A decision through which some do not hesitate to suspect an initiate crime, denouncing “the greatest stock market manipulation of all time.” The S&P 500 has indeed jumped 9 % following this announcement, allowing those who invested yesterday to make significant capital gains. Trump himself had not hesitated to declare, at the opening of Wall Street, that “now is the time to buy”.
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Specialists call for caution
Several elected democrats have issued suspicion, saying that the American president may have, by encouraging to buy actions just before his spectacular reversal on customs duties, illegally manipulated the markets. “”Do the relatives of Donald Trump illegally take advantage of these huge fluctuations in the stock market through initiate crimes? “questioned the Democratic Senator of California Adam Schiff on his account X on Wednesday. “”Congress must know “he added, calling for a parliamentary investigation.
As for whether the scholarships will continue to take off in the coming days, specialists are calling for caution. Each decision made by the American president affects the stock markets. And the fluctuations are historical, sometimes irrational. The spectacular rebound recorded yesterday is an illustration, some qualifying it as a surreaction.
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Another value to be tired, gold has confirmed that there remains an excellent placement. In early April, the precious metal reached a record price of $ 3148 per ounce, or around 93,500 euros per kilogram. Over a longer period, prices are even more spectacular. In one year – from April 1, 2024 to April 1, 2025 – The value of gold increased by 40 %. The increase in the sale segment is particularly significant this quarter. The online sales volume of gold and silver parts and ingots via the Belgian Webshop increased by 120 %, says the gold counter. “”These increases are unprecedented for the Comptoir de l’Or, and we are naturally very satisfied. It is striking to note that gold is gaining popularity with a wider audience. Half of the visitors are new customers. Half of the visitors buy online via the online store “, Indicates Johan de Ruiter, CEO of the Comptoir de l’Or.
Is it therefore too late to invest in gold? “”Price correction is always possible, but I consider it unlikely in the short term. Geopolitical instability and power changes continue, the trade war waged by the Trump administration certainly contributing to it. In addition, more and more central banks buy gold, now demand at a high level. I expect the course to cross the 100,000 euros bar soon“Concludes Johan de Ruiter.
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