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US Commerce Secretary Lutnick says there will be no delay in tariffs, set to begin April 9
US Commerce Secretary Lutnick says there will be no delay in tariffs, set to begin April 9
Lutnick offers a up a lame excuse for the penguin tariff f-up too
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NZD/USD Price Analysis: Kiwi plunges below 0.5600 as sellers extend their grip
NZD/USD Price Analysis: Kiwi plunges below 0.5600 as sellers extend their grip
The NZD/USD pair collapsed on Friday, diving toward the 0.5600 area as bearish momentum dominated the session. The pair traded deep in the red, shedding over 3% on the day and remaining mid-range between recent extremes at 0.5551 and 0.5798.
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD collapses over 7%, drops below $30.00
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD collapses over 7%, drops below $30.00
Silver price plummeted on Friday as financial market turmoil continued for the third straight day, following US President Donald Trump's decision to impose reciprocal tariffs. Consequently, China retaliated, sparking fears of a global economic slowdown.
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Australian Dollar collapses below 0.6050 as markets brace for RBA rate cuts
Australian Dollar collapses below 0.6050 as markets brace for RBA rate cuts
The AUD/USD pair crumbled below key psychological support during Friday’s American session, sliding toward the 0.6050 region and marking its lowest level in five years.
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AUD/JPY Price Analysis: Heavy losses drag pair near 88.60 as bearish momentum accelerates
AUD/JPY Price Analysis: Heavy losses drag pair near 88.60 as bearish momentum accelerates
The AUD/JPY pair tumbled aggressively on Friday, retreating toward the 88.60 area after shedding over 4% during the day. The move represents one of the steepest intraday declines in recent sessions, dragging the pair away from the recent highs and into a mid-range zone between 87.41 and 92.64.
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Forexlive Americas FX news wrap 4 Apr; Better US jobs don't help markets. Stocks tumble
Forexlive Americas FX news wrap 4 Apr; Better US jobs don't help markets. Stocks tumble
Forex news for North American trading on Apr 4, 2025
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Major US indices are closing sharply to the downside with declines near by 5.5% – 6%
Major US indices are closing sharply to the downside with declines near by 5.5% – 6%
S&P index down nearly 6%. NASDAQ index down nearly 6% for the second consecutive day.
Dow Jones Industrial Average plummets as equities get pulverized by tariff tantrum
Dow Jones Industrial Average plummets as equities get pulverized by tariff tantrum
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) had one of its worst trading days since the pandemic period, shedding over 2,000 points to fall over 5% on the day and putting the major equity index on pace for one of its worst-ever trading days in absolute points terms.
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Mexican Peso plunges as US-China trade war escalates, Powell pushes back on rate cuts
Mexican Peso plunges as US-China trade war escalates, Powell pushes back on rate cuts
The Mexican Peso (MXN) depreciates sharply against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, erasing Thursday’s gains, which drove the exchange rate below the crucial 20.00 figure towards testing the 200-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) at 19.78.
US Dollar lifted by Nonfarm Payrolls surprise and Powell’s cautious stance
US Dollar lifted by Nonfarm Payrolls surprise and Powell’s cautious stance
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the performance of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, rises on Friday and is trading near the 103 area following a stronger-than-anticipated Nonfarm Payrolls report.
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Gold price crashed over 2.8% as Powell turn hawkish on tariffs and inflation
Gold price crashed over 2.8% as Powell turn hawkish on tariffs and inflation
Gold prices extend their drop for the second consecutive day, hitting a seven-day low of $3,023 per troy ounce, down more than 2.80% as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell turned hawkish in a conference in Virginia.
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EUR/USD cycles 1.10 after Powell pushes back on rate cut bets
EUR/USD cycles 1.10 after Powell pushes back on rate cut bets
EUR/USD churned near 1.1000 on Friday, sticking mostly flat as exhausted markets were greeted by an overly-cautious Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Powell, who warned that inflation and recession risks thanks to tariffs will make it less, not more, likely that the Fed will cut rates sooner.
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EUR/USD with losses on Powell's words, bulls take a breather
EUR/USD with losses on Powell's words, bulls take a breather
During Friday’s session following the European close, the EUR/USD pair slipped back toward the 1.1000 area, surrendering part of its early-week strength.
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Breaking: Fed Chairman Powell says Trump tariffs risk higher inflation, slower growth
Breaking: Fed Chairman Powell says Trump tariffs risk higher inflation, slower growth
Federal Reserve (Fed) Chairman Jerome Powell said on Friday that US President Donald Trump's tariffs are bigger than expected, and they risk higher inflation and slower growth, while delivering his prepared speech at the annual conference for the Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing on
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GBP/USD plunges below 1.2950 on risk aversion
GBP/USD plunges below 1.2950 on risk aversion
The Pound Sterling tumbles sharply against the US Dollar, falling more than 1% on Friday as risk appetite deteriorates after China imposed tariffs on US goods, which triggered a reaction from US President Donald Trump.
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Trump indicates he is in deal mode after call with Vietnam
Trump indicates he is in deal mode after call with Vietnam
Vietnam tariffs were one of the biggest surprises this week
WTI tanks almost 8% as Trump tariffs stoke global economic risks
WTI tanks almost 8% as Trump tariffs stoke global economic risks
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), futures on NYMEX, continues to face a bloodbath as the announcement of reciprocal tariffs by United States (US) President Donald Trump has prompted global economic risks.
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USD/CAD gains further to near 1.4240 after US/Canada employment data
USD/CAD gains further to near 1.4240 after US/Canada employment data
The USD/CAD pair extends its upside to near 1.4240 during North American trading hours on Friday. The Loonie pair strengthens as the Canadian Dollar (CAD) falls further after the release of the downbeat employment data for March.
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OPEC+ increases oil production unexpectedly significantly in May – Commerzbank
OPEC+ increases oil production unexpectedly significantly in May – Commerzbank
The eight OPEC+ countries with voluntary production cuts surprisingly announced yesterday that they would increase production by 411 thousand barrels per day in May.
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GBP losses steady around 1.30 – Scotiabank
GBP losses steady around 1.30 – Scotiabank
Pound Sterling (GBP) is weak, down a meaningful 0.8% vs. the USD while still trading relatively well vs.
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EUR/USD consolidates around 1.10 – Scotiabank
EUR/USD consolidates around 1.10 – Scotiabank
Euro (EUR) is soft, down 0.4% vs. the US Dollar (USD) and trading back around the 1.10 level with a modest fade of Thursday’s impressive rally, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.
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Kazakh oil production at record level also in March – Commerzbank
Kazakh oil production at record level also in March – Commerzbank
Kazakhstan's oil production is said to have risen to a new record level in March, Reuters reported, citing informed sources, Commerzbank's commodity analyst Carsten Fritsch notes.
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CAD gives up some gains on weak risk mood – Scotiabank
CAD gives up some gains on weak risk mood – Scotiabank
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) is softer, losing ground against a generally stronger USD, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.
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Oil prices under pressure after US tariff announcement – Commerzbank
Oil prices under pressure after US tariff announcement – Commerzbank
Oil prices came under significant pressure following US President Trump's tariff announcements, Commerzbank's commodity analyst Carsten Fritsch notes.
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USD recovers but sentiment remains weak – Scotiabank
USD recovers but sentiment remains weak – Scotiabank
The impact of this week’s US tariff announcement continues to reverberate around global markets. Stocks continue to weaken, havens – bonds – remain strongly bid.
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Canada Unemployment Rate edged higher to 6.7% in March
Canada Unemployment Rate edged higher to 6.7% in March
The Unemployment Rate in Canada edged higher to 6.7% in March from 6.6% in February, Statistics Canada reported on Friday. This reading came in line with the market expectation.
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AUD/USD nosedives to near 0.6050 as RBA dovish bets swell dramatically
AUD/USD nosedives to near 0.6050 as RBA dovish bets swell dramatically
The AUD/USD pair tanks more than 3.5% below 0.6100 during early North American trading hours on Friday.
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