Consumer confidence wanes, gold nears records, dollar weakens, cryptocurrencies stabilize as recession concerns persist.
USDJPY rebounds from support as 10-year yield surges, eyeing 144.45 for potential short-covering breakout.
Consumer inflation expectations rose to 4.4% in April 2025, signaling shifting consumer perceptions about inflation.
European equity markets ended a volatile week mixed; Stoxx 600 slipped, FTSE 100 posted modest gains.
Consumer sentiment drops, gold nears record highs, dollar weakens, cryptocurrencies stabilize amid trade tensions.
AUDUSD struggles near 100-day moving average; holding key support at 0.6224 could spark a rebound.
Rising deficits and trade tensions erode dollar’s haven status; investors favor yen and franc instead.
Tariffs may raise inflation to 4%, says Fed’s Williams, who expects slower growth and rising unemployment.
Federal Reserve’s Collins sees solid economy, warns tariffs may raise inflation and cause investment uncertainty.
Musalem forecasts below-average growth, warns inflation and labor concerns may delay Fed rate cuts amid uncertainty.
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