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NEWS DESK

Trump’s tariff threats over Greenland push hard assets back to centre stage – Saxo Bank

News Desk 19/01/2026

Gold and silver, which both faced some profit-taking pressure late last week, jumped to fresh record highs as renewed geopolitical tensions resurfaced. Trump’s push to take control of Greenland has widened the geopolitical fault line between the United States and Europe and introduced the risk

NEWS DESK

$19B Crypto Crash Rebounds as Trump Eases China Tariff Fears

PR News Desk 13/10/2025

Crypto markets experienced unprecedented volatility on Friday following an announcement by former President Donald Trump on Truth Social regarding new US tariffs on Chinese imports. The tariffs, set to take effect on November 1st, would impose an additional 100% duty on Chinese imports on top of existing tariffs. The announcement triggered the largest single-day

Defence & Security

800 National Guard troops deployed in Washington, DC

Arnold Pinto 15/08/2025

Trump declares crime emergency US President Donald Trump has declared a public safety emergency in the US capital, deploying 800 National Guard troops to support law enforcement efforts amid rising violent crime and concerns over public order. The mobilisation, which began on August 11, 2025, follows a series of high-profile violent incidents in the US […]

NEWS DESK

Trump tariffs, copper chaos, and the metals that still matter – Saxo Bank

PR News Desk 06/08/2025

President Trump continues to wield considerable influence over global markets, including commodities. In July, attention centered on intense trade negotiations ahead of the self-imposed August 1 deadline. While a framework deal was reached between the U.S. and EU, and talks with China continued ahead of the mid-August expiry of a 90-day tariff truce, other U.S. […]

Finance

UAE investors turn to tech stocks as Trump tariffs stir global market uncertainty

Arnold Pinto 26/07/2025

New study reports Online interest in global stock markets has surged across the United Arab Emirates, with searches for major technology firms reaching record highs amid rising geopolitical tensions and new trade tariffs set by US President Donald Trump. Searches for the phrase “is Trump good for the stock market” jumped 170% over the past […]

NEWS DESK

Six months of Trump 2.0: Chaotic policy shifts, resilient markets – Saxo Bank

PR News Desk 22/07/2025

In just six months since Donald Trump returned to the White House, markets have experienced a whirlwind of policy headlines, geopolitical recalibrations, and economic crosswinds. Echoing Lenin’s famous words, there are decades where nothing happens, and weeks where decades happen. The first half of 2025 has seen the U.S. government adopt a more self-directed, assertive

NEWS DESK

NY copper surges on 50% Trump tariff threat – Saxo Bank

PR News Desk 09/07/2025

High-grade copper futures in New York surged on Tuesday, reaching a fresh record high of USD 5.8955/lb, after President Trump, during a cabinet meeting, stated he was considering a 50% tariff on copper imports—well above the 25% anticipated by the market. The remark reignited tensions around the ongoing Section 232 investigation into copper, which for […]

Aviation BREAKING NEWS

US to lift ban on supersonic flight over land

Arnold Pinto 09/06/2025

Unlocking growth for Boom Supersonic The United States has announced it will lift its decades-old ban on supersonic commercial flights over land. This move could provide a major boost to American companies developing next-generation high-speed aircraft, including Boom Supersonic and Archer Aviation. An executive order signed by President Donald Trump on June 6, 2025,

Events

The White House launches ‘Text the White House’ message service

Arnold Pinto 22/05/2025

To connect directly with Americans The Trump administration has introduced a new initiative called ‘Text the White House,’ which allows American citizens to communicate directly with President Donald J. Trump and his team via text message. The new text-based service aims to enhance public engagement and streamline communication between the White House and the American […]

NEWS DESK

Trump’s UAE Visit Accelerates Market Rally : Comments from Century Financial

PR News Desk 16/05/2025

Trump in Abu Dhabi Trump’s visit to the Gulf nations, particularly the UAE, has paved the way for increased business collaboration and financial partnership between the countries. The bilateral trade discussions were centered around key sectors including artificial intelligence, advanced technologies, aviation, defense, metals, and semiconductors, to name a few. As his

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Trump’s Middle East dealmaking blitz: What does it mean for investors? – Saxo Bank MENA

PR News Desk 16/05/2025

President Donald Trump’s May 2025 Middle East visit has unleashed a flurry of mega-deals, aimed at deepening U.S. trade ties, correcting trade imbalances, and reinforcing America’s leadership in defense and technology exports. From Boeing aircraft to Nvidia’s AI chips, the trip wasn’t just about diplomacy—it was a global sales pitch. And investors are taking notice. […]

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Trump’s visit to the UAE – Saxo Bank

PR News Desk 14/05/2025

Ahead of President Trump’s upcoming visit to the UAE, our spokesperson, Hamza Dweik, Head of Trading (MENA) at Saxo Bank, has shared his thoughts on the anticipated developments and regional implications. “President Trump’s visit to the UAE marks a significant moment in the evolving geopolitical landscape of the Gulf region. This visit

Thought leadership

Tariffs, tensions, and the Gulf: Why GCC markets cannot ignore Trump’s trade gambit

News Desk 08/04/2025

By Vijay Valecha, CIO, Century Financial US President Donald J. Trump’s much-hyped “Liberation Day” arrived on April 2, 2025, leaving market participants feeling anything but “liberated.” Although Trump had indicated the possibility of tariffs with a narrower focus, he has unveiled the steepest tariff measures in a century. This includes a 10% tax on imports

NEWS DESK

Commodities Weekly: Tariff-led recession pain triggers sharp reversal – Saxo Bank MENA

PR News Desk 04/04/2025

This past week, we saw a justified meltdown in risky assets as markets absorbed the blow of Trump’s far larger than expected tariffs on all its major counterparts, sparking threats of retaliation and a broad selloff around the world on concerns that a global trade war on this scale and magnitude will drive an economic […]

Defence & Security

Trump addresses US Congress on military strengthening

News Desk 06/03/2025

Plus national security initiatives During his first address to a joint session of the US Congress on March 4, 2025, US President Donald J. Trump outlined the significant strides made in strengthening the US military and national security, focusing on recruitment, defence technology, and a revitalised approach to American industry. His remarks painted a picture […]

NEWS DESK

Oil prices jump as Trump announces tariffs on top crude suppliers, while gold falls due to a stronger dollar – Saxo Bank MENA

PR News Desk 28/02/2025

Commodities: Equities: Macro: FX: Fixed income: 

NEWS DESK

Commodities Weekly: Energy market strength and Trump rhetoric fuel ongoing surge– Saxo Bank MENA

PR News Desk 21/02/2025

“There are decades where nothing happens; and there are weeks where decades happen” is a quote often attributed to Vladimir Lenin. Whether or not it originated from him, it aptly describes the recent and rapid changes initiated by the Trump administration in Washington. In our most recent Commodity Weekly, which highlighted how broad strength had […]

Business

World leaders outline bold visions for the future

Arnold Pinto 26/01/2025

At annual meeting 2025 in Davos Global leaders at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos have unveiled ambitious plans and shared compelling visions for the world’s future. This year’s event, which brought together around 3,000 policymakers, business leaders, and activists, was marked by high-profile speeches, including one from US President Donald J.

NEWS DESK

Gold and silver see fresh gains as Trump 2.0 era begins– Saxo Bank MENA

PR News Desk 23/01/2025

In forex, speculators ended the year holding a USD 32.3 billion net long USD position versus eight Gold and silver prices have both benefited from the increased uncertainty caused by a wave of Trump announcements following his inauguration, including tariffs, with investors also evaluating their inflationary impact and effects on monetary policies. The latest run-up […]

Defence & Security

US deploys 1,500 troops and extra assets to boost southern border security

Arnold Pinto 23/01/2025

Acting on Trump’s directive The United States Department of Defence (DOD) is sending 1,500 active-duty troops and additional resources to assist with border enforcement operations at the southern border of the United States. The decision comes just over 36 hours after newly inducted US President Donald J. Trump issued an executive order to address security […]