EUR/USD continues to trade narrowly between $1.13 and $1.14 ahead of crucial eurozone inflation and GDP data. – vtmarkets.com
Gold prices retreated from recent highs as signs of easing U.S.–China trade tensions reduced traders demand for safe-haven assets. – vtmarkets.com
Japan’s benchmark equity index rebounded to fresh highs on Friday, as a softer U.S. trade stance and easing yen lifted sentiment across tech and chip-related stocks. – vtmarkets.com
The NASDAQ eased from recent highs as trader confidence was shaken by mixed signals from the Trump administration on tariffs and Fed leadership. – vtmarkets.com
US 10Y Treasury holds as traders weigh President Trump’s softer tariff tone, clarified by the Treasury, and reassurance around Fed independence. – vtmarkets.com
Nikkei 225 gained ground on renewed trade optimism, softer rhetoric from U.S. leadership, and signs of stabilisation in Japan’s private sector. – vtmarkets.com
Dollar rallies to 99.316 as President Trump walks back Powell threats and hints at a softer stance on China tariffs. – vtmarkets.com
GBP/USD climbs to 1.34238 as UK inflation cools and the dollar slumps; traders ramp up BoE rate cut bets. – vtmarkets.com
WTI rebounds to $62.84 after short covering, though lingering demand concerns and U.S.–Iran progress weigh on bullish sentiment. – vtmarkets.com
Ninja tumbles amid Tokyo’s “grave concern” over U.S. tariff moves; trade talks and currency tensions expected to dominate the week. – vtmarkets.com
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