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April, 2025

• 1 April 2025 8:39 pm

  Gold Prices Retreat After Soaring Past $3,130 as Manufacturing Stumbles

  

  Gold prices are down -0.52%, trading around $ 3,107 per ounce, at the time of writing. Earlier during the North American session, the precious metal was stealing the spotlight once again, with spot prices climbing above $3,130 per ounce in a remarkable rally. The surge came on the heels of …

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• 1 April 2025 6:57 pm

  Trump’s Tariff Tease Sparks Market Optimism: A Risk-On Revival?

  

  Financial markets are buzzing with a renewed sense of optimism today, as positive risk sentiment holds strong through the trading session. The catalyst? Overnight remarks from none other than Trump himself, whose comments on tariffs have injected a dose of hope into an otherwise jittery market landscape. With risk assets …

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• 1 April 2025 3:58 pm

  Dollar Holds Steady as Markets Await Trump’s Reciprocal Tariffs

  

  The U.S. dollar remained stable on Tuesday as investors prepared for new reciprocal tariffs set to be announced by President Donald Trump on Wednesday. Market Focus on U.S. Economic Data Investors are closely watching the U.S. Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) and the ISM Manufacturing Index, both due …

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• 1 April 2025 2:30 pm

  U.S. Stock Futures Steady as Investors Weigh Recession Risks Ahead of Tariff Announcements

  

  Wall Street index futures traded in tight ranges on Tuesday, stabilizing after a turbulent first quarter, as investors assessed the potential impact of upcoming trade tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump. Stock Futures Movement Dow Jones Futures fell 60 points (-0.1%). S&P 500 Futures traded flat. Nasdaq 100 Futures gained …

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• 1 April 2025 12:10 pm

  Gold Hits New Record High Amid Market Uncertainty Over U.S. Tariffs

  

  Gold prices surged to an all-time high in Asian trading on Tuesday, driven by rising safe-haven demand as investors braced for upcoming tariff announcements from U.S. President Donald Trump. Gold’s Record-Breaking Rally Spot Gold rose 0.7% to $3,148.10 per ounce, marking its highest level ever. Gold Futures (June) gained 0.3% …

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• 1 April 2025 10:51 am

  RBA Holds Rates at 4.1%, Flags Inflation Progress but Stays Cautious

  

  The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) kept interest rates steady at 4.1% on Tuesday, as widely anticipated, while acknowledging progress in lowering inflation but maintaining a cautious stance amid economic uncertainties. Key Takeaways from the RBA Decision: Cash Rate Held at 4.1%: This follows a 25-basis-point cut in February. Inflation …

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March, 2025

• 29 March 2025 12:33 am

  Gold Soars to Record Heights: Safe-Haven Surge Amid Trump Tariff Tensions

  

  Gold prices shattered records on Friday, surging to an all-time high of $3,086 as investors flocked to the safe-haven metal amid escalating global trade uncertainty and shifting U.S. monetary policy expectations. The XAU/USD pair traded at $3,079, marking a robust 0.79% gain, fueled by a weakening U.S. dollar and sliding …

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• 28 March 2025 10:44 pm

  Reading Between the Lines: Why Is the EU Preparing for a Disaster—and What Does It Mean for Markets?

  

  The European Union issued an urgent directive to its 450 million citizens: stockpile 72 hours’ worth of supplies to brace for potential crises. Framed as a safeguard against “emerging threats,” this move—while not explicitly tied to Russia’s aggression in Ukraine—signals a bloc-wide push to fortify resilience amid rising geopolitical and …

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• 28 March 2025 10:03 pm

  Oil Prices Teeter Amid Recession Fears, Yet Secure Third Weekly Win

  

  In a volatile dance of global economics, oil prices dipped on Friday as concerns mounted over a potential recession triggered by escalating U.S. tariff wars. Despite the late-week stumble, crude managed to notch its third consecutive weekly gain, buoyed by intensified U.S. pressure on OPEC heavyweights Venezuela and Iran. Brent …

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• 28 March 2025 8:37 pm

  PCE Inflation Stays Hot: Markets Tumble as Rate Cut Hopes Fade

  

  A wave of market unease swept through Wall Street Friday, triggered by persistent inflationary pressures and the looming shadow of potential trade tariffs. Stocks experienced a sharp decline, with major indices registering significant losses, as investors grappled with the reality of a potentially prolonged period of higher interest rates.The catalyst …

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• 28 March 2025 7:36 pm

  USD Wobbles as Stagflation Fears Trigger Gold Rush

  

  A potent mix of disappointing US consumer sentiment data and mounting stagflation anxieties has triggered a surge towards safe-haven assets, propelling gold to unprecedented heights, while the US Dollar faces significant headwinds. The US Dollar Index (DXY) has breached the critical 104.00 level, signaling a potential shift in investor confidence …

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• 28 March 2025 6:49 pm

  Trump’s Tariff Tango: A New Tune with Canada’s PM Amid Global Trade Tensions

  

  In a surprising twist to the escalating tariff drama, U.S. President Donald Trump struck an optimistic chord on March 28, 2025, after what he called an “extremely productive” first phone call with Canada’s newly minted Prime Minister, Mark Carney. The conversation, detailed in a glowing post on Trump’s Truth Social …

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• 28 March 2025 5:25 pm

  U.S. Core PCE Inflation Rises, Keeping Fed Cautious on Rate Cuts

  

  The core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, increased in February, signaling persistent inflationary pressures that could delay rate cuts. Key PCE Inflation Data Headline PCE (YoY): +2.5% (unchanged from January, in line with estimates). Headline PCE (MoM): +0.3% (same as January). Core PCE …

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