Bitcoin fell on Wednesday, pulling back sharply from Tuesday’s highs as growing uncertainty around U.S. trade policy under President Donald Trump spooked global markets and dampened demand for speculative assets like cryptocurrencies. As of 01:20 ET (05:20 GMT): Bitcoin (BTC) dropped 2.5% to $83,409.40, retreating from above $86,000 seen a …
Read More »European Stocks Fall as U.S.-China Trade War Escalates, Investor Caution Rises
European equity markets retreated on Wednesday, mirroring losses in Asia and on Wall Street, as a sharp escalation in the U.S.-China trade war reignited concerns over global economic growth and pressured risk sentiment. As of 03:05 ET (07:05 GMT): Germany’s DAX fell 0.5% France’s CAC 40 slipped 0.7% U.K.’s FTSE …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session: Investors Await BoC Decision, Powell’s Speech
Global Markets Buzz as US Dollar Rebounds and Central Banks Take Center StageThe US Dollar took a breather from its recent sell-off on Tuesday, staging a modest recovery that pushed the US Dollar Index (DXY) above the critical 100.00 mark. Despite lingering trade tensions, market anticipation is running high ahead …
Read More »Oil Prices Rise on U.S. Tariff Exemptions and China’s Crude Import Surge
Oil prices climbed on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, driven by U.S. policy adjustments and a rebound in China’s crude oil imports. Brent crude futures increased by 27 cents, or 0.42%, to $65.15 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose 26 cents, also up 0.42%, to $61.79. The …
Read More »Stock Market Dips as Investors Eye Key Economic Data
U.S. stock market took a breather on April 14, 2025, with major indexes posting modest declines as investors braced for a flurry of economic reports and corporate earnings. The S&P 500 slipped 0.3%, closing at 5,687.54, while the Nasdaq Composite shed 0.4% to end at 18,398.92. The Dow Jones Industrial …
Read More »BoC’s Navigating Rates Amid Tariff Turmoil
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 »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% …
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