Markets Fluctuate Amid Trade Uncertainty, Tariff Concerns

Global markets faced uncertainty this week due to U.S. President Donald Trump's impending tariff announcements, which are expected on April 2. Central banks have indicated that Trump's trade wars are negatively impacting growth and complicating the interest rate outlook. The Nasdaq managed a slight gain, marking its first increase in five weeks, while other indices like the S&P 500 and MSCI World equity index also saw modest rises. However, investor sentiment remains cautious as many companies have lowered earnings forecasts amid a cloudy economic outlook. The reallocation of capital from U.S. stocks to overseas markets has been a notable trend, with Europe benefiting from Germany's fiscal policy shift. As the quarter-end approaches, analysts anticipate continued volatility in trading and investment decisions.