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April, 2026

• 9 April 2026 5:02 pm

  Economic Growth Slows Sharply as GDP Misses Expectations

  

  The latest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data signaled a notable slowdown in economic activity, with growth coming in below expectations and highlighting emerging headwinds for the economy. GDP expanded at an annualized rate of 0.5%, falling short of the anticipated 0.7% and marking a sharp decline from the previous quarter’s …

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• 9 April 2026 4:45 pm

  U.S. Jobless Claims Rise Slightly, Labor Market Holds Firm Despite War-Driven Uncertainty

  

  U.S. Jobless Claims Tick Higher, Labor Market Holds Steady Amid Rising Uncertainty New applications for U.S. unemployment benefits rose moderately last week, but the labor market continues to show resilience despite growing economic uncertainty linked to the Middle East conflict. Initial jobless claims increased by 16,000 to 219,000 for the …

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• 9 April 2026 3:26 pm

  Ceasefire Cracks Begin to Show as Futures Slip and Lebanon Dispute Clouds Islamabad Talks

  

  U.S. stock index futures edged lower Thursday as the euphoria of Wall Street’s best session in a year gave way to a more sober assessment of a ceasefire agreement already showing signs of strain. S&P 500 futures fell 0.3% to 6,782.81, Nasdaq 100 futures declined 0.3% to 25,002.0, and Dow …

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• 9 April 2026 2:05 pm

  Gold Holds Steady as Ceasefire Fragility and Inflation Fears Keep Markets Cautious

  

  Gold prices remained largely unchanged in Asian trading on Thursday, following modest gains in the previous session, as investors weighed renewed tensions in the Middle East and the uncertain outlook for a fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire. Spot gold hovered at $4,720.68 per ounce, while U.S. gold futures for June slipped 0.7% …

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• 9 April 2026 1:18 pm

  Bitcoin Rally Pauses as Ceasefire Doubts and Geopolitical Risks Weigh on Crypto

  

  Bitcoin edged lower on Thursday, pausing its recent rally as investors reassessed the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire and growing geopolitical uncertainties surrounding the Middle East. The world’s largest cryptocurrency slipped 1.2% to $70,862.6, after posting strong gains earlier in the week on optimism over a potential two-week ceasefire and upcoming peace …

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• 9 April 2026 12:30 pm

  Europe Opens Flat as Middle East Tensions and Oil Rebound Keep Markets on Edge

  

  European stocks started Thursday on a cautious note, with major indices showing mixed performance as investors weighed renewed geopolitical risks and a rebound in oil prices following the previous session’s rally. The pan-European Stoxx 600 slipped 0.2%, while Germany’s DAX and France’s CAC 40 both edged lower by 0.2% and …

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• 9 April 2026 11:42 am

  Trump Signals Military Standoff Around Iran Until “Real Deal” Is Reached

  

  U.S. President Donald Trump said all American ships, aircraft, and military personnel will remain deployed around Iran until a “real agreement” is secured with Tehran, underscoring continued tensions despite a temporary ceasefire. In a social media post, Trump warned that “the shootin’ starts” if no deal is reached, although he …

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• 9 April 2026 10:45 am

  Oil Rebounds After Historic Drop as Middle East Tensions Cloud Ceasefire Outlook

  

  Oil prices moved higher on Thursday, recovering part of their sharp losses from the previous session, as ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and renewed geopolitical tensions kept supply concerns in focus. Brent crude rose 2.4% to $97.02 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) climbed 3.1% to …

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• 9 April 2026 1:12 am

  Is Gold Gearing Up for Its Next Move?

  

  Gold prices are stabilizing after a recent surge, retreating slightly from a three-week high but holding strong as the US Dollar softens and oil prices drop. At the time of writing, XAU/USD trades at $4,735, down from an intraday high of $4,857, reflecting both market relief and lingering uncertainty.Ceasefire Boosts …

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• 9 April 2026 12:51 am

  Liquidity Surge Powers Global Markets After US-Iran Ceasefire

  

  The temporary ceasefire announced between the United States and Iran on April 8, 2026, triggered a massive rotation of liquidity across global financial markets. Following nearly six weeks of regional tensions that disrupted around 20% of global oil trade through the Strait of Hormuz, investors responded swiftly, shifting capital away …

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• 8 April 2026 11:45 pm

  Market Drivers: US Session – FOMC Minutes Reinforce “Higher-for-Longer” as Markets Digest Ceasefire

  

  The US Dollar Index (DXY) remains steady near 99.10, buoyed by safe-haven demand as investors interpret the latest FOMC Minutes. The release confirmed that Federal Reserve policymakers are in no hurry to cut rates, reinforcing a “higher-for-longer” stance. Markets quickly adjusted to the cautious tone, reflecting ongoing concern about persistent …

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• 8 April 2026 11:03 pm

  Bitcoin Bulls Charge Ahead: $72K Reclaimed, Eyes on $90K

  

  Bitcoin surged back above $72,000 this week, marking a decisive bullish move as traders signal renewed confidence in the world’s largest cryptocurrency. Though down at the time of writing—$71,343, a drop of $597 or 0.83% as of 21:50 GMT+2— the recovery comes on the heels of improving macroeconomic sentiment, and …

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• 8 April 2026 10:10 pm

  FOMC Minutes Reveal a Policy Crossroads: Rate Hikes Back on the Table as Risks Collide

  

  The latest FOMC Minutes signal a meaningful shift in the Federal Reserve’s tone, highlighting a growing willingness among some policymakers to consider interest rate hikes if inflation remains persistent.This marks a departure from earlier messaging, when risks were viewed as broadly balanced. Now, the discussion has evolved into a more …

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