Weekly Market Wrap - EURUSD, GBPUSD, EURCAD and WTI

ATFX Market Outlook 22nd April 2025

On Monday, President Donald Trump warned that the U.S. economy could slow unless interest rates are cut, criticizing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. This led to a sharp decline in U.S. equities, with the Dow falling 2.48%, the S&P 500 down 2.36%, and the Nasdaq dropping 2.55%.

ATFX | 4h 29min ago

Markets experience subdued activity due to the Good Friday holiday: April 18, 2025

Global financial markets on April 18, 2025, are experiencing subdued activity due to the Good Friday holiday, with thin trading volumes amplifying reactions to US-China trade developments and Federal Reserve rhetoric.

Moneta Markets | 3 days ago

EUR/USD in Equilibrium: Quiet Trading Expected on Good Friday

The EUR/USD pair continues to consolidate around 1.1371 this Friday, with trading activity subdued due to Good Friday market closures in the US and most of Europe.

RoboForex | 3 days ago

Pound Among the Winners Boosted by US Dollar Weakness and Rate Cut Prospects

The GBP/USD pair climbed for seven consecutive days, reaching 1.3210, before experiencing a slight dip on Thursday. This marks the longest sustained rise for the currency pair since July last year, with the pound’s strength primarily driven by a weakening US dollar.

RoboForex | 4 days ago

ATFX Market Outlook 17th April 2025

U.S. March retail sales saw their most significant increase over two years as households boosted purchases to counter tariff-related price hikes. Despite Federal Reserve Chairman Powell noting a slowdown in economic growth and denying a "Fed put," traders are betting on a potential one-percentage-point rate cut starting in June.

ATFX | 5 days ago

ATFX Market Outlook 16th April 2025

U.S. import prices in March fell unexpectedly due to lower energy costs, signalling easing inflation ahead of Trump's tariff policies. Despite robust bank earnings, U.S. stocks closed slightly lower amid uncertainties surrounding tariffs, with the Dow down 0.38%, the S&P 500 down 0.17%, and the Nasdaq declining.

ATFX | 6 days ago

Continued Trade Tensions Steer Markets: April 15, 2025

Global financial markets are navigating a complex landscape on April 15, 2025, as US President Donald Trump’s tariff exemptions on tech and auto sectors spark a cautious risk-on sentiment, while escalating US-China trade tensions—marked by China’s 125% retaliatory tariffs against the US’s 145% duties—fuel recession fears.

Moneta Markets | 6 days ago

ATFX Market Outlook 15th April 2025

The New York Fed's March survey indicated rising short-term inflation expectations and low consumer confidence. Federal Reserve Governor Waller mentioned that Trump's tariff policies could force rate cuts to prevent a recession despite high inflation.

ATFX | 7 days ago

EURUSD	1.15042	GBPUSD	1.33898	AUDUSD	0.64228
USDJPY	140.365	USDCAD	1.38072	USDCHF	0.81088