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US Stocks: Volatility, Liquidity Drain, and Underlying Causes From January, 1 To Date

From early 2025 to April 3, the U.S. stock market has navigated a turbulent phase marked by sharp volatility and liquidity declines, driven by factors like inflation, trade wars, and quantitative tightening, with examples like Gensol Engineering underscoring pressures on individual firms. For investors, this period demands flexible strategies to …

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Sterling Soars as Trump Tariffs Trigger US Recession Fears, UK Spared the Worst

The Pound Sterling (GBP) surged to a near six-month high against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday, breaching the 1.3200 mark, as President Donald Trump’s unexpectedly aggressive tariffs sent shockwaves through the global markets, igniting fears of a looming US recession. The dramatic rise in the GBP/USD pair was fueled …

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US Session – Market Drivers: US Stocks and Gold Tariff Day’s Key Winners

The US stock market found bullish momentum on “Tariff Day,” as investors assessed the impact of the Trump administration’s much-anticipated announcement of “reciprocal” tariffs. The market rally, despite concerns over potential disruptions, showcased the resilience of equity indices and investor confidence in economic fundamentals.A Milestone in Trade PolicyTuesday saw the …

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Trump Announces Sweeping Tariffs on Global Trade, EU Fires Back

In a fiery address from the White House Rose Garden on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump unveiled what he called “Liberation Day” for American industry—a sweeping plan to impose a 10% baseline tariff on all U.S. trading partners, coupled with steeper duties targeting dozens of countries he accused …

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Tariffs on the Horizon: Will Global Markets Survive the Shake-Up as Europe and Canada Brace for Impact?

As U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to unveil a transformative tariff regime today, April 2, 2025, at 4 p.m. Eastern Time, the global economic order teeters on the edge of upheaval. Billed as a bold bid to resurrect America’s manufacturing prowess, this announcement threatens to redraw the map of international …

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ADP Data Explainer: Strong US Job Growth Signals Economic Resilience, Boosts Treasury Prices

In a surprising turn of events, private-sector hiring in the United States surged last month, with companies adding 155,000 jobs—well above the forecasted 120,000. This robust rebound from February’s weather-dampened figures has sparked optimism about the economy’s underlying strength, even amid lingering policy uncertainty and cautious consumer sentiment. The latest …

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