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 …
Read More »Euro Gains Ground Amid Dollar Weakness Driven by Trade Tensions and Fed Uncertainty
The Euro (EUR) has edged higher against the US Dollar (USD) in subdued trading conditions due to the Good Friday holiday, currently trading around 1.139, a 0.28% increase. While the pair has yet to decisively breach the 1.14 threshold, the prevailing market sentiment continues to exert pressure on the US …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Russian Rouble Strengthens to 10-Month High Amid Rising Oil Prices, Easing Tensions
The Russian rouble strengthened past the 81 mark against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, reaching its highest level since June 28, 2024, as climbing oil prices and geopolitical optimism fueled investor demand for the currency. As of 09:00 GMT, the rouble was trading 1.5% higher at 80.90 per dollar in …
Read More »Trump Says China Reaching Out for Talks, Signals Openness to Trade Compromise
U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that China has made multiple overtures for renewed negotiations following Washington’s recent decision to raise tariffs on Chinese goods to 145%, and expressed confidence that a compromise between the two economic giants could still be reached. “We’re talking to China,” Trump told reporters. “We’ve …
Read More »Japan’s Nikkei Posts Best Week in Three Months on Trade Deal Optimism
Japan’s Nikkei 225 index rose 1.03% on Friday, closing at 34,730.28, marking its highest finish in two weeks and notching its strongest weekly performance since mid-January, as hopes grew for progress in U.S.-led trade negotiations. The index touched an intraday high of 34,758.97 before paring slightly into the close. The …
Read More »Oil Prices Jump Over 3% on U.S.-EU Trade Hopes, New Iran Sanctions
Oil prices surged more than 3% on Thursday, marking their strongest daily gain in weeks, as optimism over a potential U.S.-European Union trade deal and fresh U.S. sanctions on Iran stoked concerns about future supply constraints. Brent crude futures settled $2.11 higher, or 3.2%, at $67.96 a barrel West Texas …
Read More »Trump Signals Aggressive Tariff Push and Trade Talks with China
In a spirited Oval Office press conference on April 17, 2025, President Donald Trump outlined an ambitious trade agenda, emphasizing new tariffs, ongoing negotiations with China, and a firm stance on keeping U.S. Steel under American control. His remarks underscored a protectionist approach, with a focus on bolstering domestic industries …
Read More »Dollar Climbs as US-Japan Trade Deal Hopes Ease Tariff Fears
The US dollar gained ground on Thursday, buoyed by growing optimism surrounding a potential trade agreement between the United States and Japan. News of progress in trade negotiations has eased concerns over escalating tariffs, providing a much-needed boost to the greenback after recent volatility.President Donald Trump expressed confidence in the …
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