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Financial Markets’ Weekly Recap: Global Markets Navigate Tariff Tensions and Monetary Policy Shifts

Global financial markets this week grappled with heightened volatility driven by U.S. tariff policies, monetary policy adjustments, and geopolitical developments. U.S. equities saw mixed performance, with the S&P 500 down 1.5% and the Nasdaq falling 2.6%, pressured by semiconductor export restrictions. The bond market offered some stability, though 10-year Treasury …

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Five Questions About Trump’s Desire To Fire Fed Chair

The recent escalation of President Donald Trump’s feud with the Federal Reserve Chair has raised significant questions about the independence of the Federal Reserve, the potential economic consequences of such a move, and the legal grounds for removing a Fed chair. Here are five critical questions surrounding Trump’s desire to …

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Noor Capital | Mohammed Hashad Interview on Dubai TV – April 17, 2025

Amid ascending warnings that the ongoing trade war could lead to a recession, Mohammed Hashad, Chief Strategist at Noor Capital and Member of the American Association of Technical Analysts, commented on the latest developments in markets and key financial assets during an interview on Dubai TV.As markets anticipate the European …

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Is China Withdrawing From US Treasuries?

While Chinese investors are increasingly diversifying away from US Treasuries toward European and other assets, driven by trade war uncertainties and attractive yields elsewhere, there is no evidence of a large-scale Chinese withdrawal from the US bond market. The gradual reduction in China’s Treasury holdings reflects a strategic reallocation rather …

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Market Drivers – US Session: Dollar Bounces Back as Markets Navigate Global Tensions and Policy Debates

The U.S. dollar caught a breather on Thursday, finding some relief despite fluctuating risk sentiment in global markets. Investors turned their focus to renewed tensions between political leadership and the Federal Reserve, with calls for lower interest rates and criticism of the Fed’s current stewardship stirring the financial landscape. These …

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