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25 Apr
01.15
Brent finds scant relief from China’s softer tariff tone
Brent is set for a weekly decline, with its rebound from the 4-year low registered earlier this month seemingly on shaky ground. Here's what could drag Brent below $60/bbl once more.
25 Apr
12.38
Gold bulls taking justified breather below record high
At the time of writing, spot gold is testing psychological support at the $3300 big, round number, after teasing the $3500 line earlier this week. Why this pullback? And where does XAUUSD go from here? Read on.
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10 APR
13:34
13:34
US500 Posts the third biggest single day gain since WW2!
The S&P 500 surged 10.25% to 5,484.6 in a historic rally after President Trump announced a 90-day pause on many tariffs, easing market fears. However, uncertainty remains as tensions with China persist and the pause is only temporary.
09 APR
16:23
16:23
NAS100 extends declines as death-cross & tarrifs collide
The NAS100 has plunged over 25% from its peak, hitting lows not seen since January 2024, amid rising global trade tensions and the formation of a bearish death cross. With China’s tariffs spiking to 84% and key FOMC minutes due, volatility is expected to intensify.
11 Apr
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11:42
11:42
Oil prices dip as demand outlook weakens
Brent crude hovered near $63, facing its second weekly loss as US-China tensions and weak demand weighed on sentiment. Rising OPEC+ output and supply ...
Brent crude
Brent
BRN
11 Apr
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11:14
11:14
Gold has reached a new all-time high!
Gold soared above $3,220, hitting a new record high, driven by safe-haven demand, a weaker dollar, and rising US-China trade tensions. Market volatili...
Gold
Bullion
XAUUSD
10 Apr
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13:34
13:34
US500 Posts the third biggest single day gain since WW2!
The S&P 500 surged 10.25% to 5,484.6 in a historic rally after President Trump announced a 90-day pause on many tariffs, easing market fears. However,...
S&P500
US500
09 Apr
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16:23
16:23
NAS100 extends declines as death-cross & tarrifs collide
The NAS100 has plunged over 25% from its peak, hitting lows not seen since January 2024, amid rising global trade tensions and the formation of a bear...
Nasdaq 100
NAS100
Tariffs
Reciprocal Tariffs
07 Apr
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09:11
09:11
This Week: Markets rattle as tariff war fears escalate
Markets plunged after President Trump’s tariff hike, sparking fears of a global recession or stagflation. Key events this week may intensify volatil...
Week Ahead
US CPI
Earnings
14 Apr
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09:53
09:53
This Week: Tariff tensions & data-driven market volatility
Markets remain highly reactive as US trade policy flip-flops fuel short-term rallies and longer-term uncertainty. Key data releases and central bank m...
Week Ahead
RBA
Earnings
NAS100
ECB
11 Apr
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11:42
11:42
Oil prices dip as demand outlook weakens
Brent crude hovered near $63, facing its second weekly loss as US-China tensions and weak demand weighed on sentiment. Rising OPEC+ output and supply ...
Brent crude
Brent
BRN
11 Apr
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11:14
11:14
Gold has reached a new all-time high!
Gold soared above $3,220, hitting a new record high, driven by safe-haven demand, a weaker dollar, and rising US-China trade tensions. Market volatili...
Gold
Bullion
XAUUSD
10 Apr
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13:34
13:34
US500 Posts the third biggest single day gain since WW2!
The S&P 500 surged 10.25% to 5,484.6 in a historic rally after President Trump announced a 90-day pause on many tariffs, easing market fears. However,...
S&P500
US500
09 Apr
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16:23
16:23
NAS100 extends declines as death-cross & tarrifs collide
The NAS100 has plunged over 25% from its peak, hitting lows not seen since January 2024, amid rising global trade tensions and the formation of a bear...
Nasdaq 100
NAS100
Tariffs
Reciprocal Tariffs
07 Apr
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09:11
09:11
This Week: Markets rattle as tariff war fears escalate
Markets plunged after President Trump’s tariff hike, sparking fears of a global recession or stagflation. Key events this week may intensify volatil...
Week Ahead
US CPI
Earnings
14 Apr
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09:53
09:53
This Week: Tariff tensions & data-driven market volatility
Markets remain highly reactive as US trade policy flip-flops fuel short-term rallies and longer-term uncertainty. Key data releases and central bank m...
Week Ahead
RBA
Earnings
NAS100
ECB
11 Apr
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11:42
11:42
Oil prices dip as demand outlook weakens
Brent crude hovered near $63, facing its second weekly loss as US-China tensions and weak demand weighed on sentiment. Rising OPEC+ output and supply ...
Brent crude
Brent
BRN
11 Apr
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11:14
11:14
Gold has reached a new all-time high!
Gold soared above $3,220, hitting a new record high, driven by safe-haven demand, a weaker dollar, and rising US-China trade tensions. Market volatili...
Gold
Bullion
XAUUSD
10 Apr
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13:34
13:34
US500 Posts the third biggest single day gain since WW2!
The S&P 500 surged 10.25% to 5,484.6 in a historic rally after President Trump announced a 90-day pause on many tariffs, easing market fears. However,...
S&P500
US500
09 Apr
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16:23
16:23
NAS100 extends declines as death-cross & tarrifs collide
The NAS100 has plunged over 25% from its peak, hitting lows not seen since January 2024, amid rising global trade tensions and the formation of a bear...
Nasdaq 100
NAS100
Tariffs
Reciprocal Tariffs