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April, 2025

• 11 April 2025 1:37 am

  U.S. Stocks Plummet as Trade Tensions with China Intensify

  

  U.S. stock markets continued their downward spiral on April 11, 2025, unable to capitalize on what seemed like a glimmer of hope in trade relations. A temporary 90-day suspension of certain tariffs, with potential for further extension, failed to lift investor spirits as escalating trade disputes took center stage. Wall …

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• 11 April 2025 12:33 am

  Market Drivers – US Session: Markets Brace for US Inflation Data as Dollar Hits New Lows

  

  Global financial markets are on edge as concerns over a potential US-China trade war continue to weigh heavily on investor sentiment, driving the US Dollar to fresh multi-month lows. The US Dollar Index (DXY) slumped below the critical 101.00 level, pressured by declining US yields across the board. On Friday, …

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• 10 April 2025 11:30 pm

  Trump Hints at Extending Tariff Suspension Beyond 90 Days

  

  In a surprising twist to his trade policy, President Donald Trump has left the door open to extending a temporary 90-day suspension of tariffs, a decision he announced just last Wednesday. Speaking to the press during a government meeting, he emphasized that the pause could stretch longer if trade negotiations …

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• 10 April 2025 10:37 pm

  Treasury Turmoil: Tariff Fears Spark Wild Ride in U.S. Bills Market

  

  The U.S. Treasury bills market has experienced significant turbulence in early April 2025, driven by a combination of policy uncertainties and shifting investor sentiment. The upheaval began gaining traction around April 8, when concerns over proposed tariffs, particularly a potential 104% tariff on Chinese goods, started to unsettle markets. This …

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• 10 April 2025 9:27 pm

  Navigating Uncertainty: Federal Reserve Officials Weigh in on Tariffs and Economic Outlook

  

  Recent remarks from Federal Reserve officials highlight a growing sense of caution and complexity as they grapple with the potential economic fallout from proposed tariffs, alongside broader monetary policy challenges. The remarks, made in early April 2025, reflect a central bank navigating uncharted waters, with tariffs posing risks to inflation, …

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• 10 April 2025 8:48 pm

  Gold Holds Firm After Soaring Past $3,170 as Safe-Haven Demand Surges Amid Trade Tensions, Fed Easing Signals

  

  Gold prices shattered records on Thursday, April 10, 2025, surging beyond $3,170 per troy ounce to trade above $3,160, fueled by a potent mix of safe-haven demand and macroeconomic uncertainty. The precious metal’s relentless climb reflects investors’ growing unease over an intensifying US-China trade war, a weakening US dollar, and …

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• 10 April 2025 7:40 pm

  Wall Street’s Liquidity: A Rebound Amid Persistent Challenges

  

  Liquidity, the lifeblood of financial markets, has been a focal point for investors and analysts on Wall Street, particularly after turbulent periods marked by crises and volatility. In recent months, the narrative around liquidity in U.S. stocks and bonds has shifted, with signs of recovery tempered by underlying concerns. Analysts …

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• 10 April 2025 6:58 pm

  Trump’s 145% Tariff Blitz on China Sparks Global Economic Firestorm

  

  President Donald Trump’s bold tariff overhaul, unveiled on April 10, 2025, has ignited a global economic uproar, slashing country-specific duties to a universal 10% for most trade partners while hammering China with a colossal 125% tariff—pushing the total rate to 145% when combined with a prior 20% fentanyl-related levy. This …

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• 10 April 2025 4:09 pm

  Oil Prices Fall as U.S.-China Trade War Escalates, China Inflation Disappoints

  

  Oil prices fell sharply on Thursday, giving back much of the previous session’s rebound, as fears of a prolonged U.S.-China trade war resurfaced and weak inflation data from China deepened concerns over global demand. As of 07:55 ET (11:55 GMT): Brent crude futures (June delivery) dropped 2.8% to $63.62 per …

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• 10 April 2025 1:33 pm

  Forex Market Overview: U.S. Dollar Retreats as Tariff Uncertainty, Recession Fears Weigh on Sentiment

  

  The U.S. dollar fell sharply on Thursday, surrendering gains from the previous session as concerns over a prolonged trade war with China and its potential to tip the U.S. economy into a recession continued to rattle financial markets. As of 05:25 ET (09:25 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY)—which tracks …

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• 10 April 2025 11:59 am

  European Stocks Soar on Trump Tariff Pause, But China Tensions Keep Outlook Cloudy

  

  European equity markets surged on Thursday, joining a global relief rally after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 90-day delay on most of his planned reciprocal tariffs. However, sentiment remained cautious as Trump simultaneously hiked duties on Chinese imports to 125%, signaling continued tension between the world’s two largest economies. …

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• 10 April 2025 11:04 am

  Gold Prices Surge Toward Record High Amid U.S.-China Trade Tensions, Dollar Weakness

  

  Gold prices extended strong gains in Asian trading on Thursday, approaching their all-time high as investors continued to seek safe-haven assets amid deepening U.S.-China trade tensions, despite President Donald Trump’s temporary pause on reciprocal tariffs for most other countries. As of 02:05 ET (06:05 GMT): Spot Gold rose 1.6% to …

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• 10 April 2025 10:29 am

  Bitcoin Jumps 7% as Trump Delays Tariffs, But Trade War Fears Cap Gains

  

  Bitcoin rose sharply on Thursday, rebounding from recent lows after U.S. President Donald Trump postponed the implementation of steep reciprocal tariffs on most major economies. The move briefly lifted market sentiment and triggered a broader rally in risk assets, although lingering concerns over the escalating U.S.-China trade war limited crypto’s …

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