Nasdaq posts worst day since 2022 as Trump rattles markets [Video]

Anthony Cheung Amplify

Midweek turmoil hit global chip stocks following reports of tighter US export restrictions and rising geopolitical tensions, spurred by remarks from former President Donald Trump. We also unpack comments from the former US President on his thoughts on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, his view on interest rates, and why he may draft in help from J.P. Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon. On the other side of the Atlantic, UK inflation held steady in June, aligning with the Bank of England's 2% target. However, traders were more focused on the unexpected surge in inflation within the UK services sector. A must-listen for anyone looking to understand the interplay between current events and market dynamics! Introduction (00:01) Nasdaq sell-off (2:12) Trump rattles chip stocks (3:01) The sell-off in context (7:58) The impact on geopolitics (9:16) Fed Powell's comments on interest rates (12:13) Trump's comment on Powell's future (14:25) Could Jamie Dimon become Treasury Secretary (15:51) UK services inflation proves sticky (22:06).

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Anthony Cheung

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Anthony has spent over a decade working at the forefront of financial news.

AUD/USD remains offered around 0. 6950

AUD/USD has added to Wednesday’s decline, slipping back to the low 0.6900s just to grab some air afterwards and attempt a tepid bounce toward 0.6950 ahead of the opening bell in Asia on Friday. The Aussie’s extra weakness has come despite the Greenback receding modestly amid fresh improvement in the risk complex.

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Gold clings to daily gains; still below $4,150

Gold regains some composure and climbs back to the vicinity $4,150 mark per troy ounce amid decent gains on Thursday. The yellow metal’s recovery follows some loss of momentum in the US Dollar strength and a decent drop in US Treasury yields across the curve.

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Three fundamental drivers are all pushing the Euro south. This chart shows them lining up on 1.1000

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The UK 30-year gilt just hit a 1998 high. Is that good or bad for the British Pound?

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