30 Year U.S. Treasury Bond Futures Price & Performance (ZBUSD)

The University of Michigan's Consumer Sentiment Index for March dropped to 57.9, its lowest in over two years. This decline reflects growing unease tied to the Trump administration's tariff policies. Inflation expectations also surged, with the 5-year outlook reaching 3.9%, signaling persistent economic challenges ahead.12

Gold prices reached a record $2,956 per ounce this week as economic concerns drove investors to safe-haven assets. However, trading momentum has slowed as some traders appear cautious. Analysts suggest that ongoing inflation fears and geopolitical tensions could sustain gold's bullish trend.34

U.S. markets faced significant losses recently, with the Nasdaq dropping 4%—its worst day since 2022. Tech giants like Tesla and Nvidia led the downturn, with Tesla losing 15%. Broader market fears about economic slowdown and tariff impacts continue to weigh heavily on investor sentiment.56