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Trade Talk Turns Tame – Is the US500 Buying It?
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23 Apr 04.11

Trade Talk Turns Tame. Is the US500 Buying It?

Recent comments by US President Donald Trump and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent appear to be soothing market fears, cheering on risk assets such as the US500, which tracks the benchmark S&P 500. Here's how high we think this US stock index could go.

This Week: Can NAS100 stay above 18k?
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21 Apr 12.32

This Week: Can NAS100 stay above 18k?

Tesla and Alphabet (Google's parent company) - both heavyweight members of the Nasdaq 100 index - are set to unveil their respective earnings this week. Their respective earnings outlooks will also have to contend with President Trump's erratic policy rollout.

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Brent jumps ~3% on US sanctions & supply fears
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18 APR clock 11:07

Brent jumps ~3% on US sanctions & supply fears

Brent surged past $67 as US sanctions on Iran and OPEC+ cuts tightened supply. Despite a 5% weekly gain, demand concerns from slowing economies cap further upside.
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Gold retracts from its all-time high
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18 APR clock 10:43

Gold retracts from its all-time high

Gold retreated from record highs as investors cashed in gains amid shifting trade tensions. Fed caution and US-China talks keep markets on edge.
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EU50 Index rebounds ahead of ECB rate decision
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17 APR clock 11:17

EU50 Index rebounds ahead of ECB rate decision

The EU50 index edges higher as investors weigh mixed earnings and brace for an ECB rate cut. Persistent trade tensions and soft economic data keep market sentiment cautious.
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USD index slides 10% YTD, eyes key economic data & J. Powell speech
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16 APR clock 16:13

USD index slides 10% YTD, eyes key economic data & J. Powell speech

The USD Index is down over 10% YTD, hovering near July 2023 levels after a bounce from April 2022 support. With US-China trade talks and key economic data ahead, traders watch for a breakout from its tight range.
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This Week: Tariff tensions & data-driven market volatility
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14 APR clock 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 moves this week will shape sentiment further.
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Oil prices dip as demand outlook weakens
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11 APR clock 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 disruptions added to market uncertainty.
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