Here's a quick recap of April:
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Markets kicked off with volatility after Trump’s “Liberation Day” announcement, but quickly rebounded as the tone shifted.
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Equities were mixed:
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International stocks led, up 3.6%
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NASDAQ finished slightly positive; Dow Jones down over 3%
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Tech and Communication Services stood out: Palantir (+40%), Crowdstrike (+22%), Netflix (+21%), and Axon (+17%) were top performers
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Energy lagged as oil prices fell
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Bonds saw a slight dip (-0.5%)
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Currency and commodities highlights:
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The U.S. dollar declined more than 4%
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Oil dropped 18% (WTI below $60)
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Gold climbed 5%
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Bitcoin rose nearly 15%
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