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Forex Today: Markets stabilize as trading volume thins out on Easter Friday
Here is what you need to know on Friday, April 18:Major currency pairs stay quiet on Friday as trading volumes thin out, with major markets remaining closed in observance of the Easter Holiday. The economic calendar will not offer any high-tier data releases, paving the way for subdued market...
How will President Trump's threat to Powell affect Bitcoin?
Bitcoin (BTC) traded above $84,000 on Friday as President Donald Trump slammed Federal Reserve (Fed) Chairman Jerome Powell for not cutting interest rates on time. Trump pointed to the European Central Bank (ECB) lowering rates by 25 basis points, urging Powell to do the same in the US.
Dogecoin Price Forms Symmetrical Triangle, Falling Wedge Breakout Begins From Oversold Zone
Dogecoin’s latest price formations suggest that an early-stage recovery might be underway, supported by signals on both short-term and mid-term timeframes. A close look at the chart activity shows technical setups that has historically led to strong breakouts. The observations come from crypto...
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Apr 18, 2025
WTI drifts higher to near $63.50 on trade deal hopes, fresh Iran sanctions
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $63.50 during the Asian session on Friday. The WTI price edges higher to a two-week high amid hopes for a trade deal between the United States and the European Union and fresh US sanctions on Iran.
Trump Tariffs Spark Global Central Bank Rate Cuts – Could the ECB Cut Rates 10 Times in Two Years?
TradingKey - Under the threat of U.S. President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff policies, global central banks have been forced to reconsider their monetary policy stances. Following interest rate cuts by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand and the Reserve Bank of India, the European Central Bank...
A Historic Moment in the U.S.: Trump vs. Powell, Can the President Fire the Fed Chair?
TradingKey - Discussions about terminating Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s tenure and the independence of the Federal Reserve have been heating up both before and after Donald Trump took office. Following the European Central Bank’s interest rate cut in April 2025, Trump renewed his calls...TradingKey
Apr 18, 2025
Japan’s Kato: Japan does not manipulate the FX market to weaken the Yen
Japan’s Finance Minister Shunichi Kato said on Friday that the country does not manipulate the foreign exchange (FX) market to weaken the Japanese Yen.Kato said on Thursday after the talks began in Washington that he will closely communicate with the US on FX issues, adding Tokyo and Washington haveFxstreet
Apr 18, 2025
EUR/USD gathers strength above 1.1350, ECB cuts interest rates by 25 bps
The EUR/USD pair attracts some buyers to near 1.1370 during the early Asian session on Friday. The concerns over the economic impact of tariffs continue to drag the US Dollar (USD) lower against the Euro (EUR). Traders will closely monitor the developments surrounding US trade talks. Trading...Fxstreet
Apr 18, 2025
U.S.-Japan Talks Avoid Yen Exchange Rate, BOJ Likely to Cut Growth Forecasts Amid Uncertain Rate Hike Prospects
TradingKey - The United States and Japan have begun negotiations on tariff-related issues, with statements from President Donald Trump and the Japanese delegation causing fluctuations in the yen exchange rate. Although Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda has reiterated the possibility of a...TradingKey
Apr 17, 2025
European Central Bank set to cut interest rates again amid easing inflation and tariff uncertainty
The European Central Bank (ECB) will announce its April interest rate decision on Thursday at 12:15 GMT. Markets widely expect the central bank to lower key rates for the sixth consecutive time.Fxstreet
Apr 17, 2025
Asian stocks rose after a successful round of trade talks between the U.S. and Japan
Asian shares rose and the yen slipped on Thursday after the United States and Japan completed an opening round of tariff talks. Japan’s Topix gained 1 percent, leading regional advances at 1:59 p.m. in Tokyo. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 added 0.6 percent...
U.S. Bonds Rally While Stocks Fall, What Did Powell Say? Has the Fed Put Option Dream Ended?
TradingKey - Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s recent remarks raised concerns about stagflation in the U.S. economy and explicitly rejected the notion of a "Fed put option." His hawkish tone contributed to a divergence in the performance of U.S. equities and bonds.
TradingKey
Apr 17, 2025
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