The USD/CAD currency pair has climbed above the 1.3800 mark, settling near 1.3855 during Tuesday’s North American trading session. This uptick is driven by a steadier US Dollar, buoyed by growing optimism surrounding a potential de-escalation in the US-China trade war. Investors are responding to positive signals, including Beijing’s decision …
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April, 2025
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29 April 2025 4:02 pm
Oil Prices Drop to Near Two-Week Lows as Trade War Hits Demand Outlook
Oil prices fell sharply on Tuesday, pressured by mounting concerns that the prolonged U.S.-China trade conflict is severely dampening global demand expectations. At 11:19 GMT: Brent crude futures slid $1.22, or 1.85%, to $64.64 per barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures dropped $1.10, or 1.8%, to $60.95 per …
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29 April 2025 11:28 am
European Stocks Edge Higher as Corporate Earnings, Trade Optimism Boost Sentiment
European equity markets traded slightly higher on Tuesday, supported by a flood of quarterly corporate earnings results and tentative hopes that global trade tensions could ease. At 03:05 ET (07:05 GMT): Germany’s DAX rose 0.5%. France’s CAC 40 gained 0.1%. U.K.’s FTSE 100 edged up 0.1%. The pan-European Stoxx 600 …
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29 April 2025 10:20 am
Gold Slips Over 1% as Easing Tariff Concerns Pressure Safe-Haven Demand
Gold prices retreated sharply in Asian trading on Wednesday, as a slight cooling of U.S.-China trade tensions and signals of softer U.S. tariff policies sapped demand for the precious metal. As of 02:08 ET (06:08 GMT): Spot Gold fell 1.1% to $3,308.93 per ounce. Gold Futures expiring in June declined …
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29 April 2025 9:38 am
Crude Oil Prices Fall as Trade War Fears Weigh on Demand Outlook
Oil prices slid further on Tuesday, as the prolonged U.S.-China trade conflict raised fears of a global recession and dampened expectations for fuel demand growth. By 04:00 GMT: Brent crude futures fell 44 cents, or 0.7%, to $65.42 per barrel. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures dropped 40 cents, or …
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29 April 2025 2:43 am
US Trade Policy Casts Long Shadow of Uncertainty Over Global Markets
The global economy is grappling with fading optimism about the prospect of lower tariffs under current US trade policies, as the administration’s pivot from multilateral cooperation to bilateral deal-making threatens to prolong economic uncertainty. The World Trade Organization (WTO), once a cornerstone of global trade governance, has been significantly weakened …
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29 April 2025 1:03 am
US Dollar Slips as Trade Policy Doubts and China’s Denial Stir Market Uncertainty
The US Dollar Index (DXY) edged lower to around 99.33 on Monday, reflecting growing skepticism about the trajectory of US trade policies under the Trump administration. As markets opened a pivotal week, the US Dollar faced headwinds fueled by China’s outright denial of ongoing trade negotiations, contradicting US claims of …
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28 April 2025 11:56 pm
Dollar/Yen Slips as Treasury Yields Retreat: What’s Driving the Move?
The USD/JPY pair kicked off Monday on a downward trajectory, sliding to 142.06 from Friday’s close of 143.67, mirroring a dip in U.S. Treasury yields. This synchronized retreat underscores the tight correlation between the pair and yields, with markets digesting expectations around U.S. borrowing plans. As investors eye upcoming economic …
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28 April 2025 10:34 pm
Big Tech Selloff Rocks Stocks Amid Trade War Uncertainty and Earnings Watch
A wave of selling pressure in major technology stocks cast a shadow over the market at the start of a pivotal week, where a confluence of corporate earnings reports and crucial economic data loom large. Investors are keenly awaiting insights into how President Donald Trump’s ongoing trade war is impacting …
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28 April 2025 9:55 pm
Gold Surges as Risk-Off Mood Grips Markets Ahead of Key US Data
Gold prices have reignited their upward trajectory, climbing 0.55% to $3,338 as risk-off sentiment sweeps financial markets. With the US Dollar and Treasury yields retreating, investors are flocking to the safe-haven metal amid trade war concerns and anticipation of pivotal US economic data. Here’s why gold is poised to test …
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28 April 2025 8:26 pm
EUR/USD Outlook: Poised for Breakout Amid Trade Optimism and Key Data
The EUR/USD pair was holding steady earlier on Monday, at 1.1356, reflecting a cautious but optimistic market mood. The pair is trading at 1.1390, up 0.26%, at the time of writing. Hopes for a de-escalation in trade tensions have sparked renewed confidence, halting the US Dollar’s recent slide. With critical …
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28 April 2025 7:12 pm
Pound Sterling Climbs Amid Trade War Tensions and BoE Rate Cut Expectations
The Pound Sterling (GBP) is riding a wave of strength, climbing to near 1.3390 against a cautious US Dollar as markets grapple with uncertainty surrounding US-China trade talks. Beijing’s firm denial of President Trump’s claims of ongoing trade discussions with China’s Xi has cast a shadow over global markets, contributing …
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28 April 2025 2:35 pm
European Stocks Edge Higher as Tariff Hopes and Busy Earnings Week Lift Sentiment
European shares opened the week slightly higher on Monday, as investors weighed tentative signs of easing U.S.-China trade tensions and braced for a packed schedule of corporate earnings and key economic data. By 03:55 ET (07:55 GMT): The pan-European Stoxx 600 was up 0.3%. France’s CAC 40 climbed 0.5%. Germany’s …
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