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Dollar Rallies as Shutdown Fears Ease, Markets Eye Trade and Geopolitical Risks 1

Dollar Rallies as Shutdown Fears Ease, Markets Eye Trade and Geopolitical Risks

Greenback Strengthens Amid Fiscal Certainty, Tariff Uncertainty Lingers The U.S. dollar extended its rally into Friday, with a key index tracking the greenback advancing for a third consecutive session as a stopgap funding bill appeared set to avert a government shutdown. The move alleviates a major source of uncertainty for markets, which remain on edge […]

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Crude Prices Ease as Traders Weigh Supply Constraints Against Growth Risks 3

Crude Prices Ease as Traders Weigh Supply Constraints Against Growth Risks

Crude Prices Ease as Traders Weigh Supply Constraints Against Growth Risks Oil prices pulled back slightly after a sharp rally, as traders weighed tight U.S. fuel inventories against mounting concerns over global economic headwinds. Gasoline stockpiles plunged by 5.7 million barrels well beyond market expectations fueling optimism for stronger seasonal demand. However, persistent geopolitical tensions

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Trump’s Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Take Effect 5

Trump’s Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Take Effect

The latest wave of US trade restrictions took effect Wednesday as President Donald Trump’s tariffs on steel and aluminum imports officially kicked in. The 25% levies, imposed without exemptions, mark an aggressive escalation of his trade policies, putting pressure on key trading partners, including the European Union, Australia, South Korea, and Japan. The move is

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Market Jitters Persist as Treasury Yields and Crypto Rebound 7

Market Jitters Persist as Treasury Yields and Crypto Rebound

Treasury Yields and Digital Assets Stage Recovery After a rocky start to the trading session, both US Treasury yields and cryptocurrencies clawed back earlier losses. However, sentiment across financial markets remains fragile, as investors reassess the impact of tariffs and federal spending cuts on US economic growth. Wall Street’s bullish optimism has cooled, with risk

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Markets Shift to Safe Havens as US Growth Concerns Deepen 9

Markets Shift to Safe Havens as US Growth Concerns Deepen

Flight to Safety Boosts Yen, Swiss Franc, and Gold Investor anxiety over a slowing US economy has triggered a shift into traditional safe havens, lifting the yen and Swiss franc while keeping the dollar near its weakest level since November. Gold inched higher as traders sought refuge from rising economic uncertainty, while oil prices slumped

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Markets on Edge as Traders Brace for US Jobs Data and Fed Signals 11

Markets on Edge as Traders Brace for US Jobs Data and Fed Signals

Volatility Grips Markets Amid Policy Uncertainty Financial markets have experienced sharp swings this week as investors navigate heightened geopolitical risks and conflicting signals from Washington regarding trade policy. Confusion surrounding the Trump administration’s stance on tariffs has added to market uncertainty, keeping traders on high alert. With sentiment shifting rapidly, all eyes are now on

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Markets Brace for ECB Decision as Geopolitical Risks Fuel Bond Selloff 13

Markets Brace for ECB Decision as Geopolitical Risks Fuel Bond Selloff

Global Bond Rout Deepens Amid Tariff and Geopolitical Uncertainty Financial markets remain on edge as traders navigate a landscape dominated by geopolitical tensions and shifting trade policies. The latest market turmoil comes as the US signals wavering support for Ukraine while delivering mixed messages on tariff policy. These uncertainties have fueled volatility across asset classes,

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MARKETS REBOUND AS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION SIGNALS TARIFF SHIFT 15

MARKETS REBOUND AS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION SIGNALS TARIFF SHIFT

Relief Rally Unfolds as Washington Hints at Softening Trade Stance Markets rallied after US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick suggested that the Trump administration may reconsider certain tariffs, offering a glimmer of hope to investors rattled by prolonged trade tensions. US Treasuries held onto Tuesday’s losses, while the dollar strengthened against all G-10 peers as President

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TRUMP TARIFFS RATTLE MARKETS, DOLLAR GAINS 17

TRUMP TARIFFS RATTLE MARKETS, DOLLAR GAINS

Financial markets braced for heightened volatility as US President Donald Trump unveiled plans to impose 25% tariffs on the European Union, with previously announced duties on Mexico and Canada set to take effect on April 2. However, inconsistent messaging from the administration has left investors grappling with uncertainty, fueling swings across currency and equity markets.

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OIL RISES AS INVESTORS DIGEST NEW SANCTIONS, GOLD HOLDS NEAR RECORD 19

OIL RISES AS INVESTORS DIGEST NEW SANCTIONS, GOLD HOLDS NEAR RECORD

Crude oil edged higher as traders assessed the impact of fresh US sanctions on Iran, adding another layer of complexity to global supply dynamics. Meanwhile, gold hovered near its all-time high, fueled by ongoing demand for safe-haven assets amid economic uncertainty. Treasury 10-year yields slipped three basis points to 4.4% in Asia, tracking the flight

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