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April, 2025

• 21 April 2025 12:36 pm

  Oil Prices Slip Nearly 2% as U.S.-Iran Nuclear Talks and Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Ease Supply Concerns

  

  Oil prices fell sharply in early Asian trading on Monday, as progress in U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations and a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine reduced the geopolitical risk premium that had recently driven crude markets higher. By 21:55 ET (01:55 GMT): Brent crude futures (June delivery) declined 1.8% to $66.76 per barrel …

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• 21 April 2025 11:44 am

  Gold Hits Record High as Trump’s Fed Overhaul Plan and Russia-Ukraine Escalation Spur Safe-Haven Demand

  

  Gold prices surged to fresh all-time highs in Asian trading on Monday, driven by deepening uncertainty over U.S. monetary policy and a spike in geopolitical tensions following the expiration of a short-lived Russia-Ukraine truce. Spot gold jumped 1.4% to $3,396.16 per ounce. Gold futures (June delivery) surged 1.8% to $3,388.20 …

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• 21 April 2025 10:58 am

  Bitcoin Surges Over 3% as Dollar Hits 3-Year Low on Fed Turmoil Fears

  

  Bitcoin rallied more than 3% on Monday, climbing to its highest level in nearly three weeks, as markets responded to a sharp decline in the U.S. dollar triggered by rising concerns over the independence of the Federal Reserve. By 02:31 ET (06:31 GMT), Bitcoin rose 3.2% to $87,518.0, recovering nearly …

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• 21 April 2025 4:33 am

  Financial Markets’ Weekly Recap: Global Markets Navigate Tariff Tensions and Monetary Policy Shifts

  

  Global financial markets this week grappled with heightened volatility driven by U.S. tariff policies, monetary policy adjustments, and geopolitical developments. U.S. equities saw mixed performance, with the S&P 500 down 1.5% and the Nasdaq falling 2.6%, pressured by semiconductor export restrictions. The bond market offered some stability, though 10-year Treasury …

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• 18 April 2025 11:30 pm

  Five Questions About Trump’s Desire To Fire Fed Chair

  

  The recent escalation of President Donald Trump’s feud with the Federal Reserve Chair has raised significant questions about the independence of the Federal Reserve, the potential economic consequences of such a move, and the legal grounds for removing a Fed chair. Here are five critical questions surrounding Trump’s desire to …

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• 18 April 2025 10:11 pm

  Euro Gains Ground Amid Dollar Weakness Driven by Trade Tensions and Fed Uncertainty

  

  The Euro (EUR) has edged higher against the US Dollar (USD) in subdued trading conditions due to the Good Friday holiday, currently trading around 1.139, a 0.28% increase. While the pair has yet to decisively breach the 1.14 threshold, the prevailing market sentiment continues to exert pressure on the US …

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• 18 April 2025 7:05 pm

  Is China Withdrawing From US Treasuries?

  

  While Chinese investors are increasingly diversifying away from US Treasuries toward European and other assets, driven by trade war uncertainties and attractive yields elsewhere, there is no evidence of a large-scale Chinese withdrawal from the US bond market. The gradual reduction in China’s Treasury holdings reflects a strategic reallocation rather …

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• 18 April 2025 5:07 pm

  Bitcoin Rises as Hopes for U.S. Trade Negotiations Lift Risk Appetite; Altcoins Rally

  

  Bitcoin climbed on Thursday, rebounding from Wednesday’s lows as investors welcomed signs of possible trade de-escalation between the U.S. and major partners like Japan and China. Meanwhile, hawkish comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell added a dose of caution but did little to dent the rebound in crypto markets. …

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• 18 April 2025 3:21 pm

  Russian Rouble Strengthens to 10-Month High Amid Rising Oil Prices, Easing Tensions

  

  The Russian rouble strengthened past the 81 mark against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, reaching its highest level since June 28, 2024, as climbing oil prices and geopolitical optimism fueled investor demand for the currency. As of 09:00 GMT, the rouble was trading 1.5% higher at 80.90 per dollar in …

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• 18 April 2025 12:30 pm

  Trump Says China Reaching Out for Talks, Signals Openness to Trade Compromise

  

  U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that China has made multiple overtures for renewed negotiations following Washington’s recent decision to raise tariffs on Chinese goods to 145%, and expressed confidence that a compromise between the two economic giants could still be reached. “We’re talking to China,” Trump told reporters. “We’ve …

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• 18 April 2025 11:15 am

  Japan’s Nikkei Posts Best Week in Three Months on Trade Deal Optimism

  

  Japan’s Nikkei 225 index rose 1.03% on Friday, closing at 34,730.28, marking its highest finish in two weeks and notching its strongest weekly performance since mid-January, as hopes grew for progress in U.S.-led trade negotiations. The index touched an intraday high of 34,758.97 before paring slightly into the close. The …

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• 18 April 2025 10:32 am

  Oil Prices Jump Over 3% on U.S.-EU Trade Hopes, New Iran Sanctions

  

  Oil prices surged more than 3% on Thursday, marking their strongest daily gain in weeks, as optimism over a potential U.S.-European Union trade deal and fresh U.S. sanctions on Iran stoked concerns about future supply constraints. Brent crude futures settled $2.11 higher, or 3.2%, at $67.96 a barrel West Texas …

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• 18 April 2025 1:45 am

  Trump Signals Aggressive Tariff Push and Trade Talks with China

  

  In a spirited Oval Office press conference on April 17, 2025, President Donald Trump outlined an ambitious trade agenda, emphasizing new tariffs, ongoing negotiations with China, and a firm stance on keeping U.S. Steel under American control. His remarks underscored a protectionist approach, with a focus on bolstering domestic industries …

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