Gold prices have shattered records, surging to an unprecedented $3,330 per ounce, driven by a potent mix of economic and geopolitical factors. Investors are flocking to the safe-haven metal as fears of persistent inflation, escalating tensions in key global regions, and uncertainty surrounding monetary policies grip markets. The relentless climb …
Read More »ECB Braces for One More Rate Cut in 2025 as Tariff Tensions Threaten Eurozone Growth
As global trade uncertainties intensify, the European Central Bank (ECB) is gearing up to reduce interest rates for the third time in 2025, with a pivotal decision slated for Thursday, April 17, 2025. Market expectations are firmly set on a 25-basis-point cut, with a 94% probability, though a modest 6% …
Read More »Forex Report: Dollar Slides Again as Tariff Jitters and Global Realignment Undermine Confidence
The U.S. dollar resumed its sharp decline on Wednesday, falling broadly across major currencies as escalating trade tensions, shaky investor sentiment, and growing fears of a U.S. recession weighed on the greenback. The losses were most pronounced against traditional safe-haven currencies such as the Swiss franc and euro. Greenback Hit …
Read More »Oil Prices Rebound 1% on Hopes of U.S.-China Trade Dialogue, But Demand Outlook Remains Clouded
Oil prices rose 1% on Wednesday, rebounding from early losses as reports suggested a possible thaw in U.S.-China relations, even as persistent concerns over a prolonged trade war and slowing global demand continued to weigh on the broader outlook. As of 09:37 GMT: Brent crude futures were up 64 cents …
Read More »Gold Hits All-Time High as Trade Tensions and Nvidia Warning Stoke Market Fears
Gold prices surged to a record high in Asian trading on Wednesday, powered by strong safe haven demand amid deepening U.S.-China trade tensions and mounting uncertainty over the global tech sector, after Nvidia issued a significant impairment warning tied to U.S. chip export restrictions. Spot gold jumped 1.7% to $3,317.92/oz …
Read More »Bitcoin Falls as Tariff Turmoil Undermines Risk Appetite, Altcoins Dive Sharply
Bitcoin fell on Wednesday, pulling back sharply from Tuesday’s highs as growing uncertainty around U.S. trade policy under President Donald Trump spooked global markets and dampened demand for speculative assets like cryptocurrencies. As of 01:20 ET (05:20 GMT): Bitcoin (BTC) dropped 2.5% to $83,409.40, retreating from above $86,000 seen a …
Read More »European Stocks Fall as U.S.-China Trade War Escalates, Investor Caution Rises
European equity markets retreated on Wednesday, mirroring losses in Asia and on Wall Street, as a sharp escalation in the U.S.-China trade war reignited concerns over global economic growth and pressured risk sentiment. As of 03:05 ET (07:05 GMT): Germany’s DAX fell 0.5% France’s CAC 40 slipped 0.7% U.K.’s FTSE …
Read More »Dow Jones tries to hold above support 16/4/2025
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Read More »CAD is trending down, all eyes on BoC 16/4/2025
The Canadian dollar remains under sustained downward pressure, with the pair extending its losses over several consecutive sessions and reaching a recent low of 1.3828. From a technical standpoint, the 4-hour chart confirms the continuation of the dominant downtrend. Price action remains firmly below the key simple moving averages, which …
Read More »GBP gains positive momentum 16/4/2025
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