Bitcoin prices retreated on Thursday, as heightened global trade tensions stemming from newly announced U.S. tariffs dampened investor appetite for riskier assets, including cryptocurrencies. The leading cryptocurrency declined 0.8%, trading near $83,421.50 early Thursday, as markets digested the implications of significant tariff escalations initiated by the U.S. administration. The introduction …
Read More »European Markets Rattled as U.S. Tariff Announcement Sparks Global Economic Concerns
European equities tumbled sharply on Thursday, as investors grappled with mounting fears over escalating global trade tensions following new U.S. tariff measures on imports, deepening anxieties about worldwide economic stability. Early trading saw steep declines across Europe’s key indices: Germany’s leading index sank by 2.3%, France’s benchmark lost 2.2%, and …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Tariff Unveiling Stocks’ Surge Despite Trade Uncertainty
In a whirlwind trading session, stocks surged on Wednesday, shrugging off earlier losses as investors braced for President Donald Trump’s much-anticipated tariff rollout. The S&P 500 climbed 0.7%, the Nasdaq Composite gained 1%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average tacked on 268 points, a 0.6% increase. The day had started …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Oil Prices Steady as Markets Await Trump Tariff Announcement
Oil prices held steady on Wednesday, as traders remained cautious ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff announcement at 2000 GMT. Concerns over potential trade war escalation and slower global demand for crude kept markets in check. Brent crude futures fell $0.07 (-0.09%) to $74.42 per barrel by 08:58 GMT. …
Read More »Dollar Inches Higher as Markets Brace for Trump’s Trade Tariff Announcement
The U.S. dollar edged up slightly on Wednesday, while other major currencies remained within tight ranges, as traders awaited details of President Donald Trump’s tariff plans. These measures, set to be unveiled in a White House Rose Garden announcement at 20:00 GMT, could disrupt global trade flows and heighten financial …
Read More »Dollar Trades Sideways Near 104.20 Amid Mixed Economic Signals
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the value of the US dollar against a basket of major currencies, hovered around the 104.20 mark on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, reflecting a lack of clear direction following a batch of underwhelming US economic data. Investors digested a weaker-than-anticipated ISM Manufacturing PMI, …
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