Safe havens are being pumped.
Gold has ever been seen as the go to trade when markets are looking over extended or there is the chance for upheaval.
....and over recent years some cryptocurrencies have been perceived in the same way....as a store of wealth.
For the latter there is a lot of debate over the validity of such rhetoric, but recent price action shows both gold and crypto is on the rise.
The latest batch of tariff stories will certainly be contributing to the uncertainty with shots being fired at Asia and Canada by the US President.
Currency markets, in the very short term, are unflinching as it stands.
Even the Dollar isn't over reacting to these latest salvos, and this mornings slew of negative data in the UK hasn't really impacted the Pound.
With little scheduled news heading into the weekend, other than Canadian unemployment, it's almost certainly weekend news stories that could affect exchange rates.
CAN 13:30 Unemployment Rate
As ever we look forward to keeping you in the loop and look out for our next update.
Our friendly currency experts are here to assist you and guide you through the markets, we offer a first-class service and even an online platform so you can monitor your transaction in real time.
Our business ethos is based on bank beating rates and fantastic customer service, click the link below for a no obligation quotation and see the savings for yourself.