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April, 2025

• 24 April 2025 1:17 am

  Gold Retreats 2.7% on Improved Risk Appetite After China Tariff Hopes, Trump-Powell Calm

  

  Gold prices plummeted by 2.71% on Wednesday, dropping from a daily high of $3,386 to $3,287.94, shedding $91.43. The decline was driven by a surge in risk-on sentiment, fueled by hopes of de-escalating US-China trade tensions and reassuring comments from President Donald Trump about Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The …

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• 24 April 2025 12:07 am

  US Dollar Faces Fresh Pressure Following Key Data, Gloomy Fed’s Beige Book

  

  The US Dollar Index (DXY) struggled to maintain momentum on Wednesday, hovering near 99.50 after relinquishing early gains from Asian trading. A combination of mixed economic data, uncertainty surrounding US trade policies, and a gloomy Federal Reserve Beige Book weighed on the Greenback. The DXY’s failure to sustain a push …

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• 23 April 2025 11:07 pm

  IBM Surpasses Expectations in Q1 2025, Maintains Full-Year Outlook

  

  On April 23, 2025, IBM announced its first-quarter results, delivering earnings and revenue that exceeded analyst expectations. Despite a dynamic economic landscape, the company upheld its full-year financial guidance, reflecting confidence in its strategic focus on hybrid cloud and artificial intelligence (AI). IBM’s stock has outperformed the broader tech market …

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• 23 April 2025 10:13 pm

  USD/CAD Hovers Near 1.3800 Amid Trump’s Tariff Shift

  

  The USD/CAD currency pair is trading steadily around the 1.3800 level during Wednesday’s North American session, posting modest gains after touching a six-month low earlier this week. The pair remains locked in a narrow range, with the Canadian Dollar (CAD) showing little volatility. Traders are sifting through recent economic data …

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• 23 April 2025 9:21 pm

  US Dollar Gains from Trade War Developments

  

  The US dollar continues its upward trajectory, buoyed by optimism surrounding a potential breakthrough in the ongoing trade dispute between Washington and Beijing, which has escalated into a full-fledged trade war. This positive sentiment stems from encouraging developments in trade tensions reported on Tuesday.US trade officials expressed confidence in achieving …

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• 23 April 2025 8:14 pm

  GBP/USD Slides as Dollar Gains Momentum Amid Powell Relief and Trade Optimism

  

  The British Pound (GBP) faced downward pressure against the US Dollar (USD) this week, slipping below the 1.3300 mark to a four-day low of 1.3230 before recovering slightly to 1.3289, reflecting a 0.28% decline. This movement comes as the US Dollar strengthens, fueled by positive economic data and easing concerns …

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• 23 April 2025 7:10 pm

  S&P Global Reports US Economy Facing Slowing Growth and Rising Inflation in April 2025

  

  The US economy is navigating a challenging landscape in April 2025, as evidenced by the latest S&P Global Flash PMI data, which reveals a significant slowdown in business activity alongside intensifying inflationary pressures. The manufacturing PMI edged up to 50.7 from 50.2 in March, surpassing expectations of 49.1 and indicating …

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• 23 April 2025 6:48 pm

  Tesla Stock Surges Despite Earnings Miss

  

  Tesla’s stock soared nearly 6% in early trading on April 23, 2025, reaching $251.41, even though the electric vehicle giant reported first-quarter earnings that fell significantly short of expectations. Investors appeared to shrug off the disappointing results, focusing instead on optimistic remarks from the company’s CEO during a pivotal earnings …

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• 23 April 2025 2:51 pm

  Wall Street Futures Surge as Trump Softens Tone on Fed and China

  

  U.S. stock index futures climbed sharply Wednesday, extending Tuesday’s gains, as investors cheered President Donald Trump’s softer rhetoric on both the Federal Reserve and trade with China. Robust earnings, including a surprise beat from Tesla, added fuel to the rally. Market Snapshot (as of 05:45 ET / 09:45 GMT): Dow …

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• 23 April 2025 1:51 pm

  Oil Prices Rise Over 1% as Iran Sanctions, Trump Comments, and U.S. Crude Draw Support Market

  

  Oil prices climbed more than 1% on Wednesday, extending gains for a second consecutive session, as geopolitical tensions, tightening supply data, and a shift in tone from U.S. President Donald Trump lifted investor sentiment. Brent crude rose $1.00, or 1.5%, to $68.44 per barrel by 06:40 GMT West Texas Intermediate …

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• 23 April 2025 11:53 am

  Gold Prices Slip as Trump Soothes Market Fears, Touts Tariff Cuts and Supports Fed

  

  Gold prices edged lower in Asian trading on Wednesday, retreating further from this week’s record highs after U.S. President Donald Trump struck a conciliatory tone on both China trade tariffs and the Federal Reserve, fueling a shift from safe-haven assets to riskier bets. As of 01:22 ET (05:22 GMT): Spot …

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• 23 April 2025 11:31 am

  European Stocks Rally as SAP Earnings Impress, Trump Calms Fed and Tariff Fears

  

  European equity markets surged on Wednesday, lifted by robust earnings from German software giant SAP and a more conciliatory tone from U.S. President Donald Trump regarding both Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and ongoing U.S.-China trade tensions. As of 07:03 GMT, the pan-European STOXX 600 index climbed 1.8%, with major …

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• 23 April 2025 10:56 am

  Bitcoin Surges Over 6% as Trump Softens Fed and China Tariff Stance

  

  Bitcoin rallied sharply on Wednesday, breaking out of its recent range to hit a seven-week high, as a shift in tone from U.S. President Donald Trump boosted investor confidence and risk appetite across financial markets. As of 02:35 ET (06:35 GMT): Bitcoin (BTC) surged 6.3% to $93,811.0, marking its highest …

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