{"id":12382,"date":"2025-04-03T10:23:18","date_gmt":"2025-04-03T10:23:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alchemymarkets.wpengine.com\/?post_type=market_insights&#038;p=9752"},"modified":"2025-05-16T08:10:16","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T08:10:16","slug":"shock-tariffs-gold-rises-dollar-sinks","status":"publish","type":"market_insights","link":"https:\/\/alchemymarkets.com\/sv\/education\/market-insights\/opening-bell\/shock-tariffs-gold-rises-dollar-sinks\/","title":{"rendered":"Shock Tariffs Spark Market Turbulence as Gold Rises, Dollar Sinks, and Stocks Slip"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>U.S. Tariff Retaliation Triggers Global Shockwaves<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/alchemymarkets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-1-1024x773.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9763\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: Whitehouse.gov<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yesterday\u2019s announcement of sweeping reciprocal tariffs by the U.S. administration sent ripples through the global financial system. The detailed tariff list, unveiled late Tuesday, was framed as a push for trade balance. It targets countries imposing disproportionately high tariffs on U.S. exports \u2014 with Vietnam (90%), Cambodia (97%), and Bangladesh (74%) among the most notable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The U.S. will now impose its own set of &#8221;discounted reciprocal tariffs,&#8221; with some countries seeing duties as high as 48%. This has major implications for supply chains, U.S. importers, inflation expectations, and ultimately, GDP growth forecasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Investors are now reacting swiftly across asset classes \u2014 and we\u2019re seeing textbook market psychology play out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Gold: Safe Haven Flows Power Gold Rally<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/alchemymarkets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/XAUUSD_2025-04-03_11-07-53_30c48-1024x701.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9753\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fundamentals<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Gold surged as geopolitical and trade uncertainty escalated. As always, in times of expected economic contraction or trade dislocation, capital rotates into safety. The tariff move increases inflationary pressure and economic fragility, both of which are bullish for gold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rising inflation risk makes gold more attractive as a hedge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fears of GDP slowdown reinforce safe-haven demand.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Technicals<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Gold (XAU\/USD) continues to trade within an\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/alchemymarkets.com\/education\/strategies\/bull-flag-pattern\/\">ascending channel<\/a><\/strong>. As seen in the chart:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Price is hovering near the&nbsp;<strong>upper bound<\/strong>, suggesting short-term exhaustion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A break below could invalidate the bullish structure if positive news eases global tensions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>However, as of now, momentum remains strong and supports upside continuation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>U.S. Dollar: Buckling Under Its Own Weight<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/alchemymarkets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-1024x701.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9761\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fundamentals<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the dollar\u2019s traditional role as a safe haven, this time it\u2019s directly in the crosshairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>These tariffs&nbsp;<strong>target countries that contribute significantly to U.S. imports<\/strong>, and retaliation could follow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Investors are expecting a&nbsp;<strong>drag on U.S. GDP<\/strong>, leading to&nbsp;<strong>capital outflows from dollar assets<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Fed\u2019s ability to remain hawkish might also be compromised if growth expectations falter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Technicals<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On the DXY chart:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The dollar is in\u00a0<strong>Wave 5 of a clear <a href=\"https:\/\/alchemymarkets.com\/education\/guides\/elliott-wave-theory\/\">Elliott Wave<\/a> impulse structure<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It\u2019s rapidly approaching the&nbsp;<strong>lower bound of a long-term ascending channel<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If this zone fails to hold, a&nbsp;<strong>major trend reversal<\/strong>&nbsp;may be confirmed, setting the stage for further downside.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>S&amp;P 500: Stocks Under Pressure from Growth Fears<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/alchemymarkets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SPX_2025-04-03_11-05-48_50814-1024x701.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9757\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fundamentals<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tariffs create inflation \u2014 and inflation slows growth. It\u2019s that simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>U.S. corporations facing higher input costs are likely to&nbsp;<strong>revise earnings guidance lower<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Global demand slowdown will impact&nbsp;<strong>export-heavy sectors<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The market is beginning to price in&nbsp;<strong>recessionary conditions<\/strong>, or at the very least, a&nbsp;<strong>significant GDP slowdown<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The S&amp;P 500 (SPX) is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Technicals<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Firmly trading in a\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/alchemymarkets.com\/education\/strategies\/bearish-flag-pattern\/\">descending channel<\/a><\/strong>, with the current rally showing signs of exhaustion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wave 2 corrective move may be complete, paving the way for Waves 3-5 down in a classic&nbsp;<strong>ABC correction pattern<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any breakdown below recent lows will confirm bearish continuation and sector-wide re-rating.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Oil (WTI): All Eyes on Wave E Completion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/alchemymarkets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WTICOUSD_2025-04-03_11-10-05_b6a26-1024x701.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9759\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fundamentals<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Oil prices are likely to weaken despite geopolitical tensions due to the&nbsp;<strong>demand-side headwinds<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tariffs dampen&nbsp;<strong>global manufacturing<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>consumer spending<\/strong>, reducing crude demand.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>China, a major consumer, is affected by tariffs, indirectly curbing energy demand.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rising inventories and easing Middle East tensions also support the&nbsp;<strong>bearish oil narrative<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Technicals<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>WTI crude is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Trapped in a\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/alchemymarkets.com\/education\/strategies\/symmetrical-triangle-pattern\/\">contracting triangle pattern<\/a><\/strong>, forming a classic\u00a0<strong>ABCDE wave structure<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wave E may still be unfolding<\/strong>, but we\u2019re nearing a potential completion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once Wave E wraps, a breakdown is likely to follow, in line with fundamentals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Summary of Technical &amp; Fundamental Views<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Asset<\/th><th>Technical Outlook<\/th><th>Fundamental Drivers<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Gold<\/strong><\/td><td>Near upper channel resistance<\/td><td>Safe haven bid, inflation hedge<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Dollar<\/strong><\/td><td>Wave 5 decline toward channel support<\/td><td>GDP risk, investors exiting USD<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Stocks<\/strong><\/td><td>Bearish channel, corrective Wave 2 ends<\/td><td>Earnings risk, contraction fear<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Oil<\/strong><\/td><td>Triangle, Wave E in play before breakdown<\/td><td>Weak demand, tariff dampening global growth<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Watch Today<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Any&nbsp;<strong>retaliatory tariffs<\/strong>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<strong>statements from China\/EU<\/strong>&nbsp;could accelerate these trends.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The&nbsp;<strong>ISM Services data<\/strong>&nbsp;and any Fed remarks will shape rate expectations further.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Technical breakouts or breakdowns in any of the assets above will signal the next big leg in market direction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Would you also be interested in:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-alchemy-markets wp-block-embed-alchemy-markets\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"H2n6Qxr6SJ\"><a href=\"https:\/\/alchemymarkets.wpengine.com\/education\/market-insights\/elliott-wave\/gbp-usd-3rd-wave-continues\/\">GBP\/USD Elliott Wave: 3rd Wave Continues<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; 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