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Markets Rally as Alphabet and Intel Prepare to Report | Gold Slips, Bitcoin Booms | SAP Leads Europe’s Tech Surge



🧾 Global Markets Recap


Equities surged on Wednesday as easing geopolitical tensions and softer tones from the White House gave traders reason to breathe.


  • The S&P 500 rose 1.67%, powered by renewed interest in tech.

  • The Nasdaq 100 soared 2.5%, reflecting investor optimism on growth names.

  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 419 points (+1%), though it closed well off session highs, trimming gains from over 1,100 points earlier in the day.


This cooling off highlights ongoing fragility in sentiment, even amid strong corporate earnings and diplomatic reassurances on tariffs.


💰 Commodities Check: Gold Eases, Copper Climbs


Gold fell 2% after touching record highs earlier this week, as risk appetite returned to equities. Traders locked in profits following its 24th record high of the year.Copper, a bellwether for industrial optimism, surged to a monthly high amid expectations of improved U.S.–China trade dialogue.


🔌 Crypto Watch: Bitcoin Rallies on Weak Dollar


Bitcoin pushed through $93,000 as dollar weakness and fresh ETF inflows drove bullish sentiment. Bitcoin ETFs saw their largest net inflow since January, with many analysts now speculating a move toward the $100K milestone.


💡 Corporate Highlights


  • Tesla (TSLA) gained 5% despite missing earnings expectations. Elon Musk pledged to scale back political commitments and refocus on Tesla’s future product roadmap, which reassured some investors. However, long-term concerns over tariffs and brand damage remain.

  • SAP (SAP.DE) soared 10% after delivering robust Q1 numbers. Operating profit jumped 58%, with 86% of revenues now recurring. Analysts hailed the performance as a masterclass in managing macro pressure, solidifying SAP’s status as Europe’s most valuable tech name.

  • Alphabet (GOOGL) is set to report post-market. Shares are down over 25% since February, driven by ad revenue uncertainty, AI cost pressure, and growing regulatory risk. Investors are closely watching for commentary on its $75 billion AI investment and competition from China’s DeepSeek.

  • Intel (INTC) reports after today’s close. With shares down 45% from their 52-week high, all eyes are on execution and roadmap updates. Analysts expect clarity around its AI ambitions and foundry strategy to be key.


🌐 Regulation & Geopolitics


In a bold move, the EU fined Apple €500 million and Meta €200 million for digital competition breaches. The action triggered sharp rebuke from U.S. officials, with President Trump labelling the fines “extortion” and hinting at retaliatory tariffs. The fines may escalate trade tensions just as negotiations begin to stabilise.


✈️ Sector in Focus: Airlines


Airline shares are under pressure after Southwest Airlines and Alaska Air withheld guidance despite strong earnings, citing macro uncertainty. American Airlines reports today, with its stock already down 45% since the start of the quarter.


📊 Coming Up Today


  • 🇩🇪 IFO Business Climate (April) – Expected at 88.5 vs. 86.7 prior. Watch EUR pairs.

  • 🇺🇸 Durable Goods, Chicago Fed Index, Jobless Claims – Forecast: Orders -0.5%. Impact on USD and US indices.

  • 🇺🇸 Existing Home Sales (March) – Forecast +2.8%. Watch USD pairs.


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