The US dollar weakened today due to market sentiment and economic data releases.

    by VT Markets
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    Aug 28, 2025
    **US Treasury Yields Flatten** **White House Trade Policy Changes** Tomorrow marks the end of the de minimis trade exemption, a significant change that will affect corporate profits. Companies that depend on low-cost goods from Asia for direct shipping will likely see their profit margins pressured due to new duties. A good strategy to protect against this change might be to buy put options on online retail ETFs or specific fast-fashion importers. With new trade rules starting soon and a long holiday weekend approaching, we should expect increased market volatility. The VIX has risen to 17.5 from a recent low of 14, showing rising anxiety. It may be wise to consider short-term protection, like VIX call options, to safeguard against sudden market shifts next week. Gold is performing well due to a weakening dollar and growing economic uncertainty. This price increase follows a trend since gold surpassed its previous all-time highs in late 2024, boosted by ongoing central bank purchases. We think that buying call options on gold futures or related ETFs could be a smart way to benefit from a continued move towards safety. Create your live VT Markets account and start trading now.

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