Liberation Day or Economic Doomsday?

Issue Number: 60

Issue Pages: 72

Date: April 1, 2025

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Estimated reading time: 3 minutes

Issue No. 60 of eplanet Times weekly serves as a comprehensive guide to help you understand and analyze price movements in global markets. Our goal in this 60th issue of eplanet Times is to provide a reliable platform for informing traders about key price drivers and preparing them for the major events of the week ahead. The analytical team at eplanet Brokers delivers unbiased insights and analyses to support you in making well-informed trading decisions. More than just a weekly publication, eplanet Times is a valuable analytical guide and resource for traders and investors, a place where financial data is transformed into insight, enabling more informed decisions by our readers.

In Issue No. 60 of eplanet Times, the following topics are covered:

  • A look at the economic calendar 
  • The most important economic headlines from the past week 
  • Key upcoming events in the week ahead 
  • Specialized articles on market psychology and trading challenges 
  • In-depth articles on technology and innovation 
  • Expert pieces on the economics of culture and the arts 
  • Technical analysis of popular symbols 
  • Detailed examination of oil, gold, and cryptocurrency markets 
  • Insights into the Iranian economy 

eplanet Times is the first specialized Persian-language publication on the forex market, released every Sunday. Its mission is to enhance traders’ knowledge and capabilities by offering a collection of deep analyses, expert articles, and comprehensive market reviews of the global financial landscape.

The eplanet analytical team takes a multidimensional approach to monitoring key developments in the forex market, precious metals, oil, cryptocurrencies, global equities, and even Iran’s economy. In each issue, in addition to a thorough review of the past week’s major events, a forward-looking outlook is provided to help traders consider various scenarios and make better-informed strategic decisions.

This publication not only covers economic data and monetary policies but also analyzes the impact of geopolitical developments, central bank decisions, and macroeconomic trends on the financial markets. eplanet Times is an essential tool for traders, analysts, and investors seeking a deeper understanding of market volatility and a sharper eye for trading opportunities.

The first week of April will be a critical one for economists, investors, and both retail and institutional market participants. April 2, dubbed as “Liberation Day” by Donald Trump,is the date when the new U.S. administration, under Trump’s leadership, is expected to impose sweeping tariffs on all its trading partners. Speculation is high, and while the severity of these threats and the scale of the proposed tariffs remain unclear, global markets have already started to price in the event since last week.

This past week, PMI data (Purchasing Managers’ Index) for March was released for the Eurozone, France, and Germany. Despite improvement in services PMIs, the economic outlook remains mixed across the Eurozone, with detailed figures reflecting continued trade uncertainty. In the UK, inflation data came in lower than expected in February, with the consumer price index falling to 2.8%. However, services inflation remains elevated above 5%. Despite this, the likelihood of a rate cut has increased since the release, as headline inflation moves closer to the 2% target.
Final GDP estimates for Q4 2024 showed U.S. economic growth at 2.4%. But the optimism faded quickly, as early projections for Q1 2025 indicate a contraction of -1.8%, a development that has triggered concern, weakened the U.S. dollar and equities, and supported gold prices. Alongside these topics, you’ll also find coverage of other major global events in this issue of ePlanet Times.

Persian-speaking traders have shown strong interest not only in forex, but also in commodities and cryptocurrencies. That’s why the price developments, key volatility factors, and expert analysis of these three markets are presented in the “Commodity Plus” and “Crypto Corner” sections.

One of the standout features of eplanet Times is its in-depth preview of the upcoming week’s most important events. The economic calendar for the first week of April is quite packed. In the U.S., the usual monthly labor and wage data will provide a clearer picture of the job market, potentially influencing investor sentiment and rate expectations. The Reserve Bank of Australia’s interest rate decision will also be in the spotlight, and it’s widely expected that the cash rate will remain unchanged at the April 1 meeting. Inflation data from the Eurozone and Switzerland will also be pivotal for the euro and Swiss franc. In general, reviewing the detailed economic events for the upcoming week can prepare you for a range of potential scenarios and help you manage trading risk more effectively.

In this issue’s Price in Focus where the technical aspect of the markets are in focus, trading scenarios for popular symbols like DXY, EURUSD, the Dow Jones and NVIDIA are explored, providing a clearer view for those interested in market trends and price movement.

To better understand the ups and downs of global markets and the world economy, don’t miss this issue’s expert articles in the Technology Tribune, Culture Corner, Iran Economy Review, and CryptoCorner. So we strongly recommend you read Issue No. 60 of eplanet Times, titled “Liberation Day or Economic Doomsday,” as soon as possible.