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 »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 »Bitcoin Rises as Hopes for U.S. Trade Negotiations Lift Risk Appetite; Altcoins Rally
Bitcoin climbed on Thursday, rebounding from Wednesday’s lows as investors welcomed signs of possible trade de-escalation between the U.S. and major partners like Japan and China. Meanwhile, hawkish comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell added a dose of caution but did little to dent the rebound in crypto markets. …
Read More »Market Movers: S&P 500 Climbs, Dow Falters Amid Corporate Shifts
The stock market painted a mixed picture on Thursday, April 17, 2025, as the S&P 500 fought to recover from recent losses, gaining 0.8% in volatile trading. The Nasdaq Composite followed suit, inching up 0.4% after fluctuating throughout the day. However, the Dow Jones Industrial Average stumbled, shedding 300 points …
Read More »U.S. Futures Trade Mixed as Tech Rebounds, Tariff Optimism Lifts Sentiment
U.S. stock index futures showed a mixed performance Thursday, with the tech sector staging a recovery after Wednesday’s heavy losses, as optimism grew over potential trade deals between the U.S. and its key global partners. As of 06:00 ET (10:00 GMT): Dow Jones Futures declined 70 points, or 0.2% S&P …
Read More »Bitcoin Rises as Hopes for U.S. Trade Negotiations Lift Risk Appetite; Altcoins Rally
Bitcoin climbed on Thursday, rebounding from Wednesday’s lows as investors welcomed signs of possible trade de-escalation between the U.S. and major partners like Japan and China. Meanwhile, hawkish comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell added a dose of caution but did little to dent the rebound in crypto markets. …
Read More »S&P 500 Q1 2025 Earnings: Banks Shine, Tech Faces Tariff Turbulence
The first-quarter earnings season for 2025 kicked off the week of April 14 with a burst of activity, as over 30 S&P 500 companies unveiled their financial results. Major banks and healthcare giants led the charge, delivering a mix of robust performances and cautious outlooks against a backdrop of economic …
Read More »Stocks Plummet as Fed Chair Jerome Powell Signals Caution on Rates
U.S. stock markets took a sharp dive on Wednesday, rattled by cautious remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, who emphasized the need for greater clarity before making any changes to the central bank’s monetary policy. Speaking at the Economic Club of Chicago, Powell signaled that the Federal Reserve would …
Read More »Fed Chair Jerome Powell Sounds Alarm on Tariffs’ Economic Fallout
The U.S. economy is entering a period of unprecedented uncertainty, driven by a sweeping array of new tariffs introduced by the current administration, according to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Speaking at a high-profile economic forum in Chicago, Powell described these trade policies as a historic shift, unparalleled in modern …
Read More »ECB Braces for One More Rate Cut in 2025 as Tariff Tensions Threaten Eurozone Growth
As global trade uncertainties intensify, the European Central Bank (ECB) is gearing up to reduce interest rates for the third time in 2025, with a pivotal decision slated for Thursday, April 17, 2025. Market expectations are firmly set on a 25-basis-point cut, with a 94% probability, though a modest 6% …
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