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Bear or Bull? Market Battles Uncertainty As China Mulls Early Stimulus to Counter Tariffs

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Austin Hodge
April 07, 2025

As tensions between the U.S. and China escalate into a full-blown economic confrontation, Beijing is reportedly considering fast-tracking monetary interventions to blunt the shock of President Trump’s tariff policies. The trade spat is already sending tremors through financial markets, with bitcoin slipping below $80K.

While market fluctuations have put many traders on edge, other stalwarts such as Arthur Hayes preach opportunity and hail an impending bullish reversal. Meanwhile, Goldman Sachs is upping their forecast for Fed rate cuts, signaling big changes ahead in global monetary policy.

Let's dive in!

  • China considers monetary stimulus as trade tensions rise, with the Fed and RBA expected to cut rates. — Read More

  • Arthur Hayes forecasts a crypto bull market driven by escalating trade tariffs and monetary policy shifts, with Bitcoin potentially reaching $250,000. — Read More

  • Tether considers a U.S.-specific stablecoin amid regulatory discussions, possibly enhancing market competition. — Read More

  • Hong Kong’s SFC enables staking services for licensed exchanges, promoting a regulated digital asset environment. — Read More

  • Musk urges free trade between US and EU while criticizing Trump's tariffs, causing market tensions. — Read More

  • 400,000 FTX creditors face potential $2.5B loss due to KYC failures, with deadline extended to June 1, 2025. — Read More

  • Vaulta partners with VirgoCX to create a stablecoin remittance network, debuting in May. — Read More

  • Global financial markets, including crypto, stocks, and commodities, experience panic levels akin to the 2020 Covid crisis, erasing billions in value. — Read More

  • DeFi protocol revenues sharply decreased in March, with revenues across major platforms such as Solana, BNB Chain, and Ethereum plummeting significantly, except for MakerDAO. — Read More

  • Cryptocurrency and stock markets suffer a drastic fall as Bitcoin and altcoins see extensive liquidations exceeding $1.36 billion over 24 hours, driven by Trump's new tariffs. — Read More

  • Kalshi prediction market sees 61% chance of US recession after Trump's tariffs spark massive market sell-off. — Read More

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