The US dollar slips as the yen, Swiss franc, and euro rally. Markets brace for slower growth and potential rate cuts. – vtmarkets.com
Safe-haven flows lift the yen. Record current account surplus and looming U.S.–Japan trade negotiations add to the currency’s resilience. – vtmarkets.com
Bitcoin (BTC) bounces back to $80,407 amid U.S. tariffs and recession fears, while altcoins like Ethereum and Solana struggle. -vtmarkets.com
The VIX hits its highest level since August, equity markets spiral further into bear territory. – vtmarkets.com
S&P 500 futures plunge over 20% from highs, rattled by recession fears and escalating trade war tensions. – vtmarkets.com
The offshore yuan hit a two-month low of 7.239 per dollar as fears of escalating trade tensions with the US intensified, though it slightly recovered to 7.3267 at close. -vtmarkets.com
Gold rises to $3,033 after early losses, amid global trade tensions and Powell’s warning on inflation and growth. -vtmarkets.com
Crude Oil WTI hits a 4-week low at 64.79 USD/Bbl, down 2.81% in the last 24 hours and 24.25% in the past year, as OPEC+ plans to increase output in May. -vtmarkets.com
Apple slides 10%+ as trade war erupts, global capital shifts to “inbetweeners” in new bipolar world order. – vtmarkets.com
Nikkei 225 drops 3.75% amid U.S. tariff fears, reaching a low of 33,255.54. The Japanese index is on track for its worst weekly loss in five years as global recession concerns grow.
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