Japan monitors U.S. tariffs closely, emphasizing fairness in trade and addressing concerns over non-tariff barriers.
Japan’s coincident index rose to 116.9 in February, signaling improved economic activity and performance.
Druckenmiller opposes tariffs above 10%; markets suffer worst three-day loss since 1987, surpassing Covid.
ECB’s Stournaras warns Trump tariffs may trigger demand shock, risking 0.5–1% euro area growth drop.
Bitcoin and Ethereum prices drop amid broader market declines, with uncertainty fueled by Trump’s controversial policies.
USD/CAD rises amid falling oil, Canadian political uncertainty, weak data, and strong US Dollar momentum.
PBOC sets daily yuan midpoint, allowing 2% fluctuation; may intervene to stabilize currency volatility.
China’s gold reserves rose for the fifth consecutive month, boosting market confidence and lifting gold prices.
Japan urges U.S. tariff cuts; Ishiba calls for talks and support for domestic firms amid market drop.
Hang Seng plunges 9.1%, Alibaba and Baidu drop 12%, global markets shaken by systemic reassessment.
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