With the eyes and ears of Donald Trump - How world markets are affected by the words of the American president

2026-03-14 20:23:19Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

With the eyes and ears of Donald Trump - How world markets are affected by the

Global financial markets are facing a period of heightened volatility, with every statement, social media post or phone call by US President Donald Trump directly influencing the movement of oil, gold, stock market and other strategic commodity prices. Economic analysts are calling this situation the “Trump factor”, as market reactions are occurring at an unprecedented speed.

According to financial experts, the US president's often contradictory statements regarding war and energy policy have created an uncertain climate for investors. This situation has opened up huge profit opportunities for financial market speculators, while for ordinary investors it has become increasingly difficult to predict the direction of the market.

Dramatic oil fluctuations

The week ending Friday, March 13, was characterized by strong fluctuations in international markets, especially in the oil market. On Monday, March 9, the price of oil experienced one of the most extreme movements ever recorded in a single day.

Initially, fears of a prolonged blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important oil shipping routes, caused a sudden spike in prices. Oil rose by about $26 a barrel, approaching $120.

However, the situation changed within hours. In the European evening, a statement by Trump, in which he implied that the war could end soon and that the objectives had been achieved, was enough to immediately change the mood of the markets. Without many details on what these objectives were, the markets reacted immediately and the price of oil fell immediately to around $ 84 per barrel.

A week filled with uncertainty

The trading weekend was no less volatile. Oil prices fell again midday on Friday after the announcement that the United States would buy Russian oil from tankers already in transit. But later in the day, the market recovered.

At the end of the trading session, US West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose 3.36% to $98.95 per barrel. Meanwhile, European benchmark Brent Crude rose 2.87%, once again crossing the psychological $100 threshold and closing at $103.34 per barrel.

Investors looking for stability

Analysts warn that a market so sensitive to political statements could remain volatile in the coming weeks. Any diplomatic development, any social media post or statement by world leaders could trigger immediate reactions in financial markets.

In this climate of uncertainty, institutional investors are becoming more cautious, while hedge funds are taking advantage of rapid price swings. Meanwhile, economists warn that prolonged volatility in energy markets could directly affect inflation, transportation costs and the global economy in general.

If geopolitical tensions persist and political statements remain unclear, experts expect financial markets to continue to experience periods of strong volatility, making the year one of the most unpredictable of the last decade.


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