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European Stocks Mixed as Trade Uncertainty Lingers, Investors Eye Fed Decision and Earnings

European equity markets traded in a cautious manner on Tuesday, with investors grappling with renewed trade uncertainty, a packed central bank calendar, and ongoing corporate earnings releases. As of 03:15 ET (07:15 GMT), Germany’s DAX slipped 0.1%, while France’s CAC 40 was flat. The U.K.’s FTSE 100 gained 0.4%, rebounding …

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Bitcoin Slips as Trade Tensions and Economic Uncertainty Cap Momentum

Bitcoin prices edged lower on Tuesday, continuing to trade within a narrow range as market participants remained cautious amid renewed concerns over U.S. trade tariffs and signs of a potential economic slowdown. The world’s largest cryptocurrency fell 0.4% to $94,375.7 as of 01:32 ET (05:32 GMT), extending its rangebound performance …

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Lutnick’s Trade Deal Tease Sparks Hope as US Pushes Global Markets to Open Up

The US is gearing up for a flurry of trade deals, with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick signaling imminent agreements on May 5, 2025, though details remain elusive. President Donald Trump’s administration is pressing for open markets worldwide, but complex negotiations, particularly with Canada, are clouding the outlook. As markets grapple …

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Trump’s Trade Rhetoric Rocks Markets as Powell’s Fed Faces Data Deluge

President Donald Trump’s erratic trade signals are rattling global markets, sending shockwaves through currencies and equities as investors grapple with uncertainty. Mixed US and European economic data, released on May 5, 2025, have only deepened the volatility, with trade tensions poised to dictate price action. As Federal Reserve Chair Jerome …

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EUR/USD Drifts Near 1.1300 as Markets Brace for Fed’s Rate Decision

The EUR/USD pair is languishing around 1.1300, trapped in a listless consolidation as traders fixate on the Federal Reserve’s looming rate decision on May 6-7, 2025. With European data taking a backseat and trade policy uncertainties swirling, the pair struggles to find direction. Here’s why EUR/USD is stuck, what’s shaping …

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