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April, 2025

• 21 April 2025 10:22 pm

  Tech and Media Stocks Tumble Amid Tariff Fears and Economic Uncertainty

  

  Wall Street kicked off the week with sharp declines, as tariff uncertainties and economic concerns rattled investors during the early stages of earnings season. The tech-heavy Nasdaq plummeted over 3%, while the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average also saw significant losses. The market’s volatility, fueled by ongoing trade …

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• 21 April 2025 9:20 pm

  USD/CAD Price Analysis: Political Pressures Weigh on US Dollar

  

  The USD/CAD currency pair is experiencing downward pressure, hovering around the 1.3800 level as the US Dollar weakens amid escalating political and economic uncertainties. Political interference concerns, renewed criticism from US President Donald Trump, and looming tariff threats are creating a challenging environment for the greenback. Coupled with bearish technical …

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• 21 April 2025 8:51 pm

  Oil Prices Slide As US-Iran Talks Progress, Demand Fears Accelerate

  

  Oil prices tumbled nearly 3% on April 21, 2025, as signs of progress in US-Iran nuclear talks and mounting concerns over economic slowdowns driven by tariff policies weighed heavily on the market. Brent crude futures dropped 2.8% to $66.03 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell 2.6% …

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• 21 April 2025 7:53 pm

  Gold Soars to Record High Near $3,425 Amid Trump-Powell Feud, Trade Tensions

  

  Gold prices skyrocketed to a record high near $3,425 during North American trading hours on Monday, propelled by a sharply declining US Dollar and escalating concerns over the Federal Reserve’s independence. President Donald Trump’s ongoing feud with Fed Chairman Jerome Powell, coupled with uncertainties surrounding US-China trade relations and his …

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• 21 April 2025 2:59 pm

  U.S. Stock Futures Slide as Trump-Powell Rift Undermines Market Confidence

  

  U.S. stock index futures fell sharply on Monday as investors reacted to mounting tensions between President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, renewing fears over the central bank’s independence and further destabilizing sentiment already shaken by trade and monetary policy uncertainty. Trump-Powell Clash Sparks Market Turmoil The latest …

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• 21 April 2025 1:32 pm

  Dollar Plunges to Multi-Year Lows as Trump’s Fed Shake-Up Plan Jolts Investor Confidence

  

  The U.S. dollar tumbled sharply on Monday, hitting multi-year lows against key global currencies, as markets were rattled by President Donald Trump’s push to oust Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell—a move that threatens to undermine the independence of the U.S. central bank. With investor confidence in U.S. monetary policy taking …

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• 21 April 2025 12:36 pm

  Oil Prices Slip Nearly 2% as U.S.-Iran Nuclear Talks and Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Ease Supply Concerns

  

  Oil prices fell sharply in early Asian trading on Monday, as progress in U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations and a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine reduced the geopolitical risk premium that had recently driven crude markets higher. By 21:55 ET (01:55 GMT): Brent crude futures (June delivery) declined 1.8% to $66.76 per barrel …

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• 21 April 2025 11:44 am

  Gold Hits Record High as Trump’s Fed Overhaul Plan and Russia-Ukraine Escalation Spur Safe-Haven Demand

  

  Gold prices surged to fresh all-time highs in Asian trading on Monday, driven by deepening uncertainty over U.S. monetary policy and a spike in geopolitical tensions following the expiration of a short-lived Russia-Ukraine truce. Spot gold jumped 1.4% to $3,396.16 per ounce. Gold futures (June delivery) surged 1.8% to $3,388.20 …

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• 21 April 2025 10:58 am

  Bitcoin Surges Over 3% as Dollar Hits 3-Year Low on Fed Turmoil Fears

  

  Bitcoin rallied more than 3% on Monday, climbing to its highest level in nearly three weeks, as markets responded to a sharp decline in the U.S. dollar triggered by rising concerns over the independence of the Federal Reserve. By 02:31 ET (06:31 GMT), Bitcoin rose 3.2% to $87,518.0, recovering nearly …

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• 21 April 2025 4:33 am

  Financial Markets’ Weekly Recap: Global Markets Navigate Tariff Tensions and Monetary Policy Shifts

  

  Global financial markets this week grappled with heightened volatility driven by U.S. tariff policies, monetary policy adjustments, and geopolitical developments. U.S. equities saw mixed performance, with the S&P 500 down 1.5% and the Nasdaq falling 2.6%, pressured by semiconductor export restrictions. The bond market offered some stability, though 10-year Treasury …

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• 18 April 2025 11:30 pm

  Five Questions About Trump’s Desire To Fire Fed Chair

  

  The recent escalation of President Donald Trump’s feud with the Federal Reserve Chair has raised significant questions about the independence of the Federal Reserve, the potential economic consequences of such a move, and the legal grounds for removing a Fed chair. Here are five critical questions surrounding Trump’s desire to …

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• 18 April 2025 10:11 pm

  Euro Gains Ground Amid Dollar Weakness Driven by Trade Tensions and Fed Uncertainty

  

  The Euro (EUR) has edged higher against the US Dollar (USD) in subdued trading conditions due to the Good Friday holiday, currently trading around 1.139, a 0.28% increase. While the pair has yet to decisively breach the 1.14 threshold, the prevailing market sentiment continues to exert pressure on the US …

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• 18 April 2025 7:05 pm

  Is China Withdrawing From US Treasuries?

  

  While Chinese investors are increasingly diversifying away from US Treasuries toward European and other assets, driven by trade war uncertainties and attractive yields elsewhere, there is no evidence of a large-scale Chinese withdrawal from the US bond market. The gradual reduction in China’s Treasury holdings reflects a strategic reallocation rather …

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