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April, 2025

• 17 April 2025 11:56 pm

  Dollar Climbs as US-Japan Trade Deal Hopes Ease Tariff Fears

  

  The US dollar gained ground on Thursday, buoyed by growing optimism surrounding a potential trade agreement between the United States and Japan. News of progress in trade negotiations has eased concerns over escalating tariffs, providing a much-needed boost to the greenback after recent volatility.President Donald Trump expressed confidence in the …

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• 17 April 2025 11:11 pm

  Market Drivers – US Session: Dollar Bounces Back as Markets Navigate Global Tensions and Policy Debates

  

  The U.S. dollar caught a breather on Thursday, finding some relief despite fluctuating risk sentiment in global markets. Investors turned their focus to renewed tensions between political leadership and the Federal Reserve, with calls for lower interest rates and criticism of the Fed’s current stewardship stirring the financial landscape. These …

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• 17 April 2025 10:22 pm

  Market Movers: S&P 500 Climbs, Dow Falters Amid Corporate Shifts

  

  The stock market painted a mixed picture on Thursday, April 17, 2025, as the S&P 500 fought to recover from recent losses, gaining 0.8% in volatile trading. The Nasdaq Composite followed suit, inching up 0.4% after fluctuating throughout the day. However, the Dow Jones Industrial Average stumbled, shedding 300 points …

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• 17 April 2025 8:59 pm

  Gold Prices Dip Amid Profit-Taking but Hold Strong Above $3,300

  

  Gold prices took a breather on Thursday, easing 0.8% to $3,317.87 per ounce after hitting a record high of $3,357.40 earlier in the session. The pullback followed a robust 3.6% surge the previous day, driven by escalating trade tensions and a softer dollar. Despite the dip, bullion remains above the …

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• 17 April 2025 7:58 pm

  Bitcoin Stalls at $85K Amid Trump’s Clash with Fed’s Powell

  

  Bitcoin (BTC) is hovering just below $85,000, caught in a holding pattern as tensions escalate between U.S. President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The cryptocurrency market, already rattled by global trade uncertainties, faces fresh volatility following Trump’s reported discussions about ousting Powell, raising concerns over central bank …

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• 17 April 2025 7:01 pm

  ECB Rate Cuts: A Shield Against US Tariff Storm?

  

  The European Central Bank (ECB) has slashed interest rates for the seventh time in a year, bringing borrowing costs to their lowest since late 2022. This latest move, a unanimous 25-basis-point cut to 2.25% on April 17, 2025, marks the culmination of a series of reductions that began in June …

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• 17 April 2025 3:48 pm

  U.S. Futures Trade Mixed as Tech Rebounds, Tariff Optimism Lifts Sentiment

  

  U.S. stock index futures showed a mixed performance Thursday, with the tech sector staging a recovery after Wednesday’s heavy losses, as optimism grew over potential trade deals between the U.S. and its key global partners. As of 06:00 ET (10:00 GMT): Dow Jones Futures declined 70 points, or 0.2% S&P …

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• 17 April 2025 2:19 pm

  European Markets Trade Cautiously Ahead of ECB Rate Decision and Earnings Reports

  

  European equity indices traded in narrow ranges on Thursday as investors remained cautious ahead of the European Central Bank’s (ECB) latest policy decision and digested a fresh round of corporate earnings. As of 03:15 ET (07:15 GMT), Germany’s DAX index rose 0.4%, while the CAC 40 in France slipped 0.2% …

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• 17 April 2025 1:02 pm

  Gold Retreats From Record Highs as Powell’s Hawkish Tone Sparks Profit-Taking

  

  Gold prices slipped in Asian trading on Thursday, pulling back from fresh record highs as investors booked profits following a sharp rally, while hawkish signals from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell tempered bullish sentiment across precious metals. Spot gold fell 0.7% to $3,320.56/oz Gold futures (June delivery) dropped 0.4% to …

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• 17 April 2025 11:43 am

  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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• 17 April 2025 11:02 am

  Dollar Recovers Modestly Ahead of Easter Break, But Longer-Term Pressure Persists

  

  The U.S. dollar edged higher in Asian trading on Thursday, rebounding from multi-month lows against the yen as U.S.-Japan trade talks steered clear of currency issues, easing fears of official efforts to strengthen the yen. However, the dollar’s broader downtrend remains intact amid ongoing doubts about U.S. economic stability, tariff …

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• 17 April 2025 10:32 am

  Oil Prices Extend Gains on Iran Sanctions, Stronger Refined Product Demand

  

  Oil prices rose for a second straight session in Asian trading on Thursday, fueled by renewed geopolitical tensions and supply disruption risks following the U.S. imposition of new sanctions on Iranian oil exports, while investors digested mixed U.S. inventory data. As of 21:35 ET (01:35 GMT): Brent crude (June delivery) …

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• 17 April 2025 1:05 am

  S&P 500 Q1 2025 Earnings: Banks Shine, Tech Faces Tariff Turbulence

  

  The first-quarter earnings season for 2025 kicked off the week of April 14 with a burst of activity, as over 30 S&P 500 companies unveiled their financial results. Major banks and healthcare giants led the charge, delivering a mix of robust performances and cautious outlooks against a backdrop of economic …

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