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April, 2025

• 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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• 26 April 2025 2:10 am

  Wall Street Wins the Week Despite Trade Winds and Economic Concerns

  

  A resilient Wall Street concluded a positive week, with gains fueled by the market’s heavyweight stocks, effectively overshadowing the mixed signals emanating from President Trump’s trade negotiations. The rally in these influential mega-cap companies propelled the S&P 500 past the 5,500 milestone, marking its longest streak of gains since the …

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• 26 April 2025 12:52 am

  Gold Retreats Below $3,300 on Dimmed Trade Hopes, Firmer Dollar

  

  Gold prices took a sharp dive below the $3,300 threshold, shedding over 1.60% to trade at $3,294, as fading hopes for a US-China trade resolution bolstered the US Dollar. Despite a dip in US Treasury yields and a slightly softer US Dollar Index (DXY), which edged up 0.23% to 99.51, …

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• 25 April 2025 11:44 pm

  Bitcoin Consolidates Near $94,000 Amidst Strong Institutional Demand and Shifting Market Sentiment

  

  Bitcoin’s price is currently consolidating around the $94,000 mark, with a 0.85% gain on Friday, maintaining the significant 10% gain it experienced earlier in the week. This upward momentum has been largely attributed to robust institutional demand, evidenced by substantial inflows into U.S. spot Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). These …

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• 25 April 2025 10:57 pm

  Dollar Climbs Amid Trade Talk Confusion and Fed Rate Cut Hopes

  

  The US Dollar gained ground on Friday, with the US Dollar Index (DXY) rising 0.37% to hover near 99.65, as markets grappled with conflicting signals on US-China trade negotiations. Optimism sparked by suggestions of ongoing dialogue and potential tariff relief was quickly tempered by China’s firm denial of any active …

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• 25 April 2025 9:44 pm

  Trump Signals Moderate Stance on Tariffs Amid Market Volatility

  

  In a recent address, US President Donald Trump offered a conciliatory tone regarding the nation’s tariff policies, suggesting a willingness to adopt a more “reasonable” approach. This statement comes amidst ongoing market fluctuations and heightened global economic tensions. Trump further asserted that markets are adapting to the current tariff landscape, …

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• 25 April 2025 8:35 pm

  Pound Stumbles Despite Retail Surge as US Sentiment Retreats, Trade Talks Falter

  

  The Pound Sterling struggled to find its footing against a resilient US Dollar, dipping 0.20% to trade at 1.3311, despite a surprisingly strong UK Retail Sales report. The robust data failed to bolster GBP/USD, which held above the critical 1.3300 level but couldn’t shake off broader market pressures. Meanwhile, US …

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• 25 April 2025 7:30 pm

  US Consumer Confidence Crashes as Trade War Sparks Economic Fears

  

  Consumer sentiment in the US took a nosedive in April, marking the steepest decline since the 1990 recession, driven by chaos from ongoing trade policies. A key index tracking Americans’ financial outlooks plummeted 32% since January, reflecting widespread unease.The consumer sentiment index dropped to 52.2 in April from 57 in …

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• 25 April 2025 11:58 am

  U.K. Retail Sales Defy Expectations with March Rise, Despite Trump Tariff Fallout

  

  U.K. retail sales unexpectedly rose in March, surprising economists and offering a rare bright spot amid growing concerns over the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade policy on global sentiment. According to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) released Friday: Retail sales rose 0.4% month-on-month in …

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• 25 April 2025 11:25 am

  Bitcoin Set for Weekly Gains Despite Cautious Trade on Mixed U.S.-China Signals

  

  Bitcoin edged higher on Friday, adding to strong weekly gains after earlier optimism that U.S. President Donald Trump may soften his stance on trade tariffs. However, investors remained cautious due to conflicting signals around potential U.S.-China negotiations, limiting upside momentum in recent sessions. As of 02:23 ET (06:23 GMT): Bitcoin …

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