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Brent has slid to $70.00 per barrel
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03 Apr 04.08

Brent has slid to $70.00 per barrel

Brent crude fell ~6% to $70 per barrel due to OPEC+ supply hikes and fears of a global trade war sparked by US tariffs.

XAUUSD surged to record high after Trump’s tariff announcement!
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03 Apr 02.26

XAUUSD surged to record high after Trump’s tariff announcement!

President Trump signed a "reciprocal tariffs" policy, escalating risks of a global trade war. Stock markets reacted negatively, while XAUUSD surged to a record high as investors sought safe-haven assets.

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XAUUSD on track for a weekly gain
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07 MAR clock 10:26

XAUUSD on track for a weekly gain

XAUUSD remained stable near $2,912 amid shifting US trade policies. Investors await nonfarm payrolls as gold tracks a 10% yearly rise.
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USDInd plunges amid EU shifts & tariffs
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05 MAR clock 14:53

USDInd plunges amid EU shifts & US tariffs

The USD Index fell 3.26% in 2025, with a 2.54% March drop due to Trump’s tariffs and the EU’s $840B defense plan, breaking a falling wedge with 200-day SMA support.
USDInd US Dollar Index USD Euro eurozone President Trump Tariffs
Trading under Trump: assets and markets on the move
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04 MAR clock 13:27

Trading under Trump: assets and markets on the move

Alpari breaks down the effect Trump’s second presidency has already had on some markets and assets, as well as effects his policies could have in the future.
Donald Trump Trade War Stock Market crypto forex Oil Gold tech stocks Renewable Energy Financial Sector
This Week: US30, CHINAH, GER40 and US500 are in focus
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03 MAR clock 08:16

This Week: US30, CHINAH, GER40 and US500 are in focus

Major events in early March could shake global markets, including Trump’s speech, China’s growth report, the ECB rate decision, and US jobs data.
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Gold is set for its largest weekly drop since November
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28 FEB clock 08:57

Gold is set for its largest weekly drop since November

XAUUSD retreated to $2,855 per ounce. Investor attention is shifting to US PCE data (due later today) and ongoing US trade tariff developments.
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BRN is on path to a first monthly drop in three months
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28 FEB clock 08:30

BRN is on path to a first monthly drop in three months

Oil prices fell on Friday, set for their first monthly drop since November. Traders balanced supply concerns against economic fears from U.S. tariffs.
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