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US Dollar Index Falls Below 100 for First Time Since July 2023
Forex

US Dollar Index Falls Below 100 for First Time Since July 2023

China's Strategic Tariff Increase: A New Chapter in US-China Trade Tensions
Economy

China's Strategic Tariff Increase: A New Chapter in US-China Trade Tensions

In a bold move, China raises tariffs on US goods to 125% effective April 12, signaling a dramatic escalation in the ongoing trade conflict with the United States. This decision marks a pivotal shift in Beijing's strategy, as it seeks to assert its position amid mounting economic pressures.

EUR/USD Bounces Back to 1.1620: Testing Nine-Day EMA as a Key Decision Point
Forex

EUR/USD Bounces Back to 1.1620: Testing Nine-Day EMA as a Key Decision Point

The EUR/USD reclaims ground above the crucial 1.1600 support, trading near 1.1620 and confronting the nine-day EMA. Traders need firm confirmation before taking positions within this bearish channel.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Ripple: Holding Ground as Geopolitical Tensions Loom
Crypto

Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Ripple: Holding Ground as Geopolitical Tensions Loom

As US-Iran tensions persist, crypto majors consolidate near critical support levels amid ongoing ETF outflows, with technical setups hinting at limited near-term upside.

Oil Surges Up to 9% to $81.64 on US-Iran War Escalation, Hurting US Stocks
Trading

Oil Surges Up to 9% to $81.64 on US-Iran War Escalation, Hurting US Stocks

Gold's Paradox: Safe-Haven Demand Amidst Weekly Decline
Trading

Gold's Paradox: Safe-Haven Demand Amidst Weekly Decline

Despite its first weekly decline in five weeks, gold continues to attract significant safe-haven flows, driven by geopolitical tensions and inflation concerns, maintaining its strategic position for investors.

EUR/USD Rebounds to 1.1575: How Policy Divergence and Technical Signals Point to Further Euro Strength
Forex

EUR/USD Rebounds to 1.1575: How Policy Divergence and Technical Signals Point to Further Euro Strength

EUR/USD recovers to 1.1575 as dovish Fed policy and strong Eurozone data fuel euro demand, with technical patterns signaling potential acceleration toward 1.17.

USD Softens on De-Escalation Hopes: What Traders Need to Know
Forex

USD Softens on De-Escalation Hopes: What Traders Need to Know

De-escalation hopes in the Iran conflict are unwinding safe-haven demand, pushing the dollar lower and triggering a risk-on rally. Here's what this means for your trading strategy.

USD/JPY Retreats to 158.80: Navigating Intervention Risk and Political Uncertainty in FX Markets
Forex

USD/JPY Retreats to 158.80: Navigating Intervention Risk and Political Uncertainty in FX Markets

USD/JPY pulls back from 160.00 amid looming intervention fears. With key support at 158.10 and rising BoJ intervention risk near 159.45, traders face a pivotal moment in an increasingly volatile currency pair.

Oil Markets Defy Peace Talk Optimism Amid Gulf Supply Disruptions
Trading

Oil Markets Defy Peace Talk Optimism Amid Gulf Supply Disruptions

Crude prices rise as US-Iran peace negotiations face challenges, with the Strait of Hormuz closure maintaining global supply risks, pushing oil to 104.40 USD/barrel and triggering broader market declines.

Bitcoin Holds, Ethereum Gains as Institutional ETF Flows Indicate Market Recovery
Crypto

Bitcoin Holds, Ethereum Gains as Institutional ETF Flows Indicate Market Recovery

Institutional investors inject over $148 million into Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs on April 1, signaling renewed interest amid shifting risk sentiment and geopolitical developments.

Treasury Rally Signals Return of Rate-Cut Hopes as Oil Shock Fears Subside
Economy

Treasury Rally Signals Return of Rate-Cut Hopes as Oil Shock Fears Subside

10-year yields slide to 4.285% as geopolitical de-escalation and lower oil prices resurrect Fed rate-cut expectations for 2026-2027, reshaping fixed-income market dynamics.