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Bitcoin Falls as Tariff Turmoil Undermines Risk Appetite, Altcoins Dive Sharply

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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