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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
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
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
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 responding to trump's tariffs
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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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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
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
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.

Japan Trade Minister Muto has spoken with US Commerce Secretary Lutnick
Will ask US strongly to exempt Japan from tariff measures
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China's Commerce Ministry says will take countermeasures on Trump's tariffs
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China MofComm 'firmly opposes' the tariffs
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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 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)
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
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 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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US Treasury Secretary Bessent warns other countries not to retaliate to US tariffs
Do as we say, not as we do?
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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
JPMorgan warns tariffs could tip US economy toward recession
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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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Australia trade balance for February is a surplus of AUD 2.968bn (vs. 5.6bn expected)
Australian trade data for February 2025
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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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EUR risen strongly in Asia morning trade after Trump tariff announcement sell off earlier
Trump hit the EU with a 20% tariff
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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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Yen is still surging, USD/JPY 148.00 trading. Gold is "hold my beer" around US$3157
Risk has been sold off, 'safe haven' flows benefitting
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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.

USD/CAD attracts some buyers above 1.4250 as Trump unveils tariff plans
The USD/CAD pair attracts some buyers to near 1.4275, snapping the two-day losing streak during the late American session on Thursday.
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Crypto takes another bath on Trump tariff tade war
Bitcoin sold off, like much of the 'risk' complex
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Economic calendar in Asia Thursday, April 3, 2025 - China Caixin services PMI
Asian Economic Calendar: Key Events and Consensus Expectations for 03 April 2025
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Trade ideas thread - Thursday, 3 April, insightful charts, technical analysis, ideas
Post 'em if ya got 'em!
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GBP/USD rises to test new highs, absorbs Trump tariffs in stride
GBP/USD stepped into fresh bids at six-month highs on Wednesday after the Trump administration unveiled tariffs that overall came in better than many investors had feared based on President Donald Trump’s cavalcade of tariff threats since taking up residence in the White House 72 days ago.
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Canada PM Carney: We will impose counter measures on the United States
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Wednesday that the country will fight US President Donald Trump's tariffs with countermeasures, per Reuters.
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Fitch calculates US tariff rate on all imports is now 22%, up from 2.5% in 2024
Trump's tariff trade war quantified by analysts at Fitch
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Recap (so far) - Trump trade war imposes sweeping new tariffs, 54% on China now
Risk has been sold off, yen is higher
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US stock market slammed lower after Trump's trade war tariff announcement
Emini spx500 on Globex are down more than 3%, Nasdaq eminis down more than 4%
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