Bitcoin has stormed past the $80,000 mark, shrugging off a nerve-rattling dip below $75,000 during the chaos of Black Monday. The swift recovery has ignited fresh optimism across the crypto market, with investors riding a wave of renewed confidence. Fueled by expectations of favorable monetary policy shifts and a surge …
Read More »European Stocks Steady as Markets Await US-China Trade Developments and Fed Meeting
European shares traded largely flat on Monday, with investors focused on upcoming U.S.-China trade t…
Oil Prices Drop Sharply as OPEC+ Announces Large Output Increase
Oil prices fell significantly in Asian trading on Monday, after OPEC+ surprised markets by announcin…
Bitcoin Slips in Quiet Trade as Market Awaits Clearer U.S.-China Signals
Bitcoin dipped in low-volume trading on Monday, with most Asian markets closed for holidays and sent…
Gold Rebounds Modestly as Dollar Weakens, But Trade Optimism and Fed Caution Limit Upside
Gold prices edged higher in early Asian trading on Monday, recovering from last week’s losses …
Financial Markets’ Weekly Recap: US Economy, Earnings, Growth, and Jobs in Focus
North American Markets: Seizing Opportunities in VolatilityNorth American financial markets reflect …
Fed Rate Cut Hopes Fade as Robust Jobs Data Signals Steady Policy
The US labor market’s surprising strength has slammed the brakes on expectations for Federal Reserve…
Gold Stabilizes as Investors Pivot to Dollar and Bonds Amid Economic Shocks
Gold prices are buckling under pressure, sliding to $3,225 per ounce, before stablizing at the $3,24…
Why Is the Dollar Tanking Despite Friday’s Stellar Jobs Report?
Why Is the Dollar Tanking Despite a Stellar Jobs Report?The US Dollar is reeling, defying logic afte…
Dow Rockets Past 41,300 on Stellar Jobs Data, but Tariffs Threaten Gains
A blockbuster US jobs report has propelled the Dow Jones Industrial Average beyond 41,300, crushing …
EUR/USD Surges to 1.1332: Hot Inflation and US Jobs Data Ignite Volatility
The EUR/USD pair is charging toward 1.1332, gaining 0.42% during Friday’s North American trading ses…
Market Analysis
April, 2025
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9 April 2025 8:27 pm
FOMC Minutes Set to Shed Light on Rates and Tariffs
The financial world is buzzing with anticipation as the minutes from the Federal Reserve’s March 18-19 monetary policy meeting are slated for release this Wednesday at 6:00 PM GMT. At that gathering, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) opted to keep the federal funds rate steady at 4.25%-4.50%, signaling a …
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9 April 2025 7:37 pm
Why Have Fitch and Goldman Sachs Sounded the Alarm on U.S. Tariff Risks in 2025?
The escalating trade tensions between the United States and China have sparked serious concerns from leading financial institutions, with Fitch Ratings and Goldman Sachs issuing stark warnings about the potential economic fallout from new U.S. tariffs. As the world’s two largest economies lock horns over trade policies, these institutions highlight …
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9 April 2025 4:19 pm
China Hits Back with 50% Tariff Hike on U.S. Imports as Trade War Escalates
China announced on Wednesday that it will impose an additional 50% tariff on a wide range of U.S. imports, significantly escalating the ongoing trade conflict with the United States. The move comes in direct response to President Donald Trump’s latest tariff increase, which raised total U.S. duties on Chinese goods …
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9 April 2025 3:07 pm
Gold Jumps as Trump Tariffs Spark Safe-Haven Rush, Dollar Sinks to 6-Month Low
Gold prices surged in Asian trading on Wednesday, regaining ground above the $3,000 mark as investors flocked to safe-haven assets after U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on China took effect. A weakening U.S. dollar further boosted demand for the yellow metal. As of 02:35 ET (06:35 GMT): Spot Gold …
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9 April 2025 11:48 am
Oil Prices Slide to Lowest Since February 2021 Amid Trade War and Supply Concerns
Oil prices extended their losing streak to a fifth straight session on Wednesday, dropping to levels not seen since February 2021, as an escalating tariff war between the United States and China stoked fears of weakening global demand. At the same time, expectations of rising supply added further pressure to …
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9 April 2025 10:23 am
Bitcoin Slumps as Trump Tariffs Take Effect and Major Holder Reveals $5.9B Loss
Bitcoin tumbled sharply on Wednesday, erasing much of its recent rebound as U.S. President Donald Trump’s steep trade tariffs officially took effect, triggering a broad selloff across global markets and fueling fears of a full-scale trade war. Adding to the pressure was a troubling disclosure from Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR)—the largest publicly …
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9 April 2025 2:25 am
Bitcoin and Cryptos Slide Amid Tariff Concerns and Market Uncertainty
Bitcoin experienced a notable decline in trading on Tuesday, retreating from its morning highs as investors grappled with uncertainties surrounding the Trump administration’s trade policies. The world’s leading cryptocurrency by market capitalization fell to a daily low of approximately $77,000, down from earlier levels near $80,000. This drop reflects broader …
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9 April 2025 1:27 am
Trade Wars and Fed Dilemmas: A Brewing Economic Tempest
Wall Street is gripped by unease as fears of a looming recession intensify, driven by steep tariffs from the U.S. president that have rattled the global economy and raised questions about the Federal Reserve’s independence. Economic outlooks have darkened, with forecasts pivoting from a hopeful 1.3% GDP growth to a …
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9 April 2025 12:39 am
Trade War Tremors Ease Slightly as Oil Prices Fiercely Fluctuate
While the specter of a deepening U.S.-China trade war continues to loom large over the global economy, sending ripples of recession fears through financial markets, the oil market is exhibiting a slightly less dramatic picture than initially reported. Following a brutal Monday triggered by escalating tariff threats, Tuesday’s trading initially …
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8 April 2025 11:11 pm
Tariff Turmoil: Fed Officials Warn of Economic Ripples
In a striking revelation, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee sounded the alarm on Tuesday about the unexpectedly massive scale of U.S. tariffs, a development that could spell trouble for American importers with limited alternatives. Goolsbee emphasized that these tariffs, far exceeding what most market observers had predicted, …
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8 April 2025 9:54 pm
U.S. Implements 104% Tariffs on China Amid Escalating Trade Tensions
On April 8, 2025, the White House rolled out a significant escalation in its trade policy, announcing that a staggering 104% tariff on Chinese imports took effect at noon Eastern Time. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt revealed the measure as a direct counterstrike to China’s imposition of 34% duties …
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8 April 2025 8:47 pm
Stock Markets Surge Amid Recession Fears and Trade War Jitters
A potential escalation of the trade war could plunge the U.S. and global economies into a recession this year, according to warnings from several major Wall Street banks, a move that might further dampen demand for stocks. Despite these ominous predictions, global stock markets defied the gloom with a robust …
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