The US
dollar index was trading near 108 on Wednesday while the market awaited further
information regarding Trump's tariff policies.
Gold prices
surged to a nearly three-month high of $2763.27 per ounce on Wednesday, trading
slightly below historical highs, propelled by the weakening of the US dollar
and unclear policy plans from US President Trump. The US dollar index hovered
around the 108 mark on Wednesday, briefly missing it during trading before
regaining all lost ground before the US market and turning higher, closing up
0.26% at 108.25. The benchmark 10-year yield of US Treasury bonds rebounded
slightly, closing at 4.616%; the two-year US Treasury yield, which is more
sensitive to monetary policy, closed at 4.302%.
Investors
fear that Trump's policies could worsen market volatility and lead to a trade
war. Trump's tariff uncertainties caused the two oil majors to drop to a
one-week low. WTI crude oil closed down 0.71% at $75.24 per barrel after
reaching an intraday high of $76.25, but it swiftly dropped back to about $75.
Brent crude oil closed down 0.52% at $78.23 per barrel.

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