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What are the main events for today?
What are the main events for today?
The highlights include the Swiss CPI, the US Jobless Claims, the US ISM Services PMI and tariffs/retailiation news
market overview
Eurostoxx futures -2.1% in early European trading
Eurostoxx futures -2.1% in early European trading
Equities are taking a beating from Trump's tariffs announcement
"We are ready in this trade war", says France
"We are ready in this trade war", says France
France says there will likely be a first response in mid-April to Trump's tariffs
EUR/USD gathers strength to near 1.0950 after Trump tariff announcement
EUR/USD gathers strength to near 1.0950 after Trump tariff announcement
The EUR/USD pair climbs to around 1.0950 during the early Asian session on Thursday.
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10-year yields in the US down to the lowest since October
10-year yields in the US down to the lowest since October
Trump tariffs spark flight to safety amid fears of a big hit to the global economy
Bitcoin, Altcoins Fell Under President Trump’s Tariff Wrath: Can Cryptos Recover?
Bitcoin, Altcoins Fell Under President Trump’s Tariff Wrath: Can Cryptos Recover?
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Bitcoin, Altcoins Fell Under President Trump’s Tariff Wrath: Can Cryptos Recover?
US President Donald Trump has once again delivered on his campaign promise. Yesterday (Wednesday), he officially ordered reciprocal tariffs to be imposed globally from 5 April.
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Japan PM Ishiba: US tariffs are extremely unfortunate
Japan PM Ishiba: US tariffs are extremely unfortunate
Remarks by Japan prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba
GBP/USD Price Forecast: Sticks to strong gains near multi-month top, above mid-1.3000s
GBP/USD Price Forecast: Sticks to strong gains near multi-month top, above mid-1.3000s
The GBP/USD pair gains strong follow-through positive traction for the second successive day on Thursday and advances to its highest level since October 2024 during the Asian session.
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Chinese yuan at eight-week lows as Trump tariffs bite
Chinese yuan at eight-week lows as Trump tariffs bite
As a reminder, the yuan currency is Beijing's first response to the trade war
Gold price stalls intraday pullback from record high; bulls not ready to give up yet
Gold price stalls intraday pullback from record high; bulls not ready to give up yet
Gold price (XAU/USD) finds some support near the $3,116 area during the first half of the European session and for now, seems to have stalled its intraday pullback from a fresh all-time peak touched earlier this Thursday.
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Stocks Affected by Tariff Man And What You Can Do
Stocks Affected by Tariff Man And What You Can Do
Stock market is in a turmoil due to Trump's tariffs on global stocks. Learn which countries and US companies are most affected and how to identify opportunities for profit amidst the chaos.
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ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap:  Trump reciprocal tariff announcement hits
ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Trump reciprocal tariff announcement hits
Forex news for Asian trading on Thursday, April 3, 2025
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EC President von der Leyen: US tariffs are a major blow to the world economy
EC President von der Leyen: US tariffs are a major blow to the world economy
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen responded to US President Donald Trump’s ‘reciprocal tariffs’ on Thursday, noting that “US tariffs are a major blow to the world economy.”
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USD/INR climbs as Trump imposes a 26% tariff directed at India
USD/INR climbs as Trump imposes a 26% tariff directed at India
The Indian Rupee (INR) remains under selling pressure on Thursday, pressured by the weakening in Asian equity and currency markets after US President Donald Trump imposed broad-based tariffs.
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European Commission President von der Leyen says US tariffs a major blow to world economy
European Commission President von der Leyen says US tariffs a major blow to world economy
European Commission President von der Leyen responding to trump's tariffs
ICYMI - China will raise the retail prices of gasoline and diesel from today
ICYMI - China will raise the retail prices of gasoline and diesel from today
The move is based on based on recent changes in international oil prices (which Trump just fixed ;-) )
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CNH
WTI trims part of tariffs-inspired losses, finds some support near $69.00 mark
WTI trims part of tariffs-inspired losses, finds some support near $69.00 mark
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US Crude Oil prices extend the previous day's retracement slide from the $72.00 neighborhood, or the highest level since February 21, and attract heavy follow-through selling during the Asian session on Thursday.
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China's Commerce Ministry: Will take countermeasures on Trump's tariffs
China's Commerce Ministry: Will take countermeasures on Trump's tariffs
Responding to US President Donald Trump's “reciprocal tariffs” on Thursday, China’s Commerce Ministry stated that it “firmly opposes U.S. tariffs and will resolutely take countermeasures to safeguard its rights and interests.”
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Japanese Yen retains bullish bias against USD amid heightened safe-haven demand
Japanese Yen retains bullish bias against USD amid heightened safe-haven demand
The Japanese Yen (JPY) jumped to a three-week top against its American counterpart during the Asian session on Thursday after US President Donald Trump imposed sweeping trade tariffs.
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Japan Trade Minister Muto has spoken with US Commerce Secretary Lutnick
Japan Trade Minister Muto has spoken with US Commerce Secretary Lutnick
Will ask US strongly to exempt Japan from tariff measures
China's Commerce Ministry says will take countermeasures on Trump's tariffs
China's Commerce Ministry says will take countermeasures on Trump's tariffs
China MofComm china s China MofComm 'firmly opposes' the tariffs
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CNH
AUD/USD remains weak below 0.6300 despite upbeat Chinese PMI data
AUD/USD remains weak below 0.6300 despite upbeat Chinese PMI data
The AUD/USD pair remains under selling pressure around 0.6280 during the early Asian session on Thursday.
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China’s Caixin Services PMI rises to 51.9 in March vs. 51.6 expected
China’s Caixin Services PMI rises to 51.9 in March vs. 51.6 expected
China's Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose to 51.9 in March from 51.4 in February, the latest data published by Caixin showed Thursday.
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China Caixin Services PMI for March  2025 is 51.9 (prior 51.4)
China Caixin Services PMI for March 2025 is 51.9 (prior 51.4)
The median estimate was 51.5
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RBA FSR: US tariffs could have a chilling effect on business investment and consumer spending
RBA FSR: US tariffs could have a chilling effect on business investment and consumer spending
In its Financial Stability Review (FSR) published on Thursday, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) warned that the US “tariffs could have a chilling effect on business investment and consumer spending.”
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US Treasury Sec. Bessent warns other countries not to retaliate against US tariffs
US Treasury Sec. Bessent warns other countries not to retaliate against US tariffs
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent late Wednesday warned trading partners that any retaliation to the barrage of new tariffs from the White House would only result in further escalation.
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PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1889 vs. 7.1793 previous
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1889 vs. 7.1793 previous
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead on Thursday at 7.1889 as compared to the previous day's fix of 7.1793 and 7.2532 Reuters estimate.
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JP Morgan say Trump tariffs the largest tax increase since 1968 , US recession risk higher
JP Morgan say Trump tariffs the largest tax increase since 1968 , US recession risk higher
JPMorgan warns tariffs could tip US economy toward recession
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USD
Australia’s Trade Surplus decreases to 2,968M MoM in February vs. 5,600M expected
Australia’s Trade Surplus decreases to 2,968M MoM in February vs. 5,600M expected
Australia’s trade surplus decreased to 2,968M MoM in February versus 5,600M expected and 5,156M (revised from 5,620M) in the previous reading, according to the latest foreign trade data published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on Thursday.
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NZD/USD remains under selling pressure below 0.5750 on new Trump tariffs
NZD/USD remains under selling pressure below 0.5750 on new Trump tariffs
The NZD/USD pair faces some selling pressure to near 0.5730 during the early Asian session on Thursday.
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Deutsche Bank: there will be a straight-forward FX adjustment. Watch China's next move
Deutsche Bank: there will be a straight-forward FX adjustment. Watch China's next move
Deutsche Bank on what the tariffs mean in the FX market and their focus on China
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EUR/USD pares post-tariff gains, but maintains bullish stance
EUR/USD pares post-tariff gains, but maintains bullish stance
On Wednesday, the EUR/USD pair saw a bullish surge after the Trump administration announced tariffs that turned out to be less severe than many investors had anticipated, given President Donald Trump’s barrage of tariff threats over the last 72 days.
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