Market Analysis

April, 2025

  • 15 April 2025 9:17 pm

    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 …

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  • 15 April 2025 8:15 pm

    Why Is the Euro Becoming a Safe Haven Amid Trump Tariff Turmoil?

    As global markets brace for the impact of proposed U.S. tariffs under President Donald Trump’s administration, an unexpected player has emerged as a beacon of stability: the euro. Investors, rattled by the uncertainty of trade disruptions, are increasingly turning to the European currency, traditionally overshadowed by the U.S. dollar in …

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  • 15 April 2025 7:00 pm

    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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  • 15 April 2025 4:57 pm

    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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  • 15 April 2025 3:42 pm

    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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  • 15 April 2025 1:06 pm

    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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  • 15 April 2025 12:51 pm

    Gold Eases Slightly but Holds Near Record Highs Amid Tariff Uncertainty, Recession Fears

    Gold prices dipped modestly in Asian trading on Tuesday, but remained within striking distance of record highs, as safe-haven demand held firm amid ongoing U.S.-China trade tensions and growing fears of a global economic slowdown. As of 01:51 ET (05:51 GMT): Spot gold was down 0.4% at $3,224.60 per ounce …

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  • 15 April 2025 12:47 am

    Bouncing Back: Can Bitcoin Sustain the Recovery Amid Global Shifts?

    The crypto market’s 2% dip to $2.8 trillion on Monday belies a broader story of resilience, with Bitcoin clawing its way above $85,100 after a 15% surge from last week’s $74,500 low. Solana and Ethereum are riding bullish waves, and U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF outflows are slowing, hinting at renewed …

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  • 15 April 2025 12:32 am

    Market Drivers – US Session: RBA Minutes and UK Jobs Data In Focus

    The U.S. dollar’s slide into a fourth week of losses underscores a shifting global landscape, with investors buoyed by easing U.S.-China trade tensions and a brighter risk appetite. As attention turns to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) latest meeting minutes and the UK’s labor market report, these releases promise …

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  • 14 April 2025 11:34 pm

    Gold Declines as Investor Focus Shifts Back to US Treasury Bonds

    Gold prices slipped at the start of Monday’s trading session, driven by renewed investor interest in US Treasury bonds, which saw increased demand at the beginning of the new week. This resurgence follows a period of waning confidence in bonds as one of the safest assets in global financial markets.Futures …

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  • 14 April 2025 10:31 pm

    US Dollar Stages Modest Recovery Amid Lingering Stagflation Fears

    The US Dollar Index (DXY) saw turbulent trading near the 99 level during Monday’s session, rebounding slightly after touching a three-year low. Despite ongoing concerns over tariff uncertainties, declining consumer confidence, and heightened inflation expectations, the index stabilized around 99.60. These issues continue to weigh heavily on market sentiment. Technically, …

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  • 14 April 2025 10:13 pm

    US and Japan Gear Up for High-Stakes Trade Talks, with Implications for USD/JPY

    As Japan and the United States gear up for crucial trade negotiations set to begin in Washington on Thursday, global markets are closely observing the proceedings. These discussions position Japan as the first major economy to engage with the current US administration following a significant tariff announcement earlier this month. …

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  • 14 April 2025 9:24 pm

    Tariffs Present a Major Economic Challenge, Says Fed’s Waller

    Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller has described the current administration’s tariff policies as one of the most substantial shocks to the US economy in recent decades. These measures could prompt the central bank to reduce interest rates to stave off a recession, though they might also be a strategic negotiating …

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