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April, 2025

• 29 April 2025 2:43 am

  US Trade Policy Casts Long Shadow of Uncertainty Over Global Markets

  

  The global economy is grappling with fading optimism about the prospect of lower tariffs under current US trade policies, as the administration’s pivot from multilateral cooperation to bilateral deal-making threatens to prolong economic uncertainty. The World Trade Organization (WTO), once a cornerstone of global trade governance, has been significantly weakened …

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• 29 April 2025 1:03 am

  US Dollar Slips as Trade Policy Doubts and China’s Denial Stir Market Uncertainty

  

  The US Dollar Index (DXY) edged lower to around 99.33 on Monday, reflecting growing skepticism about the trajectory of US trade policies under the Trump administration. As markets opened a pivotal week, the US Dollar faced headwinds fueled by China’s outright denial of ongoing trade negotiations, contradicting US claims of …

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• 28 April 2025 11:56 pm

  Dollar/Yen Slips as Treasury Yields Retreat: What’s Driving the Move?

  

  The USD/JPY pair kicked off Monday on a downward trajectory, sliding to 142.06 from Friday’s close of 143.67, mirroring a dip in U.S. Treasury yields. This synchronized retreat underscores the tight correlation between the pair and yields, with markets digesting expectations around U.S. borrowing plans. As investors eye upcoming economic …

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• 28 April 2025 10:34 pm

  Big Tech Selloff Rocks Stocks Amid Trade War Uncertainty and Earnings Watch

  

  A wave of selling pressure in major technology stocks cast a shadow over the market at the start of a pivotal week, where a confluence of corporate earnings reports and crucial economic data loom large. Investors are keenly awaiting insights into how President Donald Trump’s ongoing trade war is impacting …

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• 28 April 2025 9:55 pm

  Gold Surges as Risk-Off Mood Grips Markets Ahead of Key US Data

  

  Gold prices have reignited their upward trajectory, climbing 0.55% to $3,338 as risk-off sentiment sweeps financial markets. With the US Dollar and Treasury yields retreating, investors are flocking to the safe-haven metal amid trade war concerns and anticipation of pivotal US economic data. Here’s why gold is poised to test …

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• 28 April 2025 8:26 pm

  EUR/USD Outlook: Poised for Breakout Amid Trade Optimism and Key Data

  

  The EUR/USD pair was holding steady earlier on Monday, at 1.1356, reflecting a cautious but optimistic market mood. The pair is trading at 1.1390, up 0.26%, at the time of writing. Hopes for a de-escalation in trade tensions have sparked renewed confidence, halting the US Dollar’s recent slide. With critical …

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• 28 April 2025 7:12 pm

  Pound Sterling Climbs Amid Trade War Tensions and BoE Rate Cut Expectations

  

  The Pound Sterling (GBP) is riding a wave of strength, climbing to near 1.3390 against a cautious US Dollar as markets grapple with uncertainty surrounding US-China trade talks. Beijing’s firm denial of President Trump’s claims of ongoing trade discussions with China’s Xi has cast a shadow over global markets, contributing …

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• 28 April 2025 2:35 pm

  European Stocks Edge Higher as Tariff Hopes and Busy Earnings Week Lift Sentiment

  

  European shares opened the week slightly higher on Monday, as investors weighed tentative signs of easing U.S.-China trade tensions and braced for a packed schedule of corporate earnings and key economic data. By 03:55 ET (07:55 GMT): The pan-European Stoxx 600 was up 0.3%. France’s CAC 40 climbed 0.5%. Germany’s …

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• 28 April 2025 1:41 pm

  Gold Prices Slip Further as Hopes for U.S.-China Trade Deescalation Weigh on Safe-Haven Demand

  

  Gold prices extended their recent declines in Asian trading on Monday, moving further away from last week’s record highs, as signs of easing trade tensions between the U.S. and China reduced demand for safe-haven assets. Spot Gold fell 0.8% to $3,292.75 per ounce as of 01:54 ET (05:54 GMT). Gold …

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• 28 April 2025 11:35 am

  Oil Prices Edge Higher but Remain Pressured by Trade and Supply Concerns

  

  Oil prices inched higher on Monday, but gains remained modest as uncertainty over U.S.-China trade talks and the prospect of increased OPEC+ output continued to weigh on the outlook for global growth and fuel demand. Brent crude futures rose 21 cents, or 0.3%, to $67.08 a barrel by 0742 GMT. …

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• 28 April 2025 10:30 am

  Asian Stocks Mixed as Toyota Surges, U.S.-China Trade Uncertainty Lingers

  

  Asian stock markets traded mixed on Monday, with Japanese shares outperforming following a surge in Toyota shares, while Chinese markets remained subdued amid persistent uncertainty over U.S.-China trade talks. Wall Street closed last week with gains across major indexes, but U.S. stock futures pointed lower during Asian hours as trade …

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• 28 April 2025 9:12 am

  Bank of Japan Expected to Hold Rates Steady Amid Rising Global Trade Risks

  

  The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is widely expected to leave interest rates unchanged at its policy meeting concluding on Thursday, while warning of mounting risks to the fragile Japanese economy stemming from U.S. tariff escalation. Governor Kazuo Ueda signaled last week in Washington that while the BOJ remains committed to …

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• 28 April 2025 1:14 am

  Weekly market recap: China dictates market directions

  

  US dollar managed to grasp confidence of investors gradually after positive developments of a potential trade deal between Washington and Beijing throughout last trading week. The possibility to de-escalate trade war between USA and China after increased US president Donald Trump said that the huge tariffs on China could be …

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