U.S. stock markets took a sharp dive on Wednesday, rattled by cautious remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, who emphasized the need for greater clarity before making any changes to the central bank’s monetary policy. Speaking at the Economic Club of Chicago, Powell signaled that the Federal Reserve would …
Read More »U.S. Futures Slip as Nvidia Earnings Sink In and Investors Eye U.S.-Iran Nuclear Talks
U.S. stock index futures edged modestly lower on Thursday as investors digested quarterly results fr…
Bitcoin Jumps Over 5% as Short Squeeze and Wall Street Optimism Fuel Crypto Rebound
Bitcoin surged on Thursday, extending its rebound from the previous session as bargain hunting, a wa…
Dollar Steadies After Nvidia Boost, Markets Await Clarity on New U.S. Tariffs
The U.S. dollar stabilized on Thursday after early losses, supported by strong earnings from artific…
Lagarde: AI Lifting Euro Zone Productivity Without Triggering Job Losses—For Now
Artificial intelligence is helping to boost productivity across the euro zone, but it has not yet le…
European Stocks Mixed as Earnings Flood Continues, Nvidia Results Stir Cautious Reaction
European equities traded mixed on Thursday as investors sifted through a heavy slate of regional cor…
Gold Rises as Dollar Softens, Tariff Uncertainty and U.S.–Iran Talks Lift Haven Demand
Gold prices edged higher in Asian trading on Thursday, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar and renewed…
Nvidia Unleashes Another AI Shockwave as Revenue Explodes and Outlook Soars
Nvidia has delivered yet another seismic quarter, reinforcing its position at the epicenter of the g…
Fed Leaders Signal Steady Hands Amid Inflation, Independence, and AI Challenges
St. Louis Federal Reserve President Alberto Musalem emphasized that inflation remains nearly a full …
Significant Rally: Silver Soars Past $90 as Demand Outpaces Supply
Silver prices leapt to $90.95 per ounce, a 4.33% gain in a single day, as investors piled into the m…
Wall Street Rises as Tech Rebound Gains Momentum
U.S. stocks climbed on Tuesday, extending a rebound in technology shares as investors looked ahead t…
Market Analysis
April, 2025
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16 April 2025 9:17 pm
Fed Chair Jerome Powell Sounds Alarm on Tariffs’ Economic Fallout
The U.S. economy is entering a period of unprecedented uncertainty, driven by a sweeping array of new tariffs introduced by the current administration, according to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Speaking at a high-profile economic forum in Chicago, Powell described these trade policies as a historic shift, unparalleled in modern …
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16 April 2025 8:57 pm
Away from US Cards, EU Seeks Freedom with New Payment System
Recent social media buzz has sparked claims that the European Union is set to ban American credit cards and payment platforms like Visa, Mastercard, and PayPal. However, these assertions misrepresent the EU’s actual plans. Far from outlawing these services, the European Central Bank is pushing for the creation of a …
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16 April 2025 7:42 pm
Gold Soars to Record Highs Amid Global Uncertainty
Gold prices have shattered records, surging to an unprecedented $3,330 per ounce, driven by a potent mix of economic and geopolitical factors. Investors are flocking to the safe-haven metal as fears of persistent inflation, escalating tensions in key global regions, and uncertainty surrounding monetary policies grip markets. The relentless climb …
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16 April 2025 7:06 pm
ECB Braces for One More Rate Cut in 2025 as Tariff Tensions Threaten Eurozone Growth
As global trade uncertainties intensify, the European Central Bank (ECB) is gearing up to reduce interest rates for the third time in 2025, with a pivotal decision slated for Thursday, April 17, 2025. Market expectations are firmly set on a 25-basis-point cut, with a 94% probability, though a modest 6% …
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16 April 2025 4:55 pm
Forex Report: Dollar Slides Again as Tariff Jitters and Global Realignment Undermine Confidence
The U.S. dollar resumed its sharp decline on Wednesday, falling broadly across major currencies as escalating trade tensions, shaky investor sentiment, and growing fears of a U.S. recession weighed on the greenback. The losses were most pronounced against traditional safe-haven currencies such as the Swiss franc and euro. Greenback Hit …
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16 April 2025 2:57 pm
Oil Prices Rebound 1% on Hopes of U.S.-China Trade Dialogue, But Demand Outlook Remains Clouded
Oil prices rose 1% on Wednesday, rebounding from early losses as reports suggested a possible thaw in U.S.-China relations, even as persistent concerns over a prolonged trade war and slowing global demand continued to weigh on the broader outlook. As of 09:37 GMT: Brent crude futures were up 64 cents …
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16 April 2025 1:50 pm
Gold Hits All-Time High as Trade Tensions and Nvidia Warning Stoke Market Fears
Gold prices surged to a record high in Asian trading on Wednesday, powered by strong safe haven demand amid deepening U.S.-China trade tensions and mounting uncertainty over the global tech sector, after Nvidia issued a significant impairment warning tied to U.S. chip export restrictions. Spot gold jumped 1.7% to $3,317.92/oz …
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16 April 2025 1:49 pm
Bitcoin Falls as Tariff Turmoil Undermines Risk Appetite, Altcoins Dive Sharply
Bitcoin fell on Wednesday, pulling back sharply from Tuesday’s highs as growing uncertainty around U.S. trade policy under President Donald Trump spooked global markets and dampened demand for speculative assets like cryptocurrencies. As of 01:20 ET (05:20 GMT): Bitcoin (BTC) dropped 2.5% to $83,409.40, retreating from above $86,000 seen a …
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16 April 2025 1:48 pm
European Stocks Fall as U.S.-China Trade War Escalates, Investor Caution Rises
European equity markets retreated on Wednesday, mirroring losses in Asia and on Wall Street, as a sharp escalation in the U.S.-China trade war reignited concerns over global economic growth and pressured risk sentiment. As of 03:05 ET (07:05 GMT): Germany’s DAX fell 0.5% France’s CAC 40 slipped 0.7% U.K.’s FTSE …
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16 April 2025 1:28 am
Market Drivers – US Session: Investors Await BoC Decision, Powell’s Speech
Global Markets Buzz as US Dollar Rebounds and Central Banks Take Center StageThe US Dollar took a breather from its recent sell-off on Tuesday, staging a modest recovery that pushed the US Dollar Index (DXY) above the critical 100.00 mark. Despite lingering trade tensions, market anticipation is running high ahead …
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16 April 2025 12:59 am
USD/JPY Inches Up but Bearish Clouds Loom Near 143
The USD/JPY pair nudged higher on Tuesday, flirting with the 143 mark as it carved out modest gains within its daily range. While the uptick offers a flicker of optimism ahead of the Asian trading session, the broader technical landscape remains shrouded in bearish signals, casting doubt on the sustainability …
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16 April 2025 12:12 am
Oil Prices Rise on U.S. Tariff Exemptions and China’s Crude Import Surge
Oil prices climbed on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, driven by U.S. policy adjustments and a rebound in China’s crude oil imports. Brent crude futures increased by 27 cents, or 0.42%, to $65.15 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose 26 cents, also up 0.42%, to $61.79. The …
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