President Donald Trump’s decision to impose new tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China triggered a global market sell-off, with Wall Street, Asian markets, and commodities taking a hit amid fears of economic slowdown and trade retaliation. As China and Canada announced countermeasures, investors sought safety in gold and bonds, while concerns over U.S. recession risks intensified ahead of Trump’s upcoming congressional address.

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Stephen Miller

Stephen Miller is GSFM’s market strategist. His expertise in international economic and policy analysis, as well as domestic and global economic and financial market developments, has resulted in him becoming a regular commentator on central banks, rates and inflation.

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