A resilient Wall Street concluded a positive week, with gains fueled by the market’s heavyweight stocks, effectively overshadowing the mixed signals emanating from President Trump’s trade negotiations. The rally in these influential mega-cap companies propelled the S&P 500 past the 5,500 milestone, marking its longest streak of gains since the …
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Gold Miner Shines: Earnings Soar as Precious Metal Prices Climb
Shares of a leading gold mining company surged on Friday, reaching their highest level in three year…
Political Firewalls Weaken: Are Powell’s Stance, Fed’s Independence Still Under Threat?
A significant shift is underway in the political landscape surrounding the Federal Reserve. While Pr…
Dow Jones Rebounds: Unexpected Durables Strength and Tariff Hopes Fuel Market Rally
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) demonstrated a notable recovery on Friday, clawing back rece…
Oil Under Pressure: Brent and WTI Drop as Supply Surges and Demand Outlook Clouds
Global oil markets are facing renewed pressure, with both West Texas Intermediate (WTI) and Brent cr…
US Treasury Yields Climb As Countdown For Fed’s Policy Meeting Begins
As financial markets gear up for the central bank’s pivotal meeting next week, the US 10-Year …
Euro Stands Strong Amidst Global Trade Disputes
The Euro has demonstrated remarkable resilience in recent months, emerging as a top performer among …
Major Trade Breakthrough: EU and US Nearing Framework Agreement This Weekend
Optimism is building for a significant advancement in transatlantic trade relations, as officials fr…
U.S. Stock Futures Edge Higher as Investors Digest Earnings and Trade Deal Optimism
U.S. stock index futures were on the rise Friday, capping off a generally positive week as investors…
Bitcoin Drops Below $116,000 as Caution Mounts Ahead of U.S. Fed Meeting and Crypto Policy Report
Bitcoin faced a decline on Friday, dropping below $116,000 amidst growing caution in the market. The…
Market Analysis
April, 2025
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26 April 2025 12:52 am
Gold Retreats Below $3,300 on Dimmed Trade Hopes, Firmer Dollar
Gold prices took a sharp dive below the $3,300 threshold, shedding over 1.60% to trade at $3,294, as fading hopes for a US-China trade resolution bolstered the US Dollar. Despite a dip in US Treasury yields and a slightly softer US Dollar Index (DXY), which edged up 0.23% to 99.51, …
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25 April 2025 11:44 pm
Bitcoin Consolidates Near $94,000 Amidst Strong Institutional Demand and Shifting Market Sentiment
Bitcoin’s price is currently consolidating around the $94,000 mark, with a 0.85% gain on Friday, maintaining the significant 10% gain it experienced earlier in the week. This upward momentum has been largely attributed to robust institutional demand, evidenced by substantial inflows into U.S. spot Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). These …
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25 April 2025 10:57 pm
Dollar Climbs Amid Trade Talk Confusion and Fed Rate Cut Hopes
The US Dollar gained ground on Friday, with the US Dollar Index (DXY) rising 0.37% to hover near 99.65, as markets grappled with conflicting signals on US-China trade negotiations. Optimism sparked by suggestions of ongoing dialogue and potential tariff relief was quickly tempered by China’s firm denial of any active …
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25 April 2025 9:44 pm
Trump Signals Moderate Stance on Tariffs Amid Market Volatility
In a recent address, US President Donald Trump offered a conciliatory tone regarding the nation’s tariff policies, suggesting a willingness to adopt a more “reasonable” approach. This statement comes amidst ongoing market fluctuations and heightened global economic tensions. Trump further asserted that markets are adapting to the current tariff landscape, …
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25 April 2025 8:35 pm
Pound Stumbles Despite Retail Surge as US Sentiment Retreats, Trade Talks Falter
The Pound Sterling struggled to find its footing against a resilient US Dollar, dipping 0.20% to trade at 1.3311, despite a surprisingly strong UK Retail Sales report. The robust data failed to bolster GBP/USD, which held above the critical 1.3300 level but couldn’t shake off broader market pressures. Meanwhile, US …
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25 April 2025 7:30 pm
US Consumer Confidence Crashes as Trade War Sparks Economic Fears
Consumer sentiment in the US took a nosedive in April, marking the steepest decline since the 1990 recession, driven by chaos from ongoing trade policies. A key index tracking Americans’ financial outlooks plummeted 32% since January, reflecting widespread unease.The consumer sentiment index dropped to 52.2 in April from 57 in …
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25 April 2025 11:58 am
U.K. Retail Sales Defy Expectations with March Rise, Despite Trump Tariff Fallout
U.K. retail sales unexpectedly rose in March, surprising economists and offering a rare bright spot amid growing concerns over the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade policy on global sentiment. According to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) released Friday: Retail sales rose 0.4% month-on-month in …
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25 April 2025 11:25 am
Bitcoin Set for Weekly Gains Despite Cautious Trade on Mixed U.S.-China Signals
Bitcoin edged higher on Friday, adding to strong weekly gains after earlier optimism that U.S. President Donald Trump may soften his stance on trade tariffs. However, investors remained cautious due to conflicting signals around potential U.S.-China negotiations, limiting upside momentum in recent sessions. As of 02:23 ET (06:23 GMT): Bitcoin …
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25 April 2025 10:40 am
Gold Slips as Risk Appetite Improves, but Trade War Uncertainty Keeps Prices Elevated
Gold prices edged lower in Asian trading on Friday, retreating from this week’s record highs as risk appetite improved following signals of potential deescalation in the U.S.-China trade conflict and upbeat earnings from major tech firms. However, the metal remained well-supported near its all-time peak amid lingering geopolitical and economic …
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25 April 2025 9:45 am
Oil Prices Edge Higher But Remain Set for Weekly Decline Amid OPEC+ Supply Fears and Trade Uncertainty
Oil prices saw a modest uptick in Asian trading on Friday, supported by renewed geopolitical tensions and tentative signs of progress in U.S.-China trade relations. However, both Brent and WTI benchmarks remain poised for weekly losses as concerns over rising OPEC+ supply and a fragile demand outlook continue to weigh …
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25 April 2025 12:53 am
Yen Gains as Fed Rate Cut Bets and Tariff Uncertainty Pressure Dollar
The USD/JPY pair retreated toward the 143.00 zone on Thursday, erasing earlier gains as renewed US Dollar weakness took hold. Speculation about a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in June resurfaced, fueled by dovish comments from a Fed official who emphasized a data-driven approach and potential action if economic indicators …
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24 April 2025 11:20 pm
Dow Nears 40,000 as Trade Hopes and Fed Rate Cut Bets Fuel Rally
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) surged 0.62%, inching closer to the 40,000 milestone, as investors embraced a wave of optimism driven by prospects of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in June and signs of easing US-China trade tensions. The rally, which saw the Dow rebound from a daily …
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