🗓️ Date: June 17, 2025
✍️ By: Banglarkhota Business Desk
Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s abrupt and controversial exit from the G7 summit has triggered ripples across global markets, raising concerns over international trade stability and U.S. diplomatic reliability.
Trump reportedly departed the summit early after disagreements over trade tariffs, climate talks, and foreign aid commitments. His departure, described by several diplomats as “undiplomatic and aggressive,” reignited fears of a renewed U.S.–EU trade clash.
“Trump’s return to hardline rhetoric has left allies uncertain and markets unstable,” said a Brussels-based economist.
The fallout hit hard:
S&P 500 and Nasdaq Futures dipped sharply in premarket trading
Crude oil prices surged over 2%, as Middle East tensions intersect with global economic jitters
Gold prices climbed as investors fled to safe havens
Currency markets saw a strengthening of the Swiss Franc and Japanese Yen
Trump’s remarks on reinstating tariffs on European steel and auto imports
His sharp criticism of NATO’s current spending structure
A rumored “America First 2.0” economic doctrine in the works
| Indicator | Market Outlook |
|---|---|
| S&P Futures | Bearish short-term trend |
| Oil | Bullish (WTI +2.1% in early trade) |
| Gold | Bullish ($2,465/oz and rising) |
| USD Index | Mixed, vulnerable to political risk |
Traders and investors are now shifting focus to:
Upcoming U.S. Federal Reserve policy statement
Potential retaliatory trade measures from EU leaders
Geopolitical hotbeds: Israel–Iran tensions, Asian supply chain fragility
Trump’s G7 walkout may be more than just political drama — it’s a signal that global cooperation is on shaky ground once again. For traders, that means navigating through volatility, watching policy announcements, and staying alert to headlines that can move billions.
📌 Quote of the Day:
“Markets dislike uncertainty. Right now, they’re drowning in it.” — Bloomberg Analyst