📊 Wall Street rallied, Crypto Rallies, Fed Highlights Global Trade Risks

🔹 U.S. Markets: The NASDAQ led with a weekly gain of +6.73%, followed by the S&P 500 (+4.59%) and Dow (+2.48%). Tech stocks surged—Tesla, Palantir, and MicroStrategy saw major rebounds.

🔹 Canada: Retail sales came in flat, falling -0.4% in February, while ex-auto sales rose +0.5%. Rig count dropped by 6, with oil rigs leading the decline. Canadian equities mirrored U.S. optimism despite political and trade overhangs.

🔹 Commodities: Gold dipped under $3,300 to close at $3,294 on dollar strength and ongoing U.S.-China tariff tensions. Oil ended lower for the week at $63.02 amid OPEC+ uncertainty. Silver slipped toward $33, supported at $32.60.

🔹 Global Snapshot: European indices wrapped the week higher—Germany’s DAX gained +4.86%. UK retail sales beat estimates at +0.4%. In Asia, messaging misalignments on U.S.-China talks created market jitters. Tokyo CPI jumped to 3.4% y/y.

🔹 Crypto: Bitcoin surged to $95K, hitting a 60-day high as risk sentiment improved. SUI led altcoin gains, up +72% for the week. NFTs saw renewed attention with Pudgy Penguins spiking +47.5%.

📈 Tech Surge Lifts Markets, Bitcoin Consolidates, Gold Regains $3,300

🔹 U.S. Markets: Nasdaq (+2.74%) led the charge as S&P 500 and Dow cleared key technical levels. Alphabet and Intel reported earnings; Alphabet soared post-market, while Intel slipped on weak guidance.
🔹 Commodities: Gold jumped back above $3,300 on safe-haven demand, copper rallied on Peruvian supply risks, and oil edged higher but stayed range-bound.
🔹 Global Landscape: Europe gained on stronger German data and ECB cut hopes. Asia was mixed—China liberalized investment, South Korea’s GDP contracted, and Japan’s inflation persisted.
🔹 Crypto: Bitcoin hovered near $92.4K, while altcoins dipped. Trump Token surged +31.7% as traders pivoted back to risk. FBI reported $9.3B in crypto fraud losses for 2024.
🔹 Looking Ahead: Markets await clarity on U.S.-China trade talks, OPEC+ decisions, and Friday’s key inflation data.

📈 Markets Rally on Tariff Optimism & Fed Stability, Bitcoin Eyes $95K

🔹 U.S. Markets: Nasdaq (+2.5%) led gains as Powell’s reappointment calmed markets and tariff fears eased. New home sales hit a 10-month high, while the Beige Book signaled stagnation.
🔹 Commodities: Gold dropped below $3,300 as risk appetite returned. Oil fell to $62.27 amid OPEC+ output boost talk. Copper bounced, silver softened on reduced industrial demand forecasts.
🔹 Global Trends: Eurozone growth stalled, UK services slumped, and Asia’s PMI readings remained weak. Mexico’s 2025 GDP forecast slashed to 0%, and the IMF flagged global debt risks from tariffs.
🔹 Crypto: Market cap reclaimed $3T. Bitcoin hit $94.2K, while altcoins like SUI (+20%) and Ethereum (+3.5%) rallied. SEC charged PGI Global in a $198M crypto fraud case.
🔹 Looking Ahead: Traders watch for further tariff clarity, Fed speeches, and signs of global economic momentum or slowdown.

📉 Markets Stall, Gold Retreats from Record, Solana Soars on ETF News

🔹 U.S. Markets: Dow -1.3%, S&P 500 flat, Nasdaq slightly lower. UnitedHealth plunged 22%, housing starts fell, and Philly Fed Index crashed. Powell stays cautious, while Trump eyes a Fed shakeup.
🔹 Commodities: Gold hit $3,358 before retreating to ~$3,290. Oil remains rangebound near $63, while silver fell back to $32.50.
🔹 Europe & Asia: ECB cut rates 25bps unanimously; Lagarde signals rising downside risks. China hints at U.S. trade talks, Japan exports lag, and Korea held rates steady.
🔹 Crypto: Solana surged 7% after Canada launched the first spot SOL ETF. Bitcoin dominance rose to 59.1% as total crypto cap dropped 18.6% in Q1. Ripple held $2.00 on SEC case pause.
🔹 Looking Ahead: All eyes on Fed policy signals, U.S.-Japan trade talks, and further crypto regulation as markets recalibrate.

📉 Tech Leads Market Selloff, Gold Hits New High, Crypto Rotation Intensifies

🔹 U.S. Markets: NASDAQ -3.07%, S&P 500 -2.24%, Dow -1.73%. Big tech plunged—Nvidia -6.87%, Apple -3.89%. Retail sales beat at +1.4% MoM, but volatility rose as yields stayed elevated.
🔹 Canada: TSX followed U.S. lower, dragged by tech and energy. Loonie held steady as oil gained on U.S.-Iran tensions.
🔹 Commodities: Gold hit a record $3,330/oz amid risk aversion. WTI crude +1.86% to $62.47. Trade war fears flared after U.S.-China mineral export headlines.
🔹 Europe & Asia: EU markets dropped on U.S. chip restrictions. China’s Q1 GDP surprised to the upside (+5.4%), but rare earth controls stoked caution.
🔹 Crypto: Bitcoin steady at $84K. Ethereum dropped below $1,600. Tron rose 2.3% on strong USDT flows. Chainlink nears $10 support as whales unload.

📊 Markets Cautious as Tariff Fog Grows, Stablecoin Expansion Makes Waves

🔹 U.S. Markets: S&P 500 -0.2%, Dow -0.4%, Nasdaq flat. Manufacturing improved, but forward sentiment collapsed. Goldman & Morgan Stanley cut 2025 earnings forecasts. No EU tariff resolution weighed on mood.
🔹 Canada: CPI fell to 2.3%, clearing path for a June BoC rate cut. Housing starts missed badly, especially in Toronto & Vancouver.
🔹 Commodities: Gold held firm near $3,230–$3,245 on safe-haven demand. Oil trades sideways as IEA slashes demand forecasts.
🔹 Europe: German ZEW sentiment plunged to -14.0, but equities rose—DAX +1.43%—despite outlook gloom.
🔹 Asia & Global: China expands stablecoin reach via Tether–Fizen deal. Boeing faces Chinese retaliation. Nissan to cut Rogue SUV output.
🔹 Crypto: Ethereum struggles at $1,600, while Canada approves world’s first spot Solana ETF with staking. Tether’s QR code push may redefine USDT utility.

📈 U.S. Stocks Gain, But Tech & Tariff Worries Persist

🔹 U.S. Markets: Dow +0.78%, S&P 500 +0.79%, Nasdaq +0.64%. Gains were broad, but tech underperformed amid tariff uncertainty. Trump paused some levies, but confirmed others targeting chips & pharma.
🔹 Commodities: Gold pulled back to $3,208 after last week’s record. Oil stabilized at $61.53, and copper rebounded sharply. China’s gold ETFs saw record inflows, signaling rising safe-haven demand.
🔹 Europe: Major indices jumped 2%+ as traders bet on easing trade tensions. ECB expected to cut rates Thursday amid soft inflation.
🔹 Asia & Global: China-Vietnam signed 45 deals to boost ties. Singapore eased policy, NZ retail sales fell, and UK housing prices hit new records.
🔹 Crypto: Bitcoin surged to $85K, driven by cooling ETF outflows and Saylor bullishness. AI-related tokens soared on Nvidia and OpenAI news. XRP whales accumulated as altcoins held steady.