Period: April 7, 2025 – April 11, 2025
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Monday – April 7, 2025
News: Strong U.S. Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) Data
The U.S. Department of Labor announced strong results for the Non-Farm Payrolls report, indicating a better-than-expected improvement in the labor market.
Impact: Supported the U.S. dollar against other currencies and increased the likelihood of delaying a rate cut by the Federal Reserve.
Tuesday – April 8, 2025
News: Escalation of U.S.-China Trade Tensions
The United States announced new tariffs on certain Chinese goods, and China responded with investigations into U.S. imports.
Impact: Increased uncertainty, pushing investors toward safe-haven currencies such as the Japanese yen and Swiss franc.
Wednesday – April 9, 2025
News: Remarks by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell
Powell confirmed that monetary policy will remain flexible, with any rate cut decision postponed until inflation stabilizes.
Impact: Boosted the U.S. dollar and lowered expectations of a rate cut in Q2.
Thursday – April 10, 2025
News: Release of the European Central Bank (ECB) Meeting Minutes
The minutes revealed concerns among some members about continued weak growth, with hints at possible future monetary easing.
Impact: The euro came under pressure against other currencies, especially the U.S. dollar.
Friday – April 11, 2025
News: Canadian Inflation Report (CPI)
The report showed a slight increase in inflation rates, reducing the likelihood of a rate hike in Canada.
Impact: The Canadian dollar declined against the U.S. dollar.
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Monday – April 7, 2025
News: U.S. Jobs Data Impacts Gold
The strong dollar resulting from the data led to gold falling below the $3,000 per ounce level.
Tuesday – April 8, 2025
News: Return of Trade Tensions
Strained relations between the U.S. and China drove investors toward gold as a safe haven, resulting in a slight rebound.
Wednesday – April 9, 2025
News: Expectations of Holding Interest Rates
The Fed’s remarks about maintaining interest rates led to fluctuating gold prices without a clear trend.
Thursday – April 10, 2025
News: Expectations of a Price Correction for Gold
Some analysts suggested that gold might enter a correction phase, focusing on the support level at $2,936.
Friday – April 11, 2025
News: Continued Global Trade Uncertainty
Mutual statements between the U.S., European Union, and China boosted gold demand by the end of the week.
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Important Note:
Economic news is one of the key drivers of financial markets. Therefore, it is essential to stay updated regularly and manage capital carefully. Trading offers promising opportunities, but it requires awareness, commitment, and discipline to achieve success.
