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This Week: Markets rattle as tariff war fears escalate
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07 Apr 09.11

This Week: Markets rattle as tariff war fears escalate

Markets plunged after President Trump’s tariff hike, sparking fears of a global recession or stagflation. Key events this week may intensify volatility in US assets and global markets.

Why investors flock to gold and other safe havens?
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04 Apr 12.18

Why investors flock to gold and other safe havens?

Alpari explores the appeal that safe haven assets including metals and certain currencies have for traders during volatile times, and how to trade these assets.

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USDInd near 5-month lows amid trade, Fed uncertainty
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18 MAR clock 13:18

USDInd near 5-month lows amid trade, Fed uncertainty

The USD Index hovered near 103.3 as trade tensions and weak retail data fueled uncertainty. Markets now await the Fed’s decision (Wednesday, Mar 19), with no rate changes expected.
This Week: JPY depreciates. BoJ and Fed rate decisions could trigger rebound
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17 MAR clock 07:54

This Week: JPY depreciates. BoJ and Fed rate decisions could trigger rebound

JPY was the worst-performing G10 currency against the US dollar, despite Japan’s largest labour union securing a historic wage hike. Upcoming BoJ and Fed rate decisions, along with Japan’s inflation data, may drive significant USDJPY movement.
BRN hovers at $70 amid supply concerns
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14 MAR clock 10:32

BRN hovers at $70 amid supply concerns

Brent crude oil remains under pressure around $70 per barrel, despite a brief recovery, as concerns over a global trade war and oversupply weigh on the market. IEA warns of a growing supply surplus.
Gold surges to new record high, almost reaching $3,000!
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14 MAR clock 09:18

Gold surges to new record high, almost reaching $3,000!

Gold surged to an all-time high, nearing $3,000, amid trade tensions and easing US inflation. Strong ETF demand and central bank buying continue to support its rise.
UK100 index faces test with UK GDP and Industrial data
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13 MAR clock 14:19

UK100 index faces test with UK GDP and Industrial data

Did you know, UK100 is the only European stock index with a month-to-date decline?
USDCAD under pressure ahead of key US data and rate decisions
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12 MAR clock 15:53

USDCAD under pressure ahead of key US data and rate decisions

This week, the Canadian Dollar (CAD) has emerged as the weakest currency in the G10 against the US Dollar.
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