February 28, 2025
Impact of the White House Turmoil on U.S. and Global Financial
- FTSE 100: Rose to £8,842, a 1.74% increase over the past five days. The gain was driven by investor focus on corporate earnings and market resilience. Despite initial turmoil following tariffs proposed by Trump, UK stocks remained strong due to gains in financial, consumer, and energy sectors.
- U.S. Dollar Index (DXY): Weakened over the past week. The decline was caused by falling U.S. Treasury yields and shifting investor sentiment. After showing strength early in the week, the dollar lost momentum as traders reassessed Federal Reserve policy expectations and macroeconomic conditions.
