Markets in disarray on tariff tantrum [Video]

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Financial markets are in complete disarray as the new week gets going. The news of President Trump following through and imposing 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico and a 10% tariff on China has completely rattled sentiment, with the US Dollar rocketing higher and stocks selling off across the board.

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EUR/USD holds lower ground near 1.1850 ahead of EU/ US data

EUR/USD remains in the negative territory for the fourth successive session, trading around 1.1850 in European trading on Friday. A broadly cautious market environment paired with modest US Dollar demand undermines the pair ahead of the Eurozone GDP second estimate and the critical US CPI data.

GBP/USD keeps losses around 1.3600, awaits US CPI for fresh impetus

GBP/USD holds moderate losses at around 1.3600 in the European session on Friday, though it lacks bearish conviction. The US Dollar remains supported amid softer risk tone and ahead of the US consumer inflation figures due later in the NA session on Friday.

Gold trims intraday gains to $5,000 as US inflation data loom

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