The Canadian Dollar (CAD) is navigating choppy waters as fears of U.S. tariffs cast a shadow over the nation’s economic outlook. On April 7, 2025, a recent business outlook survey from the Bank of Canada (BoC) painted a grim picture of deteriorating trade expectations. Businesses across Canada are bracing for …
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EUR/USD Retreats as ECB Signals Policy Pause
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Oil Prices Slip as U.S. Fuel Stockpiles Rise, Saudi Price Cuts Add Pressure
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The Euro’s Moment? Weak US Data and ECB Action Set the Stage
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Post ADP Data: USD/JPY Decline Highlights Yen’s Strength, Economic Shifts
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Uncertainty Fuels Gold’s Surge as US Data Signals Slowdown
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Market Analysis
April, 2025
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7 April 2025 11:31 pm
Canadian Dollar Faces Turbulence as BoC Signals Trade Woes Amid Tariff Tensions
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7 April 2025 10:15 pm
Gold Plunges Below $3,000 as Dollar Strength and Tariff Fears Grip Markets
Gold prices experienced a sharp decline on Monday, breaching the critical $3,000 mark to reach their lowest level since mid-March. The precious metal’s woes were fueled by a resurgent US Dollar and escalating concerns over a potential global recession sparked by intensifying trade tensions between the United States and China.The …
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7 April 2025 8:45 pm
Dollar Soars High: Trump’s Tariffs and Jobs Boom Fuel Greenback’s Rally
The U.S. dollar continues its upward climb, bolstered by a slew of supportive factors dominating the markets as of April 7, 2025. According to Noor Trends’ latest economic report, the greenback kicked off Monday’s trading session with a strong recovery, riding the wave of rising U.S. Treasury yields. These gains …
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7 April 2025 7:29 pm
Tariff Gambit: Will Trump Force the Fed to Slash Rates?
As President Donald Trump’s bold tariff policies send shockwaves through the U.S. economy, questions are swirling about whether he can strong-arm the Federal Reserve into slashing interest rates. Trump has been vocal in his push for lower rates, insisting they’re essential to cushion the blow from his trade agenda, which …
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7 April 2025 6:58 pm
Sterling Under Pressure: Trade War Fears Send GBP/USD Tumbling
The Pound Sterling (GBP) experienced a sharp decline against the US Dollar (USD) at the start of the new trading week, with the GBP/USD pair plummeting over 100 pips and breaching the 1.28 level. This significant drop, pushing the pair to its lowest point in a month around 1.2763 after …
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7 April 2025 4:13 pm
U.S. Stock Futures Plunge as Trump Tariffs Stoke Recession Fears
U.S. stock index futures tumbled sharply on Monday, extending the recent market rout, as investors reacted to U.S. President Donald Trump’s renewed commitment to sweeping trade tariffs. The escalating trade tensions have fueled mounting concerns about a potential recession and triggered a broad wave of risk aversion. As of 07:20 …
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7 April 2025 1:49 pm
Bitcoin Hits One-Month Low as Global Markets Struggle Amid Trade War
Bitcoin plunged to a near one-month low in early morning trading on Monday, continuing its recent downward trend as risk appetite waned following U.S. President Donald Trump’s imposition of steep trade tariffs, igniting fears of a global trade war. Traders remained on edge, concerned about a potential “Black Monday” scenario …
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7 April 2025 12:20 pm
European Shares Plunge to 16-Month Low Amid Growing Recession Fears and Ongoing Trade War
European shares dropped to a 16-month low on Monday as investors feared a looming recession, with no signs of easing in the aggressive trade war initiated by U.S. President Donald Trump. The pan-European STOXX 600 plummeted by 5.8% at 0722 GMT, marking its fourth consecutive day of declines and heading …
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7 April 2025 11:34 am
Gold Slides as Recession Fears Grow After Trump Tariffs
Gold prices fell to a three-week low in Asian trading on Monday as investors liquidated positions to offset losses in other markets amid escalating global trade tensions and growing concerns about a potential global recession. As of 02:12 ET (06:12 GMT), spot gold dropped 0.5%, trading at $3,023.10 per ounce, …
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7 April 2025 11:03 am
Oil Prices Crash to 2017 Low Amid Tariff Fears and Production Surge
Oil prices plummeted by 7% on Friday, hitting their lowest level since 2017, as concerns intensified regarding the potential economic repercussions of wide-ranging tariffs. This sharp downturn was compounded by a major oil-producing nation’s promise to increase output in case of war and a key oil producers’ group’s decision to …
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7 April 2025 2:49 am
Market Recap: Asset Spotlight – Price Action Amid Tariff Turmoil
This week, US President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariff plan—unveiled April 2—set off a global trade firestorm, slamming a 10% tariff on all imports from April 5 and steeper reciprocal duties (up to 54% on China) from April 9. China’s 34% counter-tariff, effective April 10, and looming retaliation from Europe …
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5 April 2025 1:31 am
How Could Fed and ECB React to Recent Tariff Tensions?
Sweeping tariffs imposed by the U.S. this week have ignited fears of a global trade war, casting a shadow over economic growth and stoking inflationary pressures worldwide. Analysts warn that the aggressive trade measures could drag down economies and force central banks to rethink their strategies, with rate cuts looming …
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5 April 2025 12:24 am
Coffee Prices Slide as Market Pressures Accelerate
Coffee prices are tumbling, with arabica and robusta dropping over 3% to two-month lows. A risk-off mood in asset markets and fears of tariffs hiking consumer costs are dragging down commodities, including coffee. The Brazilian real’s recent slide against the dollar has also spurred export sales from Brazil, the top …
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