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April, 2025

• 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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• 15 April 2025 11:45 pm

  U.S. Treasury Yields Slide Amid Speculation of Foreign Sell-Offs

  

  On Tuesday, April 15, 2025, U.S. Treasury yields experienced a notable decline, reflecting heightened volatility in financial markets during the second day of the new trading week. This dip follows a turbulent period marked by trade tensions that shook global markets, threatening the long-standing status of U.S. Treasury bonds as …

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