On April 29, 2025, U.S. Treasury yields fell in response to a wave of disappointing economic data, fueling expectations that the Federal Reserve may soon cut interest rates. The decline in yields, particularly on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note, reflects growing concerns about the health of the U.S. economy as …
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Market Analysis
April, 2025
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29 April 2025 9:46 pm
USD/CHF Hovers Near 0.8900 as Auto Tariff Relief and US Data Stir Market Dynamics
The USD/CHF pair is holding steady near the 0.8900 mark, buoyed by a cautiously optimistic market mood and a strengthening US Dollar. A combination of trade policy developments, mixed US economic indicators, and ongoing geopolitical tensions is shaping the pair’s trajectory. As investors digest the White House’s plans to ease …
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29 April 2025 7:52 pm
How can markets interpret China’s silence on trade war?
Xi Jinping’s Silence Signals Trouble in US-China Trade WarThe escalating US-China trade war has taken a dramatic turn as China firmly denies recent tariff talks, contradicting President Donald Trump’s claims of direct communication with President Xi Jinping. Beijing’s foreign ministry and its Washington embassy have dismissed assertions of any leader-to-leader …
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29 April 2025 6:40 pm
USD/CAD Rises Amid Trade War De-escalation Hopes
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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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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