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April, 2025

• 4 April 2025 9:05 pm

  U.S. dollar recovers following NFP report

  

  The U.S. dollar continues to rise, benefiting from the increase in job growth revealed by Friday’s employment readings, which were largely mixed.The dollar index, which measures the performance of the U.S. currency against six major currencies, rose to 102.46 points compared to the previous daily close of 102.07 points.The index …

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• 4 April 2025 8:08 pm

  Fed Chair Powell Warns of Economic Fallout from Trump’s Aggressive Tariffs

  

  In a speech delivered on Friday at the Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing’s annual conference, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell cautioned that the economic consequences of President Trump’s newly proposed tariffs could be far more significant than initially anticipated. Powell highlighted that these tariff increases, which exceed earlier …

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• 4 April 2025 7:27 pm

  Gold Prices Plummet as Fed’s Hawkish Stance Dampens Safe-Haven Appeal

  

  Gold prices have declined for the second consecutive day, sliding more than 2.80% to a seven-day low of $3,023 per troy ounce, as the metal’s safe-haven allure fades. The drop follows remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell during a conference in Virginia, where he adopted a hawkish tone that …

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• 4 April 2025 5:36 pm

  U.S. Jobs Report Exceeds Expectations, but Rising Unemployment and Revisions Fuel Economic Uncertainty

  

  The U.S. economy added more jobs than expected in March, but significant downward revisions to February’s employment numbers and an uptick in the unemployment rate have heightened uncertainty about the direction of the economy, complicating the Federal Reserve’s path forward on interest rates. According to data released Friday by the …

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• 4 April 2025 5:01 pm

  U.S. Stock Futures Plunge as China Tariffs Trigger Fears of Global Recession

  

  U.S. stock index futures fell sharply on Friday, deepening losses after China announced sweeping tariffs on all U.S. imports, intensifying the trade war between the world’s two largest economies just days after President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff hike. At 08:00 ET (12:00 GMT), Dow Jones futures plunged 1,150 points, or …

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• 4 April 2025 2:59 pm

  China Retaliates with New Tariffs and Export Curbs in Intensifying Trade Conflict with the U.S.

  

  In a fresh escalation of the ongoing trade tensions between China and the United States, Beijing unveiled significant retaliatory measures on Friday, responding to recent tariff hikes announced by U.S. President Donald Trump. The Chinese Ministry of Finance announced the implementation of an additional 34% tariff on all American imports, …

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• 4 April 2025 12:39 pm

  European Stocks Slide, Heading for Worst Weekly Drop in Three Years Amid Trump Tariff Shock

  

  European shares fell sharply on Friday, poised for their steepest weekly decline in three years, as investors grew increasingly anxious about a potential global recession after U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled sweeping tariffs targeting key trading partners. The pan-European STOXX 600 index dropped 1.8% by 0815 GMT, bringing its weekly …

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• 4 April 2025 11:18 am

  Gold Prices Ease but Set for Fifth Weekly Gain Amid Trump Tariff Fallout; U.S. Jobs Data Eyed

  

  Gold prices retreated slightly in Asian trading on Friday but were still headed for their fifth consecutive weekly advance, buoyed by sustained safe-haven demand amid concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump’s extensive tariff measures. Spot Gold slipped 0.4% to $3,101.35 per ounce by 02:10 ET (06:10 GMT). Earlier this week, …

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• 4 April 2025 10:34 am

  Bitcoin Edges Lower as Trump Tariffs Stoke Recession Fears; Markets Await U.S. Payroll Data

  

  Bitcoin prices slipped slightly on Friday amid a broad risk-off move across global markets after U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff announcement intensified fears of a global economic slowdown, dampening appetite for speculative assets. The world’s largest cryptocurrency was down 0.3% at $83,121.50 by 01:50 ET (05:50 GMT). Trump’s Comprehensive …

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• 4 April 2025 1:45 am

  Tariff Turmoil: USD/CHF Crashes to Multi-Month Lows After Liberation Day Shock

  

  The USD/CHF currency pair took a dramatic nosedive during Thursday’s trading session, plummeting to the 0.8600 zone—its lowest point since October. This steep decline, which saw the pair shed over 2% in a single day, marked a six-month low and underscored a broader wave of weakness gripping the US Dollar. …

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• 4 April 2025 12:58 am

  NFP Preview: What to Expect? Why do Investors Focus on Powell’s Speech?

  

  The looming U.S. Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) report on Friday has garnered a significant amount of attention, yet many analysts believe Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s subsequent speech will hold far greater sway over market sentiment.In a climate fraught with trade tensions and evolving economic forecasts, investors are keenly focused on …

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• 3 April 2025 11:42 pm

  Trump Tariffs, Weak Data Send Dollar Tumbling: Recession Fears Grip Markets

  

  The US Dollar is experiencing a sharp decline, plummeting towards the 102.00 mark as a confluence of factors shakes investor confidence. President Trump’s recently announced “Liberation Day” tariff plan, coupled with surprisingly weak economic data, has ignited fears of a looming economic slowdown, sending shockwaves through global markets. This sudden …

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• 3 April 2025 10:36 pm

  Oil Prices Plunge as OPEC+ Increases Supply Amid Global Trade Fears

  

  A significant shift in global oil markets occurred as major oil-producing nations announced a larger-than-anticipated supply increase, triggering a sharp drop in crude prices. The decision, made by a coalition of key oil-producing countries, will see an additional 411,000 barrels per day entering the market beginning next month.This move, intended …

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