3.9%.
Even so, Peng said that "these adjusted expectations are still meaningfully higher than late last year," reinforcing the idea that consumers are genuinely rattled by tariff news and persistent inflation in essential categories like food and energy.
Investors who turned to traditional inflation hedges like Treasury inflation-protected securities, tracked by the iShares TIPS Bond ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TIP#NYSE">TIP</a>), or gold, tracked by the SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>), would have seen year-to-date gains of 3% and 14% respectively, in contrast to a 3% decline in the broader S&amp;P 500 index.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">What This Means For The Fed's Rate Path</h3>
Goldman's analysis adds another layer to the growing debate over how much room the Fed really has to ease policy this year. 
According to Fed funds futures, markets expect at least three rate cuts in 2024. However, persistently high inflation expectations—even if somewhat overstated—make it harder for the central bank to justify easing unless economic data deteriorate sharply.
"High inflation and high survey-based inflation expectations raise the bar for possible rate cuts this year," Peng said.
Yet, she also added that if economic growth slows enough, Fed officials would still likely proceed with cuts — particularly if market-based inflation expectations remain well-anchored.
In such a scenario, officials could take the same stance they held during the first trade war in 2019: temporary inflation bumps related to tariffs don't pose long-term risks if broader demand weakens.
Based on the latest dot plot, the Federal Reserve projected two additional rate cuts for 2025.
Betting markets on the CFTC-regulated platform Kalshi now reflect expectations for two rate cuts, a shift down from earlier projections of three cuts earlier this month.
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Gold miners dominated <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/mergers-and-acquisitions" rel="noreferrer noopener">mergers and acquisitions (M&amp;A) activity</a> in the metals and mining industry in 2024. Research by S&amp;P Global Market Intelligence found that yellow metal deals accounted for 70% of the total transaction value.
The <a target="_blank" href="https://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/research/mining-mna-in-2024-gold-dominates-mna-space-for-2nd-consecutive-year" rel="noreferrer noopener">report</a> showed 62 gold-related transactions, compared to 47 in 2023, or a 32% growth. Although the overall deal value remained relatively close, at $26.36 billion, the $16.5 billion Newmont's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEM#NYSE">NEM</a>) acquisition of Newcrest was an outlier, skewing the numbers for the year before.
Most of 2024's M&amp;A occurred in two top jurisdictions, Australia and Canada. Gold's 27% surge in 2024 further incentivized acquisitions, while geopolitical risks, including the persisting conflict in Ukraine, tensions in the Middle East, and rising central bank purchases, encouraged expansions through acquisitions.
Northern Star Resources (OTCPK: NESRF) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42262825/northern-star-acquires-de-grey-for-33-billion-secures-promising-tier-1-asset" rel="noreferrer noopener">$3.26 billion acquisition</a> of De Grey Mining was the largest single transaction, consolidating ownership of one of Australia's most promising gold deposits. The number two spot went to AngloGold Ashanti's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AU#NYSE">AU</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/24/09/40790433/anglogold-ashanti-to-acquire-centamin-for-2-5b-to-become-fourth-largest-gold-producer" rel="noreferrer noopener">$2.48 billion takeover</a> of Centamin, strengthening its African presence.
In contrast, despite copper's growing popularity, copper-focused M&amp;A was comparatively subdued, with 16 total deals amounting to $5.7 billion. The largest one was Lundin Mining and BHP's joint <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/07/40031488/bhp-to-unlock-south-american-copper-riches-partners-with-lundin-for-filo-acquisition" rel="noreferrer noopener">$3.03 billion acquisition</a> of Filo Corp. If BHP's <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/24/05/39068033/time-runs-out-for-bhp-deal-49-billion-acquisition-of-anglo-american-proves-too-complex-to-solve" rel="noreferrer noopener">$49 billion bid for </a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/24/05/39068033/time-runs-out-for-bhp-deal-49-billion-acquisition-of-anglo-american-proves-too-complex-to-solve" rel="noreferrer noopener">Anglo American</a> had succeeded, the situation would have been vastly different.
S&amp;P's report also highlighted that while overall deal value remained stable, the absence of a $10 billion-plus megadeal meant that the average transaction size fell to $428.1 million—the lowest in five years and a 24% decline from 2023.
Large miners like Newmont sold smaller portfolio parts, focusing on top assets. At the same time, intermediate producers sought those assets to pursue margin-boosting synergies and growth necessary to break into the big leagues of producing over 1 million ounces annually.
In 2025, S&amp;P predicts further positive momentum in gold M&amp;A as metal prices bid new highs. The sector has already seen notable activity in early 2025, including Equinox Gold's $1.87 billion bid for Calibre Mining. However, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44394574/the-largest-shareholder-opposes-equinoxs-18-billion-acquisition" rel="noreferrer noopener">opposition from Equinox's top shareholder</a>, Van Eck, raises questions about whether the deal will proceed. Van Eck, who holds significant stakes in both companies, cited a lack of operational synergies as a key concern.
Gold Fields'<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44458684/gruyere-power-struggle-gold-fields-surprise-offer-rejected-countermove-denied" rel="noreferrer noopener"> $2.1 billion offer</a> for Gold Road Resources announced this week was rejected as "opportunistic," with Gold Road arguing it undervalued its assets. The deal would have given Gold Fields full control over the Gruyere gold mine, but Gold Road proposed buying out Gold Fields' stake—a counteroffer that was subsequently rejected.
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On Tuesday, March 25, U.S. markets closed in green as investors reacted to mixed signals: Apple gained while Nvidia dipped, and attention turned to possible shifts in Trump&#8217;s trade policy.
Market uncertainty persists amid inflation worries, declining fiscal strength, and cautious Fed comments. The key focus now shifts to Friday&#8217;s release of the Fed&#8217;s preferred inflation gauge, the PCE index.
In economic data, Consumer confidence dipped to 92.9, missing expectations of 93.5. Home prices rose 4.7% in January, slightly below forecasts of 4.8% but higher than December&#8217;s 4.5%. New home sales climbed 1.8% to 676,000 in February, falling short of the 680,000 estimate, despite rebounding from January&#8217;s revised 6.9% drop, suggesting lingering housing market uncertainty.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors rose, led by consumer discretionary, communication, and financial stocks, while utilities and health care declined.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 0.01% to 42,587.50, the S&amp;P 500 up 0.16% to 5,776.65, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.47% to 18,271.86.
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<li>On Wednesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed the session higher by 0.73% at 38,057.00, led by gains in the Power, Rubber and Chemical, Petroleum &amp; Plastic sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 was up 0.71% and closed at 7,999.00, led by gains in the A-REITs, Consumer Staples, and Industrials sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 fell 0.77% to 23,486.85, while Nifty 500 was down 0.76% at 21,275.45.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite declined 0.04% to 3,368.70, and the Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 rose   0.51% to 3,934.85.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng was up 0.60%, ending the session at 23,483.32.</li>
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Eurozone at 06:00 AM ET
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<li>The European STOXX 50 was down 0.96%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX declined 0.95%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC slid 0.92%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.03%.</li>
<li>European shares fell as healthcare stocks dragged the STOXX 600 lower despite gains in energy. Caution lingered over U.S. tariffs, though Europe remains attractive amid German stimulus hopes.       </li>
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Commodities at 06:00 AM ET
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<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.62% at $69.43/bbl, and Brent was up 0.62% at $72.84/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices rose slightly on tighter supply fears after a U.S. tariff threat on Venezuelan crude buyers and a surprise U.S. inventory drop, though gains were capped by easing tensions between Russia and Ukraine.</li>
<li>Natural Gas gained 0.39% to $3.982.</li>
<li>Gold was trading lower by 0.09% at $3,051.95, Silver was up 0.17% to $34.248, and Copper gained 1.27% to $5.2770.</li>
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U.S. Futures at 06:00 AM ET
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<li>Dow futures were down 0.15%, S&amp;P 500 futures declined 0.18% and Nasdaq 100 futures slid 0.24%.</li>
<li>U.S. stock futures dipped Wednesday as investors awaited clarity on Trump&#8217;s upcoming tariff measures, set for April 2.</li>
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Forex at 06:00 AM ET
The U.S. Dollar Index slid 0.01% to 104.20, USD/JPY was up 0.10% to 150.04, and USD/AUD declined 0.138% to 1.5804.
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