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US Market Open: US equity futures mixed, DXY lower as China refrains from immediate retaliation for now
US President Trump’s reciprocal tariffs alongside the 104% levy on China came into effect; US President Trump said China is manipulating its currency in offset against tariffs, and added the US will be announcing tariffs on pharmaceuticals soon.China's top leaders are to hold a meeting as soon as We
READ STORYEurope Market Open: USTs & stocks slump as reciprocal tariffs begin, China fares better amid state support
US President Trump’s reciprocal tariffs alongside the 104% levy on China came into effect; US President Trump said China is manipulating its currency in offset against tariffs, and added the US will be announcing tariffs on pharmaceuticals soon.Shanghai Comp. (+0.2%) was somewhat cushioned following
READ STORYUS Market Open: Risk sentiment improves with ES +1.3% whilst USD dips awaiting trade updates
China MOFCOM says China strongly opposes 50% additional tariffs and urges resolution of disputes with United States via dialogue.European bourses are on a firmer footing with US futures also in the green; ES +1.5%.USD softer vs. most major peers, antipodeans lead, EUR/USD remains on a 1.09 handle.Bo
READ STORYEurope Market Open: APAC stocks rebound, European & US futures firmer despite persisting tariff rhetoric
US President Trump showed no signs of easing up on his aggressive approach to trade as he threatened an additional 50% tariff on China.US President Trump said the US is not looking at pausing tariffs; tariffs could be permanent and there could also be talks.APAC stocks were mostly positive as market
READ STORYUS Market Open: Bonds bid, DXY firmer and Equities deep in the red after Commerce Secretary Lutnick said there is no postponing tariffs
US Commerce Secretary Lutnick said there is no postponing tariffs and April 9th tariffs are coming; tariffs are going to stay in place for days and weeks.US NEC Director Hassett said more than 50 countries have reached out to the White House to begin trade negotiations.Stocks continue to sink as ris
READ STORYEurope Market Open: APAC stocks resume heavy selling with Hang Seng down double digits, European futures down over 4%
US Commerce Secretary Lutnick said there is no postponing tariffs and April 9th tariffs are coming; tariffs are going to stay in place for days and weeks.US NEC Director Hassett said more than 50 countries have reached out to the White House to begin trade negotiations.Fed Chair Powell said on Frida
READ STORYWeek Ahead: 7th-11th April 2025: Highlights include US & China CPI, FOMC Minutes, RBNZ, US Earnings Season, Japanese Cash Earnings and UK GDP
MON: Japanese Cash Earnings (Feb), German Trade Balance (Feb), EZ Retail Sales (Feb), EZ Sentix Index (Apr)TUE: N/AWED: FOMC Minutes, RBNZ Announcement, RBI AnnouncementTHU: Chinese Inflation (Mar), Swedish GDP (Feb), Norwegian CPI (Mar), Taiwan Trade Balance (Mar), US CPI (Mar)FRI: UK GDP (Feb), US
READ STORYUS Market Open: Equities lower into Powell & NFP, Markets now fully price four 25bps Fed cuts in 2025
US President Trump, when asked about the market response, said "now it settles in" and added he is open to negotiating if "other countries offer something phenomenal."Trump tariffs take a toll on European stocks which currently reside near lows, US futures also lower with underperformance in the RTY
READ STORYEurope Market Open: APAC stocks continue sell off after Wall St.’s worst session since 2020; DXY tests 101.50 ahead of Powell
US President Trump, when asked about the market response, said "now it settles in" and added he is open to negotiating if "other countries offer something phenomenal."Fed's Jefferson said there is no need to be in a hurry on policy adjustments, Cook said the Fed needs to be "patient but attentive".A
READ STORYUS Market Open: Risk sentiment hit after Trump’s tariff announcement, DXY below 102 whilst EUR/USD climbs above 1.11
US President Trump unveiled individual reciprocal tariffs for each country which are essentially half of what countries were charging the US.The US is to apply a 20% tariff on imports from EU, 34% tariff on imports from China, 26% tariff on imports from India and 25% tariff on imports from South Kor
READ STORYEurope Market Open: Equities and global bond yields sink after Trump’s tariff announcement, XAU at fresh highs
US President Trump unveiled individual reciprocal tariffs for each country which are essentially half of what countries were charging the US.The US is to apply a 20% tariff on imports from EU, 34% tariff on imports from China, 26% tariff on imports from India and 25% tariff on imports from Sout
READ STORYUS Market Open: Cautious risk tone ahead of reciprocal tariff updates on ‘Liberation Day’
US "Liberation Day": US President Trump to announce reciprocal tariffs at 16:00EDT/21:00BST on Wednesday; US Commerce Secretary Lutnick speaks at 08:30EDT/13:30BSTUSTR has reportedly prepared "an across-the-board tariff on a subset of nations that likely would not be as high as the 20% universal tar
READ STORYEurope Market Open: EUR/USD fails to hold above 1.08 & European futures marginally lower into 'Liberation Day'
USTR has reportedly prepared "an across-the-board tariff on a subset of nations that likely would not be as high as the 20% universal tariff option", according to WSJ.APAC stocks were mostly positive but with the major indices stuck within narrow parameters on 'Liberation Day'.European equity future
READ STORYUS Market Open: US equity futures lower whilst DXY is flat, reports suggest that White House aides have drafted a proposal to impose tariffs of around 20%
US Treasury Secretary Bessent said President Trump will announce reciprocal tariffs at 15:00EDT/20:00BST on Wednesday.US President Trump says maybe Tuesday night or Wednesday you will see tariff details and we are going to be nice in comparison to other countries, adds in some cases maybe substantia
READ STORYEurope Market Open: APAC stocks mostly higher after Monday’s sell off and strong data; RBA maintains cash rate at 4.10%, with little clues for future policy
US President Trump said we will see tariff details maybe Tuesday night or on Wednesday which are going to be nice in comparison to other countries and in some cases, they may be substantially lower.US President Trump is said to be still deciding which plan he will take for reciprocal tariffs and has
READ STORYUS Market Open: Pronounced risk off into ‘Liberation Day’, though crude remains underpinned on US-Iran relations
US President Trump is said to be pushing senior advisers to go bigger on tariff policy as they prepare for ‘Liberation Day’ on April 2nd; reportedly revived the idea of a flat universal tariff single rate on most imports.European bourses and US futures in the red given the above and into month &
READ STORYEurope Market Open: APAC stocks pressured amid tariff concerns as 'Liberation Day' nears
US President Trump is said to be pushing senior advisers to go bigger on tariff policy as they prepare for ‘Liberation Day’ on April 2nd; reportedly revived the idea of a flat universal tariff single rate on most imports.APAC stocks were pressured heading into month- and quarter-end amid tariff conc
READ STORYWeek Ahead: Highlights include US Trade Policy Review, US NFP and ISM PMIs, RBA, ECB Minutes and Canada Jobs
MON: Japanese Activity Data (Feb), Chinese NBS PMIs (Mar), German Retail Sales (Feb), German Prelim CPI (Mar), US Chicago PMI (Mar)TUE: Completion of US Trade Policy Review, RBA Announcement, Potential RBNZ Governor Appointment Decision, Japanese Tankan Survey (Feb), South Korean Trade Balance (Mar)
READ STORYUS Market Open: US futures approach PCE in the red following the overnight tone and further risk aversion from earthquakes in Myanmar; Carney to speak with Trump today
European bourses and US futures approach PCE in the red following the overnight tone and further risk aversion from earthquakes in MyanmarCanadian PM to speak with Trump today; EU has mentioned Apple, Meta and PayPal as part of any potential tariff responseDXY attempts to claw back Thursday's pressu
READ STORYEurope Market Open: APAC stocks mostly pressured amid tariff & growth concerns; DXY rangebound, USD/JPY retreats below 151
APAC stocks were mostly pressured amid the ongoing themes of tariffs and growth concerns heading closer to next week's 'Liberation Day' and with markets also bracing for the latest US PCE Price Index.DXY traded rangebound after weakening yesterday, USD/JPY retreated beneath the 151.00 level amid the
READ STORYUS Market Open: European bourses hit on auto tariff rhetoric, DXY mixed vs peers while EGBs & USTs diverge
The US is to impose 25% tariffs on all cars made outside of the US effective on April 2ndTrump reiterated that reciprocal tariffs are also set for next week but stated they will be lenientUpdates which weigh on European equities with Auto names lagging, US futures mixed/firmerDXY mixed with GBP outp
READ STORYEurope Market Open: European futures lower as US imposes 25% tariffs on autos, effective 2nd April
APAC stocks were ultimately mixed with cautiousness seen after Trump's latest tariff salvoThe US is to impose 25% tariffs on all cars made outside of the US effective on April 2ndTrump reiterated that reciprocal tariffs are also set for next week but stated they will be lenientEuropean equity future
READ STORYUS Market Open: US futures modestly lower amid tariff reports, GBP lags & EUR/USD attempts to reclaim 1.08
Tariffs in focus amid reports that Trump could implement copper tariffs in weeks, elsewhere reports that Canada could find some reprieveEuropean bourses opened firmer but have since slumped, US futures are in the red but only modestly soGBP lags after UK CPI, EUR/USD attempts to reclaim 1.08, USD/JP
READ STORYEurope Market Open: APAC stocks traded mostly firmer but were capped amid trade commentary
US President Trump said he has April 2nd tariffs set. Separately, reports that copper tariffs could be implemented in weeks.US stocks were mixed, European futures point to a mildly positive open. APAC trade mostly firmer but capped.DXY posts marginal gains, EUR/USD sub-1.08, USD/JPY gradually reboun
READ STORYUS Market Open: European bourses positive despite lower US futures, DXY veers lower and Crude climbs on Venezuelan tariffs
US President Trump sanctioned Venezuelan oil. Elsewhere, India has proposed the removal/reduction of tariffsEuropean bourses defied the lead from futures and opened in the green, US futures in the red but only modestly so and hold onto the bulk of Monday's gainsDXY steady throughout the morning but
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