Gold nears $3,030 per ounce amid rising U.S. tariff fears and cautious Fed policy, with investors watching for the upcoming PCE inflation report for further cues. -vtmarkets.com
USDX falls to 103.99 after Trump’s auto tariffs and soft US data dent confidence. Traders await Friday’s key PCE report. – vtmarkets.com
WTI crude oil steady at $69.77, near four-week high, supported by falling US stockpiles and geopolitical risks from Venezuela and Iran. -vtmarkets.com
Nikkei 225 rises 0.99%, closing at 38,063.92 amid hopes for flexible tariffs. Top gainers include Sumitomo Metal Mining, while Mitsubishi Heavy drops. -vtmarkets.com
Gold remains steady at $3,023.65 as inflation concerns and U.S. trade fears persist, with analysts forecasting a rise to $3,200 by September. -vtmarkets.com
USD/JPY climbs to 150.58 as U.S. data bolsters dollar. Japan’s LDP eyes structural fixes amid real yen valuation concerns. – vtmarkets.com
NZD/USD rises to 0.574 amid easing U.S. tariff concerns. RBNZ rate cut expectations still weigh on longer-term outlook. – vtmarkets.com
S&P 500 holds near 5,761 after 1.8% rally on tariff relief signals. European futures edge higher as markets await clarity. – vtmarkets.com
Dollar index steady at 104.3 after US services rebound; traders eye tariff threats and softening business expectations. – vtmarkets.com
Gold futures near record highs at $3,032.70, boosted by central bank demand and tariff concerns. Technicals point to firm support. – vtmarkets.com
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