Signals in April

May's Market Overview

1. Global Market Drivers

• Trump’s Tariffs Return:
  Surprise reintroduction of steep U.S. import tariffs (up to 145%) on Chinese goods triggered global risk-off sentiment. Equities, especially the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, took sharp hits.

• Global Retaliation Begins:
  The EU and China responded with counter-tariffs. Market participants braced for an extended trade war cycle, increasing demand for safe havens like JPY and CHF.

2. Central Bank Signals

• Fed: Hawkish tone held strong amid resilient U.S. jobs data and firm inflation expectations.

• ECB: Leaned dovish, citing economic slowdown across the Eurozone.

• BoE: Began shifting dovish, hinting at potential rate cuts.

• BoJ: Maintained ultra-loose stance with mild hints at long-term tightening.

3. Key Market Events

• Recession Warnings: BlackRock and JPMorgan sounded alarms on a potential U.S. slowdown.

• U.S. Consumer Confidence Crashed: University of Michigan’s index fell to 50.8 — nearing 2008 levels.

• Corporate Earnings Mixed: Strong tech sector (Alphabet +8.5%) vs weak consumer sentiment weighed on broader indices.

Peak Traders Group Signals

1. April's Peak Signals Performance

• Total trades: 122

• Number of assets: 11 (including Forex, Futures and Crypto)

• Net profit/loss: 117 wins / 5 losses

• Overall Win Rate: 95.8%

• Total Win (All Pairs): 8,575 Pips

• Total Dollar Wins (1 Lot @ $10/pip): $85,750

• Total Monthly Profit (All Trades): 12,305 Pips

2. Daily Signal Snapshots!

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3. Looking Ahead (May 2025 Preview)

• Focus on NFP, Core PCE, and ISM PMI for further Fed direction.

• Eyes on BoE rate decision and Eurozone CPI for currency plays.

• DXY strength, geopolitical tensions, and macro data will shape May’s flow.