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Oil prices tumbled nearly 3% on April 21, 2025, as signs of progress in US-Iran nuclear talks and mounting concerns over economic slowdowns driven by tariff policies weighed heavily on the market. Brent crude futures dropped 2.8% to $66.03 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell 2.6% …
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19 November, 2025 11:23 pm
Federal Reserve minutes flag deep split over December policy move as data blackout muddies outlook
Federal Reserve officials were sharply divided over whether to deliver another rate cut at the Dec. …
19 November, 2025 8:27 pm
Stocks edge higher as Nvidia earnings and Fed minutes keep bulls cautious
U.S. equities stabilized after a multi-day slide, with the S&P 500 up 0.2%, the Nasdaq +0.3%, an…
19 November, 2025 3:59 pm
Bitcoin steadies near seven-month lows as traders eye U.S. jobs data and Fed signals
Bitcoin edged higher after a sharp selloff, with investors treading carefully ahead of a long-delaye…
19 November, 2025 2:47 pm
Gold Rises in Asia as Fiscal Jitters and Fed Uncertainty Lift Safe-Haven Demand
Gold advanced in Asian trading, supported by safe-haven flows amid fresh worries about fiscal sustai…
19 November, 2025 1:53 pm
Europe Opens Cautious as Nvidia Looms; UK CPI Eases, Oil Slips on U.S. Stock Build
European equities were little changed early Wednesday as traders held fire ahead of Nvidia’s quarter…
19 November, 2025 12:55 pm
U.K. Inflation Cools Less Than Forecast, Keeping BoE December Cut in Play
U.K. inflation eased in October but by slightly less than expected, leaving the Bank of England on a…
19 November, 2025 12:10 pm
Fed Minutes: A Pivotal December Decision Looms
On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve will publish the minutes of its most recent meeting – widely seen …
18 November, 2025 10:42 pm
Bitcoin Sinks Below $90K Amid Fed Uncertainty; Cloudflare Outage Adds to Market Strain
Bitcoin slid to its lowest level in nearly seven months on Tuesday, briefly breaching the $90,000 th…
18 November, 2025 8:54 pm
Wall Street Extends Losses as Nvidia Earnings, Delayed Jobs Data Keep Risk Appetite in Check
U.S. equities fell Tuesday, deepening November’s pullback as investors trimmed exposure to mega-cap …
18 November, 2025 7:59 pm
U.S. Factory Orders Rebound in August, but Core Capex Softer Than First Estimated
U.S. new orders for manufactured goods rose in August, snapping the prior month’s decline, though a …
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21 April 2025 7:53 pm
Gold Soars to Record High Near $3,425 Amid Trump-Powell Feud, Trade Tensions
Gold prices skyrocketed to a record high near $3,425 during North American trading hours on Monday, propelled by a sharply declining US Dollar and escalating concerns over the Federal Reserve’s independence. President Donald Trump’s ongoing feud with Fed Chairman Jerome Powell, coupled with uncertainties surrounding US-China trade relations and his …
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21 April 2025 2:59 pm
U.S. Stock Futures Slide as Trump-Powell Rift Undermines Market Confidence
U.S. stock index futures fell sharply on Monday as investors reacted to mounting tensions between President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, renewing fears over the central bank’s independence and further destabilizing sentiment already shaken by trade and monetary policy uncertainty. Trump-Powell Clash Sparks Market Turmoil The latest …
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21 April 2025 1:32 pm
Dollar Plunges to Multi-Year Lows as Trump’s Fed Shake-Up Plan Jolts Investor Confidence
The U.S. dollar tumbled sharply on Monday, hitting multi-year lows against key global currencies, as markets were rattled by President Donald Trump’s push to oust Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell—a move that threatens to undermine the independence of the U.S. central bank. With investor confidence in U.S. monetary policy taking …
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21 April 2025 12:36 pm
Oil Prices Slip Nearly 2% as U.S.-Iran Nuclear Talks and Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Ease Supply Concerns
Oil prices fell sharply in early Asian trading on Monday, as progress in U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations and a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine reduced the geopolitical risk premium that had recently driven crude markets higher. By 21:55 ET (01:55 GMT): Brent crude futures (June delivery) declined 1.8% to $66.76 per barrel …
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21 April 2025 11:44 am
Gold Hits Record High as Trump’s Fed Overhaul Plan and Russia-Ukraine Escalation Spur Safe-Haven Demand
Gold prices surged to fresh all-time highs in Asian trading on Monday, driven by deepening uncertainty over U.S. monetary policy and a spike in geopolitical tensions following the expiration of a short-lived Russia-Ukraine truce. Spot gold jumped 1.4% to $3,396.16 per ounce. Gold futures (June delivery) surged 1.8% to $3,388.20 …
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21 April 2025 10:58 am
Bitcoin Surges Over 3% as Dollar Hits 3-Year Low on Fed Turmoil Fears
Bitcoin rallied more than 3% on Monday, climbing to its highest level in nearly three weeks, as markets responded to a sharp decline in the U.S. dollar triggered by rising concerns over the independence of the Federal Reserve. By 02:31 ET (06:31 GMT), Bitcoin rose 3.2% to $87,518.0, recovering nearly …
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21 April 2025 4:33 am
Financial Markets’ Weekly Recap: Global Markets Navigate Tariff Tensions and Monetary Policy Shifts
Global financial markets this week grappled with heightened volatility driven by U.S. tariff policies, monetary policy adjustments, and geopolitical developments. U.S. equities saw mixed performance, with the S&P 500 down 1.5% and the Nasdaq falling 2.6%, pressured by semiconductor export restrictions. The bond market offered some stability, though 10-year Treasury …
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18 April 2025 11:30 pm
Five Questions About Trump’s Desire To Fire Fed Chair
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 …
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18 April 2025 10:11 pm
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 …
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18 April 2025 7:05 pm
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 …
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18 April 2025 5:07 pm
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. …
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18 April 2025 3:21 pm
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 …
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