Bank of America (BAC) kicked off the 2025 earnings season with a strong performance, reporting first-quarter results that surpassed Wall Street expectations despite a challenging economic backdrop. The bank posted a net income of $7.4 billion, up 11% from the previous year, translating to earnings per share of $0.90, which …
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The Canadian dollar’s recent retreat from a five-month high against the U.S. dollar signals a market on edge, with all eyes on the Bank of Canada’s upcoming interest rate decision. After a 0.1% dip to 1.3875 per U.S. dollar, driven partly by a 0.6% drop in oil prices to $61.15 …
Read More »Why Is the Euro Becoming a Safe Haven Amid Trump Tariff Turmoil?
As global markets brace for the impact of proposed U.S. tariffs under President Donald Trump’s administration, an unexpected player has emerged as a beacon of stability: the euro. Investors, rattled by the uncertainty of trade disruptions, are increasingly turning to the European currency, traditionally overshadowed by the U.S. dollar in …
Read More »Bank of America Shines in Q1 2025 Despite Economic Headwinds
Bank of America Shines in Q1 2025 Despite Economic HeadwindsBank of America (BAC) launched the 2025 earnings season with a standout first-quarter performance, exceeding Wall Street forecasts even as economic uncertainties loomed large. Announced on April 15, 2025, the bank reported a net income of $7.4 billion, a 11% increase …
Read More »Bitcoin Gains as Trump Hints at Auto Tariff Pause, Reports Emerge of U.S. Crypto Reserve Plans
Bitcoin rose over 1% on Tuesday, rebounding from muted movement in the prior session as investor sentiment improved following U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks about pausing auto import tariffs. Speculative momentum also grew on reports that the U.S. government may use tariff revenue to buy Bitcoin and bolster strategic crypto …
Read More »Forex Report: U.S. Dollar Slides Near Three-Year Low as Trade Policy Turmoil Weighs on Confidence
The U.S. dollar continued to drift lower on Tuesday, hovering close to its recent three-year low, as investor sentiment remains rattled by the Trump administration’s inconsistent and evolving trade policies. As of 04:45 ET (08:45 GMT): The Dollar Index (DXY) fell slightly to 99.395, just shy of last week’s low …
Read More »European Stocks Inch Higher as Tariff Optimism, Earnings and Data Steady Sentiment
European equity markets mostly advanced on Tuesday, extending a cautious rebound as investors weighed corporate earnings, moderate economic data, and a glimmer of hope for relief from U.S. trade tariffs. As of 03:15 ET (07:15 GMT): Germany’s DAX rose 1.3% U.K.’s FTSE 100 gained 0.7% France’s CAC 40 edged 0.1% …
Read More »Gold Eases Slightly but Holds Near Record Highs Amid Tariff Uncertainty, Recession Fears
Gold prices dipped modestly in Asian trading on Tuesday, but remained within striking distance of record highs, as safe-haven demand held firm amid ongoing U.S.-China trade tensions and growing fears of a global economic slowdown. As of 01:51 ET (05:51 GMT): Spot gold was down 0.4% at $3,224.60 per ounce …
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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 …
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