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U.S. and European stocks experienced a positive end to the week, despite economic concerns related to tariffs. Gold hit a record high due to ongoing anxiety. German government bond yields and the euro saw an increase, boosting U.S. Treasury yields. Major U.S.

European stocks saw a rally, led by German equities, after political parties in Germany agreed on increased state borrowing. The market saw significant gains, with sectors like European banks and industrial goods benefiting the most. However, ongoing uncertainties about tariffs and trade wars pose risks. Kering and Universal Music Group witnessed notable declines.

Gold rose above $3,000 for the first time Friday as President Donald Trump s trade wars boosted demand for safe-haven assets, while stock markets bounced on signs US lawmakers would avert a government shutdown. - Times of uncertainty - Gold, a haven in times of uncertainty, rose to as much as $3,004 an ounce before falling back to just under $3,000.

Oil prices increased by 1% on Friday, remaining nearly unchanged for the week. Investors considered the unlikely swift end of the Ukraine war, which could result in more Russian energy supplies returning to Western markets. There were concerns about global oil supply and demand, along with geopolitical tensions, that could impact future prices.

Investors are increasingly turning to gold ETFs amid political and economic unpredictability under the Trump administration. Gold prices have hit a record high, with a notable increase in U.S. investors moving away from equities. Continuous inflows into gold ETFs suggest its growing role as a safe haven, though the market may be overbought.

U.S. stocks rebounded on Friday, but all three main indexes were on track for weekly declines following a selloff earlier in the week, triggered by fears of a growth slowdown due to the Trump administration s erratic trade policies.

Xiaomi s stock has surged 340% in a year, making it one of China’s most expensive tech stocks. Investors await its earnings and the launch of its YU7 electric SUV, a key test for its ambitious $10 billion EV expansion.

Despite a market downturn fueled by Trump’s trade war, retail investors poured $7.3 billion into stocks, favoring Tesla and leveraged ETFs. While Wall Street grows cautious, individual investors remain bullish, raising concerns that a true market bottom is yet to come.

BMW anticipates trade tariffs will cost the company 1 billion euros in 2024, impacting its earnings margin. Tariffs, including 25% on steel and aluminium, and import tariffs on BMW vehicles to the U.S., are affecting global trade. Net profit fell by over a third due to weak sales in China and Germany. Investors were disappointed by the lower-than-expected margin forecast.

Spot gold surged past the key $3,000 per ounce mark for the first time on Friday, extending its historic rally amid trade tensions and expectations of U.S. rate cuts, bolstering its status as a safe-haven asset.