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
EUR/USD pares gains after eurozone PMI misses estimates; technicals show consolidation near 1.0830. Traders eye 1.0860 test. – vtmarkets.com
BTCUSD rises 2.79% to $87,472.81 amid boosted sentiment from eased tariff fears and Trump’s flexible approach to tariffs, though caution persists. -vtmarkets.com
Nikkei 225 drops 0.18% amid trade war uncertainty, Japan’s economic slowdown, and tariff concerns, with index heavyweights declining. -vtmarkets.com
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