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MON: Chinese Trade Balance (Mar)TUE: RBA Minutes, UK Jobs Report (Feb/Mar), EZ Industrial Production (Feb), German ZEW Survey (Apr), Canadian CPI (Mar)WED: BoC Announcement, Chinese GDP (Q1) & Activity Data (Mar), UK CPI (Mar), EZ Final CPI (Mar), US Retail Sales (Mar), New Zealand CPI (Q1)THU:
China unveils additional tariff measures on US goods; to raise additional tariffs on US goods to 125% from 84%. Effective April 12th.China’s Finance Ministry says “if the US continues to impose additional tariffs on Chinese goods exported to the US, China will ignore it”.European indices hit after C
US stocks pared some of Wednesday's historic gain, the Dollar was heavily sold, while the long-end of the Treasury curve saw further selling despite a strong US 30yr auction.The risk-off mood further exacerbated after reports that the White House clarified that US tariffs on China now totalled 145%
European bourses gain as they react to Trump’s 90-day tariff pause whilst US futures wane.USD is softer vs. most peers as markets digest Trump's tariff walk back.“Beautiful” trade for USTs, Gilts bid but fading, Bunds languish in the red.Crude remains subdued while base metals surge and gold holds o
Trump lifted the tariff on China to 125% with immediate effect, announced a 90-day pause & cut reciprocals to 10% for nations that asked for talks.Sparked significant risk on with US bourses closing higher by around 10%, APAC stocks surged & European futures are markedly higher.DXY gave back
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 &
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
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)
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
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
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