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- NAGA Weekly Recap April 7 - 11, 2025
As the week winds down, markets are no longer just reacting—they're bracing. The new wave of trade tariffs has jolted investor sentiment, shifting the narrative from cautious optimism to full-blown concern. What started as sector-specific jitters is now snowballing into fears of a deeper economic drag.
With talk of retaliatory measures gaining traction, worries about disrupted supply chains and slower global growth are mounting. Traders are watching every word from policymakers, hunting for signs of relief—but for now, the mood is tense, and the uncertainty is real.
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Markets Rattle as Trade Tariffs Escalate
Trade war fears are rattling markets this week as new tariffs threaten to disrupt global growth. With the Fed balancing inflation and recession risks, all eyes are on key reports like the Non-Farm Payroll. The impact on consumer prices and economic stability is now front and center.
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Defensive Moves Dominate as Trade Fears Grow
Equity markets went defensive this week as trade tariffs hit earnings and demand. Tech, industrials, and discretionary stocks struggled, while utilities, healthcare, and staples outperformed as investors sought shelter. Focus shifted from growth to capital preservation, with domestic firms leading. Trading volumes surged as portfolios rebalanced for trade uncertainty. Caution rules as companies face tariff fallout.
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Commodity Markets Roiled by Trade Tensions
Commodity markets are feeling the heat as trade tensions intensify. Industrial metals dropped amid demand concerns, while energy prices swung between worries over growth and supply disruptions. Agricultural goods were hit by retaliatory tariffs, adding more uncertainty. Traders are locked in on trade talks for any hints on where prices are headed.
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Forex Markets Shift as Safe Havens Soar
Forex markets reacted to rising trade tensions, with the USD and JPY soaring as safe havens, while export-driven currencies and the euro weakened. Emerging markets saw capital outflows and volatility spiked, pushing central banks to step in. Traders are now eyeing trade talks for the next move.
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Trade tensions aren’t letting up, and neither is market volatility. Stay with us as we track the next twists in the global trade saga and what it means for your investments. 🌍💥
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