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April, 2025

• 1 April 2025 10:51 am

  RBA Holds Rates at 4.1%, Flags Inflation Progress but Stays Cautious

  

  The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) kept interest rates steady at 4.1% on Tuesday, as widely anticipated, while acknowledging progress in lowering inflation but maintaining a cautious stance amid economic uncertainties. Key Takeaways from the RBA Decision: Cash Rate Held at 4.1%: This follows a 25-basis-point cut in February. Inflation …

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March, 2025

• 29 March 2025 12:33 am

  Gold Soars to Record Heights: Safe-Haven Surge Amid Trump Tariff Tensions

  

  Gold prices shattered records on Friday, surging to an all-time high of $3,086 as investors flocked to the safe-haven metal amid escalating global trade uncertainty and shifting U.S. monetary policy expectations. The XAU/USD pair traded at $3,079, marking a robust 0.79% gain, fueled by a weakening U.S. dollar and sliding …

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• 28 March 2025 10:44 pm

  Reading Between the Lines: Why Is the EU Preparing for a Disaster—and What Does It Mean for Markets?

  

  The European Union issued an urgent directive to its 450 million citizens: stockpile 72 hours’ worth of supplies to brace for potential crises. Framed as a safeguard against “emerging threats,” this move—while not explicitly tied to Russia’s aggression in Ukraine—signals a bloc-wide push to fortify resilience amid rising geopolitical and …

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• 28 March 2025 10:03 pm

  Oil Prices Teeter Amid Recession Fears, Yet Secure Third Weekly Win

  

  In a volatile dance of global economics, oil prices dipped on Friday as concerns mounted over a potential recession triggered by escalating U.S. tariff wars. Despite the late-week stumble, crude managed to notch its third consecutive weekly gain, buoyed by intensified U.S. pressure on OPEC heavyweights Venezuela and Iran. Brent …

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• 28 March 2025 8:37 pm

  PCE Inflation Stays Hot: Markets Tumble as Rate Cut Hopes Fade

  

  A wave of market unease swept through Wall Street Friday, triggered by persistent inflationary pressures and the looming shadow of potential trade tariffs. Stocks experienced a sharp decline, with major indices registering significant losses, as investors grappled with the reality of a potentially prolonged period of higher interest rates.The catalyst …

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• 28 March 2025 7:36 pm

  USD Wobbles as Stagflation Fears Trigger Gold Rush

  

  A potent mix of disappointing US consumer sentiment data and mounting stagflation anxieties has triggered a surge towards safe-haven assets, propelling gold to unprecedented heights, while the US Dollar faces significant headwinds. The US Dollar Index (DXY) has breached the critical 104.00 level, signaling a potential shift in investor confidence …

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• 28 March 2025 6:49 pm

  Trump’s Tariff Tango: A New Tune with Canada’s PM Amid Global Trade Tensions

  

  In a surprising twist to the escalating tariff drama, U.S. President Donald Trump struck an optimistic chord on March 28, 2025, after what he called an “extremely productive” first phone call with Canada’s newly minted Prime Minister, Mark Carney. The conversation, detailed in a glowing post on Trump’s Truth Social …

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• 28 March 2025 5:25 pm

  U.S. Core PCE Inflation Rises, Keeping Fed Cautious on Rate Cuts

  

  The core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, increased in February, signaling persistent inflationary pressures that could delay rate cuts. Key PCE Inflation Data Headline PCE (YoY): +2.5% (unchanged from January, in line with estimates). Headline PCE (MoM): +0.3% (same as January). Core PCE …

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• 28 March 2025 3:27 pm

  U.S. Stock Futures Edge Lower as Markets Brace for Inflation Data

  

  U.S. stock futures dipped slightly on Friday, with investors remaining cautious amid Trump’s aggressive trade tariffs and upcoming inflation data. Stock Index Futures Performance Dow Jones Futures: ↓ 25 points (-0.1%) S&P 500 Futures: ↓ 8 points (-0.1%) Nasdaq 100 Futures: ↓ 48 points (-0.2%) Trade Tensions Weigh on Markets …

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• 28 March 2025 1:03 pm

  European Stocks Fall as Auto Tariffs Weigh on Market Sentiment

  

  European stock markets declined on Friday, as Trump’s 25% auto tariffs continued to pressure the region’s crucial automobile sector and dampen investor confidence. Key Index Movements Germany’s DAX: ↓ 0.5% France’s CAC 40: ↓ 0.6% UK’s FTSE 100: ↓ 0.3% Auto Sector Under Pressure The Trump administration’s tariffs on auto …

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• 28 March 2025 11:38 am

  Gold Hits Record High Amid Trade War Fears, Markets Eye Inflation Data

  

  Gold surged to an all-time high in Asian trading on Friday, driven by increased safe-haven demand after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed steep tariffs on the auto sector. Gold Extends Gains as Trade Uncertainty Rises Spot gold climbed 0.6% to $3,073.79/oz, after touching a record $3,077.67/oz earlier. Gold futures (May …

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• 28 March 2025 11:02 am

  Bitcoin Drops as Trade War Concerns Grow; Markets Await Key Inflation Data

  

  Bitcoin fell 1.6% to $85,910.50 on Friday, mirroring a broader risk-off sentiment as global trade tensions escalated ahead of U.S. reciprocal tariffs. Investors are also cautiously awaiting the PCE inflation report, a key indicator for the Federal Reserve’s rate outlook. Bitcoin Reacts to Trade War Fears President Donald Trump’s decision …

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• 28 March 2025 1:27 am

  Canada Signals Robust Retaliation as US Tariffs Loom Large

  

  Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney issued a stern warning to markets this week, underscoring the government’s readiness to launch retaliatory trade measures in response to escalating tariff threats from US President Donald Trump. With the White House poised to implement a sweeping array of tariffs, the economic fallout is expected …

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