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    2 April 2025
    Standard Chartered predicts ongoing US-related uncertainty may reduce global GDP by 1.0-1.5% due to trade policies

    Rising trade policy uncertainty hampers global GDP via investment, trade flows, and consumer confidence, despite mitigations.

    2 April 2025
    Lagarde emphasised tariffs harm the global economy, highlighting uncertainty and diminished US investment enthusiasm

    Tariffs hurt global economy; inflation nears target, but uncertainty stalls US investments, says ECB’s Lagarde.

    2 April 2025
    Norges Bank will maintain the current policy rate, with no expected cuts in March suggested

    Norges Bank holds rates steady, citing inflation concerns; no cuts expected until more data in June.

    2 April 2025
    Anticipation surrounds USDCAD volatility due to potential tariff announcements affecting the Canadian dollar

    USDCAD remains volatile amid tariff news; CAD may rise significantly if favorable trade developments materialize soon.

    2 April 2025
    The yield on Germany’s 10-year bond auction decreased from 2.92% to 2.68%

    Germany’s 10-year bond yield falls to 2.68%, signaling shifting investor sentiment and broader economic expectations.

    2 April 2025
    Expectations are for rate cuts by various central banks, while the BoJ is likely stable

    Central banks show mixed interest rate forecasts, with most anticipating cuts amid high probabilities of change.

    2 April 2025
    According to ING’s analysts, the UK’s exports to the US account for under 2% of GDP

    UK exports to US are under 2% of GDP; EUR/GBP faces near-term risks but potential rebound.

    2 April 2025
    The USDCHF approaches its monthly range’s upper limit, stirring anticipation ahead of the tariffs update

    USDCHF steady as markets await key tariffs announcement; outcome could shift Fed expectations and technical direction.

    2 April 2025
    Frances Cheung and Christopher Wong from OCBC suggest selling rallies as USD/JPY fluctuates around 149.60

    USD/JPY trades at 149.60 amid tariff tensions; analysts see two-way moves with key support levels.

    2 April 2025
    Francesco Pesole from ING observes that tariff size and distribution will influence market reactions today

    Markets await 4PM ET tariff announcement; USD and JPY may strengthen as high beta currencies weaken.

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