China announced on Friday that it will raise tariffs on U.S. imports to 125%, intensifying a rapidly escalating trade conflict with the United States. The new levy, up from the 84% rate announced just two days earlier, is set to take effect on Saturday, according to a statement from China’s …
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Market Analysis
April, 2025
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11 April 2025 2:55 pm
Forex Market Overview: Dollar Slides to Multi-Year Lows as Tariff Tensions Undermine Safe-Haven Appeal
The U.S. dollar fell sharply across the board on Friday, as ongoing concerns about Washington’s aggressive tariff strategy eroded confidence in the greenback’s role as a traditional safe haven. The selloff pushed the dollar to its lowest in nearly a decade against the Swiss franc and a three-year low versus …
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11 April 2025 1:32 pm
Oil Prices Steady but Set for Second Weekly Loss as U.S.-China Trade War Escalates
Oil prices remained largely flat on Friday, yet were poised to log a second consecutive weekly loss as investors weighed the economic toll of a rapidly escalating U.S.-China trade conflict. Persistent fears of weakening global demand, paired with downgraded forecasts from energy authorities, have kept a lid on any price …
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11 April 2025 12:55 pm
European Stocks Dip as Trade War Fears Linger Despite Trump’s Tariff Pause
European markets slipped on Friday, capping off a turbulent week dominated by U.S. tariff policy swings and growing anxiety over the economic fallout of the escalating U.S.-China trade war. At 07:58 GMT, the pan-European STOXX 600 index edged 0.3% lower, retreating from early gains. The index remains close to a …
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11 April 2025 11:00 am
Gold Hits Record High as U.S.-China Trade War Sparks Safe-Haven Rush
Gold prices surged to an all-time high in Asian trading on Friday, extending a powerful rally as investors sought safety amid escalating trade tensions between the United States and China. A weaker dollar, falling demand for U.S.-linked assets, and rising volatility across financial markets continued to fuel the yellow metal’s …
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11 April 2025 1:37 am
U.S. Stocks Plummet as Trade Tensions with China Intensify
U.S. stock markets continued their downward spiral on April 11, 2025, unable to capitalize on what seemed like a glimmer of hope in trade relations. A temporary 90-day suspension of certain tariffs, with potential for further extension, failed to lift investor spirits as escalating trade disputes took center stage. Wall …
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11 April 2025 12:33 am
Market Drivers – US Session: Markets Brace for US Inflation Data as Dollar Hits New Lows
Global financial markets are on edge as concerns over a potential US-China trade war continue to weigh heavily on investor sentiment, driving the US Dollar to fresh multi-month lows. The US Dollar Index (DXY) slumped below the critical 101.00 level, pressured by declining US yields across the board. On Friday, …
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10 April 2025 11:30 pm
Trump Hints at Extending Tariff Suspension Beyond 90 Days
In a surprising twist to his trade policy, President Donald Trump has left the door open to extending a temporary 90-day suspension of tariffs, a decision he announced just last Wednesday. Speaking to the press during a government meeting, he emphasized that the pause could stretch longer if trade negotiations …
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10 April 2025 10:37 pm
Treasury Turmoil: Tariff Fears Spark Wild Ride in U.S. Bills Market
The U.S. Treasury bills market has experienced significant turbulence in early April 2025, driven by a combination of policy uncertainties and shifting investor sentiment. The upheaval began gaining traction around April 8, when concerns over proposed tariffs, particularly a potential 104% tariff on Chinese goods, started to unsettle markets. This …
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10 April 2025 9:27 pm
Navigating Uncertainty: Federal Reserve Officials Weigh in on Tariffs and Economic Outlook
Recent remarks from Federal Reserve officials highlight a growing sense of caution and complexity as they grapple with the potential economic fallout from proposed tariffs, alongside broader monetary policy challenges. The remarks, made in early April 2025, reflect a central bank navigating uncharted waters, with tariffs posing risks to inflation, …
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10 April 2025 8:48 pm
Gold Holds Firm After Soaring Past $3,170 as Safe-Haven Demand Surges Amid Trade Tensions, Fed Easing Signals
Gold prices shattered records on Thursday, April 10, 2025, surging beyond $3,170 per troy ounce to trade above $3,160, fueled by a potent mix of safe-haven demand and macroeconomic uncertainty. The precious metal’s relentless climb reflects investors’ growing unease over an intensifying US-China trade war, a weakening US dollar, and …
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10 April 2025 7:40 pm
Wall Street’s Liquidity: A Rebound Amid Persistent Challenges
Liquidity, the lifeblood of financial markets, has been a focal point for investors and analysts on Wall Street, particularly after turbulent periods marked by crises and volatility. In recent months, the narrative around liquidity in U.S. stocks and bonds has shifted, with signs of recovery tempered by underlying concerns. Analysts …
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10 April 2025 6:58 pm
Trump’s 145% Tariff Blitz on China Sparks Global Economic Firestorm
President Donald Trump’s bold tariff overhaul, unveiled on April 10, 2025, has ignited a global economic uproar, slashing country-specific duties to a universal 10% for most trade partners while hammering China with a colossal 125% tariff—pushing the total rate to 145% when combined with a prior 20% fentanyl-related levy. This …
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