Gold Hits New Highs As Dollar Falters Amid Tariffs: Analyzing The Impact On Global Markets

by News Editor

April 11, 2025

In a recent turn of events, the price of gold has shot up to unprecedented levels, reaching $3,191.84 per ounce. This surge comes in the wake of market upheavals triggered by trade tensions under the Trump administration, leading investors to flock towards safer assets like gold.

Market Dynamics

The Asian markets responded dramatically: Japan’s Nikkei slid over 4%, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng showed a slight 0.5% uptick. Meanwhile, South Korea’s Kospi and Australia’s ASX 200 traded lower by 0.8% and 1.3%, respectively. Intriguingly, Taiwan’s Taiex rose by 1.6%, and India’s Nifty 50 climbed approximately 2%.

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Broader Economic Implications

The global economy braces for potential recession fears fueled by escalating US-China trade tensions. With the Swiss franc and euro also soaring, the US dollar faces its weakest point against these currencies in recent years.

Underlying Story

Following substantial tariffs against all trading partners, President Trump has recently announced a 90-day pause. This temporary relief aims to facilitate negotiations, with a universal 10% tariff remaining during this period. However, exceptions apply, notably for China, as tariffs reach a staggering 145% in response to retaliatory measures.

For more background on the turbulence in international trade, see Trump’s Tariff Turmoil: Aviation’s New Battleground.

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SoftBank Shares Tumble Amid Tech Profit Taking And High-Risk AI Investments

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

June 4, 2026

Market Sell-Off And Profit Taking

SoftBank Group’s share price plunged over 11% following an overnight sell-off in the U.S. market, as broader profit taking in the technology sector weighed on investor sentiment. Major Asian technology players, including TSMC and Foxconn, experienced similar declines, reflecting a cautious approach among investors despite recent gains.

High-Stakes AI Investments

Despite this short-term volatility, SoftBank’s year-to-date share price surge of approximately 70% is largely fueled by robust investor enthusiasm around its high-risk bets on artificial intelligence. Concerns persist over these aggressive investments, even as the market continues to rally on the promise of AI-driven returns.

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Global Technology Landscape

In the broader market, South Korean giants such as Samsung and SK Hynix witnessed modest declines of 1.25% and 2.75%, respectively, following profit taking after surpassing key market valuations. Similarly, overnight in the U.S., semiconductor leader Nvidia fell 3.62%, while Alphabet and Amazon saw declines of 0.79% and 2.5%, respectively.

Long-Term Vision Versus Short-Term Focus

SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son has been vocal about the transformative potential of artificial intelligence, predicting that the AI revolution could be 50 times larger than the dot-com boom of the 2000s. However, as noted in a recent investor note by Deutsche Bank analyst Peter Milliken, market enthusiasm appears narrowly fixated on short-term momentum rather than a detailed long-term roadmap.

Strategic Asset Reallocation

Adding another layer to the unfolding narrative, SoftBank recently divested a 3.25% stake in Indian eyewear maker Lenskart through its affiliate SVF II Lightbulb (Cayman). The transaction, which involved selling 56.5 million shares at 508.55 Indian rupees each (approximately $5.32 per share), valued the deal at nearly 28.73 billion rupees. Following the sale, SoftBank’s shares traded at 7,377 yen, marking an 11.3% drop.

This dynamic environment underscores the challenges of balancing aggressive, innovation-driven investments with the need for prudent risk management in volatile markets.

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