Trade Talk Turns Tame. Is the US500 Buying It?

  • US500 gaps up +1.35% on trade optimism.
     
  • Trump softens stance on China, Powell; Bessent signals possible China de-escalation.
     
  • US PMIs & Fed Beige Book may drive next short-term moves
     
  • If 21-SMA resistance is conquered, US500 could soar over 100 index points

 

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This Week: Can NAS100 stay above 18k?

  • NAS100 now testing 18,000 psychological level for critical support
     
  • April 22nd: Tesla earnings due after US markets close; stock could move 8% up/down after
     
  • April 23rd: IBM earnings due after US markets close; stock could move 7.1% up/down after
     
  • April 24th: Alphabet earnings due after US markets close; stock could move 5.4% up/down after

Brent jumps ~3% on US sanctions & supply fears

 

  • US sanctions against Iran tighten supply outlook
     
  • OPEC+ enforces compliance cuts
     
  • Demand forecasts downgraded
     
  • Mixed US inventory picture
     
  • ~5% weekly gain before holiday

 

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Gold retracts from its all-time high

 

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EU50 Index rebounds ahead of ECB rate decision

 

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

 

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This Week: Tariff tensions & data-driven market volatility

 

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Oil prices dip as demand outlook weakens

 

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Gold has reached a new all-time high!

 

  • Gold hits record high above $3,220
     
  • Safe-haven demand fuels rally
     
  • US-China tariffs spark concern
     
  • Fed rate cuts likely by June
     
  • Inflation, risk keep gold strong

 

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US500 Posts the third biggest single day gain since WW2!

 

  • S&P 500 posted its third-largest daily gain since WWII
     
  • Rally fueled by Trump’s 90-day tariff pause on non-retaliating nations
     
  • Tech giants like Nvidia (+18.7%) and Tesla (+22.7%) led market gains
     
  • China’s tariff was increased to 125%, signaling continued trade strain

 

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