Bank of America Shines in Q1 2025 Despite Economic HeadwindsBank of America (BAC) launched the 2025 earnings season with a standout first-quarter performance, exceeding Wall Street forecasts even as economic uncertainties loomed large. Announced on April 15, 2025, the bank reported a net income of $7.4 billion, a 11% increase …
Read More »U.S. Stock Index Futures Flat as Investors Await U.S.-China Trade Talks and Key Inflation Data
U.S. stock index futures were little changed on Monday, with market participants taking a cautious s…
Bitcoin Holds Steady Amid Market Caution Ahead of U.S.-China Trade Talks and U.S. Inflation Report
Bitcoin remained largely unchanged on Monday, trading within a narrow range as investors exercised c…
European Shares Remain Subdued as Markets Await U.S.-China Trade Talks
European stocks traded cautiously on Monday, following a positive week, as investors remained on edg…
Gold Prices Steady as Risk Appetite Grows; Platinum Hits Four-Year High Ahead of U.S.-China Trade Talks
Gold prices showed little movement on Monday during Asian trading, maintaining strong gains from the…
Oil Prices Decline Amid Weak China Data, But Trade Talks Fuel Optimism for Future Demand
Oil prices dipped on Monday, as weak economic data from China weighed on market sentiment. However, …
Weekly Recap: Dollar Roars Back on Jobs Data Testing Euro’s Rally and Gold’s Resilience
Labour Market Powers Dollar Surge Robust U.S. jobs data for May 2025, with 139,000 jobs added, under…
USD Faces Downside Risks as NFP Data Looms
The US dollar teeters near multi-month lows, trading around 98.5, as markets await the Nonfarm Payro…
EUR/USD Retreats as ECB Signals Policy Pause
The EUR/USD pair recently pulled back from a multi-week high near 1.1500, trading at 1.143 with a mo…
Oil Prices Slip as U.S. Fuel Stockpiles Rise, Saudi Price Cuts Add Pressure
Oil prices fell in Asian trade on Thursday, extending losses from the previous session as rising U.S…
The Euro’s Moment? Weak US Data and ECB Action Set the Stage
The euro strengthened against the US dollar, with the EUR/USD pair climbing above 1.14. This shift c…
Market Analysis
April, 2025
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15 April 2025 4:57 pm
Bitcoin Gains as Trump Hints at Auto Tariff Pause, Reports Emerge of U.S. Crypto Reserve Plans
Bitcoin rose over 1% on Tuesday, rebounding from muted movement in the prior session as investor sentiment improved following U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks about pausing auto import tariffs. Speculative momentum also grew on reports that the U.S. government may use tariff revenue to buy Bitcoin and bolster strategic crypto …
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15 April 2025 3:42 pm
Forex Report: U.S. Dollar Slides Near Three-Year Low as Trade Policy Turmoil Weighs on Confidence
The U.S. dollar continued to drift lower on Tuesday, hovering close to its recent three-year low, as investor sentiment remains rattled by the Trump administration’s inconsistent and evolving trade policies. As of 04:45 ET (08:45 GMT): The Dollar Index (DXY) fell slightly to 99.395, just shy of last week’s low …
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15 April 2025 1:06 pm
European Stocks Inch Higher as Tariff Optimism, Earnings and Data Steady Sentiment
European equity markets mostly advanced on Tuesday, extending a cautious rebound as investors weighed corporate earnings, moderate economic data, and a glimmer of hope for relief from U.S. trade tariffs. As of 03:15 ET (07:15 GMT): Germany’s DAX rose 1.3% U.K.’s FTSE 100 gained 0.7% France’s CAC 40 edged 0.1% …
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15 April 2025 12:51 pm
Gold Eases Slightly but Holds Near Record Highs Amid Tariff Uncertainty, Recession Fears
Gold prices dipped modestly in Asian trading on Tuesday, but remained within striking distance of record highs, as safe-haven demand held firm amid ongoing U.S.-China trade tensions and growing fears of a global economic slowdown. As of 01:51 ET (05:51 GMT): Spot gold was down 0.4% at $3,224.60 per ounce …
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15 April 2025 12:47 am
Bouncing Back: Can Bitcoin Sustain the Recovery Amid Global Shifts?
The crypto market’s 2% dip to $2.8 trillion on Monday belies a broader story of resilience, with Bitcoin clawing its way above $85,100 after a 15% surge from last week’s $74,500 low. Solana and Ethereum are riding bullish waves, and U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF outflows are slowing, hinting at renewed …
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15 April 2025 12:32 am
Market Drivers – US Session: RBA Minutes and UK Jobs Data In Focus
The U.S. dollar’s slide into a fourth week of losses underscores a shifting global landscape, with investors buoyed by easing U.S.-China trade tensions and a brighter risk appetite. As attention turns to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) latest meeting minutes and the UK’s labor market report, these releases promise …
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14 April 2025 11:34 pm
Gold Declines as Investor Focus Shifts Back to US Treasury Bonds
Gold prices slipped at the start of Monday’s trading session, driven by renewed investor interest in US Treasury bonds, which saw increased demand at the beginning of the new week. This resurgence follows a period of waning confidence in bonds as one of the safest assets in global financial markets.Futures …
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14 April 2025 10:31 pm
US Dollar Stages Modest Recovery Amid Lingering Stagflation Fears
The US Dollar Index (DXY) saw turbulent trading near the 99 level during Monday’s session, rebounding slightly after touching a three-year low. Despite ongoing concerns over tariff uncertainties, declining consumer confidence, and heightened inflation expectations, the index stabilized around 99.60. These issues continue to weigh heavily on market sentiment. Technically, …
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14 April 2025 10:13 pm
US and Japan Gear Up for High-Stakes Trade Talks, with Implications for USD/JPY
As Japan and the United States gear up for crucial trade negotiations set to begin in Washington on Thursday, global markets are closely observing the proceedings. These discussions position Japan as the first major economy to engage with the current US administration following a significant tariff announcement earlier this month. …
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14 April 2025 9:24 pm
Tariffs Present a Major Economic Challenge, Says Fed’s Waller
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller has described the current administration’s tariff policies as one of the most substantial shocks to the US economy in recent decades. These measures could prompt the central bank to reduce interest rates to stave off a recession, though they might also be a strategic negotiating …
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14 April 2025 8:27 pm
GBP/USD Eyes 1.3200 and Beyond Amid Dollar Weakness and Tariff Optimism
The GBP/USD pair has kicked off the trading week on a strong note, revisiting the 1.3200 level as the British pound extends its bullish run. Fueled by persistent weakness in the US dollar, the so-called “Cable” has notched its fifth consecutive daily advance, reaching multi-day highs near the 1.3200 mark. …
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14 April 2025 7:25 pm
Oil Prices Surge to $61.40 as Trade War Fears Ease, but China Tensions Linger
Oil prices climbed to near $61.30 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) during Monday’s North American trading session, fueled by growing optimism that the global trade war may be less severe than feared. Investors are increasingly confident that trade disputes will remain largely confined to the United …
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