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NAGA Weekly Recap April 14 - 18, 2025

Markets ended the week with cautious optimism as strong trade data and easing energy costs boosted sentiment. Gains were tempered by inflation concerns, Fed uncertainty, and rising geopolitical tensions.

18 April 2025

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Markets ended the week on a positive note, lifted by a rebound in manufacturing and easing fears of an economic slowdown. Strong trade data and falling energy prices boosted sentiment, but inflation worries and uncertainty around the Fed’s next move kept gains in check. Meanwhile, global tariffs and rising geopolitical tensions added pressure, keeping traders on edge ahead of key central bank announcements. 

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Markets Juggle Hopes and Hurdles

Trade flows picked up and input costs dipped, giving markets a short-term lift. But inflation jitters and policy uncertainty kept investors on edge. All eyes are on tariff tweaks and global trade deals that could shake up supply chains and price expectations.

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Tech Takes the Spotlight

Markets climbed as risk appetite returned, with tech stocks stealing the show. Easing tariff worries gave global trade sectors a boost, but rate hike jitters kept broader gains in check. Investors stayed nimble ahead of key central bank signals.

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Energy on Edge as Tensions Rise

Geopolitical sparks and trade threats kept energy markets on a rollercoaster. Crude slid on weak demand signals, then bounced back on talk of output cuts. Gold drew safe-haven flows, while metals saw mixed moves as traders watched export policy drama unfold.

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Currency Moves Caught in the Crossfire

The dollar wobbled as shifting Fed signals clashed with better global trade vibes. The Euro and Pound held steady, while a dovish Japan dragged the Yen lower. Currency markets stayed volatile, with tariffs and diverging policies keeping emerging markets on high alert.

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