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 »Bitcoin Holds Steady Amid Trump Tariff Uncertainty
Bitcoin remained stable on Wednesday, with little buying interest as investors stayed risk-averse ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade tariff announcement. The world’s largest cryptocurrency has shown a marginal recovery this week after suffering sharp losses in Q1 2025. However, the rebound remains fragile amid economic turbulence under Trump’s …
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 »European Stocks Decline as Investors Await Clarity on Trump’s Tariffs
European equity markets opened lower on Wednesday, as investors remained cautious ahead of the anticipated tariff announcement by the Trump administration. Markets are seeking more clarity on the scale and impact of the proposed trade barriers, which could significantly affect global trade and economic growth. European Markets at a Glance …
Read More »Gold Eases from Record High as Markets Await Trump’s Tariff Details
Gold prices edged lower in Asian trading on Wednesday, retreating slightly after hitting an all-time high in the previous session, as traders remained cautious ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s April 2 tariff announcements. Gold Market Performance Spot gold (XAU/USD) fell 0.3% to $3,116.24 per ounce by 00:57 ET (04:57 …
Read More »Has Musk Handed Tesla to Warren Buffett? April Fool’s Ruse That Fooled the World
On April 1, 2025, a jaw-dropping rumor lit up the internet: Elon Musk had sold Tesla, his electric vehicle juggernaut, to Warren Buffett, the sage of Omaha and Berkshire Hathaway’s mastermind. The tale, sparked by a crafty online post, sent shockwaves through X, with fans and skeptics alike buzzing over …
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, …
Read More »Wall Street Rise Though Markets Teeter on Edge as Tariff Uncertainty Looms
In a whirlwind of volatility, the stock market clawed its way into positive territory on Tuesday, riding the waves of anticipation surrounding an imminent tariff policy announcement from the White House. The broad market index edged up by a modest 0.3%, while its tech-heavy counterpart surged 0.7%. Meanwhile, the blue-chip …
Read More »Gold Prices Retreat After Soaring Past $3,130 as Manufacturing Stumbles
Gold prices are down -0.52%, trading around $ 3,107 per ounce, at the time of writing. Earlier during the North American session, the precious metal was stealing the spotlight once again, with spot prices climbing above $3,130 per ounce in a remarkable rally. The surge came on the heels of …
Read More »Trump’s Tariff Tease Sparks Market Optimism: A Risk-On Revival?
Financial markets are buzzing with a renewed sense of optimism today, as positive risk sentiment holds strong through the trading session. The catalyst? Overnight remarks from none other than Trump himself, whose comments on tariffs have injected a dose of hope into an otherwise jittery market landscape. With risk assets …
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