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Gold price forecast: Why did gold fall below $3,300 and what Trump's new China tariffs and upcoming US jobs data mean for gold’s next big move
Gold price forecast: Gold price slipped below $3,300 this week, raising eyebrows across markets. Investors are now closely watching US economic data, the dollar's strength, and Trump’s fresh trade moves. This dip comes after gold's record-breaking rally, but shifting risk sentiment and easing geopolitical fears have shaken its safe-haven status. With rate cut hopes still alive and global cues uncertain, will gold rebound or drop further?
Japan's Nikkei posts first monthly gain for year on trade talk hopes
Japan's Nikkei share average gained on Wednesday as investors awaited developments in U.S.-Japan tariff talks, helping the benchmark to register its first monthly gain since December.
NRI Talk: Ideal allocation for NRIs - 60% equity, 20% debt, and a global twist, says Prashant Tandon
With a balanced strategy that emphasizes 60% equity, 20% debt, and a global diversification angle, Tandon outlines the ideal framework for managing risk while capitalizing on growth opportunities.
India's Shriram Finance mulling yen-denominated fundraise to diversify borrowing, CEO says
Indian non-banking finance company Shriram Finance is mulling raising funds denominated in Japanese yen to diversify its borrowing profile, with talks still in preliminary stages, its CEO said on Monday.
Toyota Industries shares poised to surge on potential buyout
Toyota Industries shares are likely to increase. This follows Toyota's announcement of exploring investment in a potential buyout. The key parts supplier may see a significant change. Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda and his family proposed acquiring Toyota Industries. The deal is estimated at 6 trillion yen. Toyota Industries confirmed receiving proposals about going private.
Japan's Nintendo fans test Switch 2 ahead of launch amid tariff worries
Nintendo’s Switch 2 pre-launch event in Tokyo drew huge crowds, with fans eager to try new titles like Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bonanza. Despite tariff worries potentially raising prices, demand remains high-2.2 million applied for Japan’s lottery. The console launches at 49,980 yen ($350) in Japan, $449.99 in the US
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Dollar posts first weekly gain since March on signs of easing US-China tensions
The dollar is poised for its first weekly gain since mid-March following China's tariff exemptions on some U.S. imports, fueling hopes for easing trade tensions. Despite conflicting signals this week, signs point towards de-escalation rather than further escalation, although uncertainty persists. While safe havens droop, analysts caution against premature celebrations of a full dollar recovery, citing ongoing concerns about U.S.
Nissan to end vehicle production at Wuhan plant-Yomiuri
Nissan Motor plans to halt vehicle production at its Wuhan plant in China by March 2026 due to severely low operation rates. The plant, leased from Dongfeng Motor, has seen its capacity utilization plummet below 10% amid intense competition from domestic Chinese automakers. This decision follows Nissan's forecast of a substantial net loss for the past financial year.
Forex reserves hit six-month high of $686 billion
India's foreign exchange reserves have surged for the seventh consecutive week, reaching $686 billion as of April 18, marking a six-month high. The increase of $8.3 billion during the week was driven by appreciation in non-dollar assets, rising gold prices, and increased foreign investor inflows into the equity market.
India's forex reserves touch six-month high at $686 billion as on April 18
India's foreign exchange reserves increased for seven consecutive weeks. Reserves reached $686 billion on April 18, the highest in six months. The Reserve Bank of India reported an $8.3 billion rise in the week ending April 18. The forex kitty saw an addition of nearly $21 billion in April.
Japan's Nomura posts record annual profit and can ride choppy market, says CFO
Japan's biggest investment bank and brokerage Nomura Holdings recorded a 27% rise in fourth-quarter net profit to hit its highest ever full year profit as revenue grew in each of its business segments over the year.
Japan's Nikkei ends higher on Trump's easing tariff tone, weaker yen
Japan's Nikkei share average ended higher on Friday as investors scooped up technology stocks after the White House softened its trade stance against China and the yen weakened following talks between Japan-U.S. finance chiefs.
Japan's Advantest expects 6% annual profit growth as AI boosts testing
The company reported a net profit of 228.2 billion yen ($1.59 billion) for the year ended March 31, sharply higher from 81.6 billion yen in fiscal year 2024. Advantest expects an operating profit of 242 billion next fiscal year.
Dollar drifts higher at end of volatile week of Trump backflips
The dollar experienced a volatile week, initially dropping due to President Trump's criticism of the Federal Reserve, then surging on hopes of trade de-escalation with China. However, uncertainty persists as Beijing denies ongoing trade talks. The dollar rose against the yen and Swiss franc, while the euro and sterling weakened.
Tech, autos boost Japan's Nikkei as trade war worries ease
Japan's Nikkei share average rose to a three-week high on Thursday, tracking a tech-led rally on Wall Street overnight, as the White House signalled a willingness to de-escalate its trade war with China.
Tech, autos boost Japan's Nikkei as trade war worries ease
Japan’s Nikkei hit a three-week high, closing up 0.5% at 35,039.15, buoyed by a tech rally on Wall Street and hopes of easing US-China trade tensions. Auto and chip stocks led gains, with Toyota and Nintendo surging. A stronger yen later trimmed earlier advances.
Dollar rebound loses steam with trade in focus
The dollar stabilized on Thursday after a surge, following positive signals from President Trump regarding the Federal Reserve and potential easing of China tariffs. It rebounded against the yen, reaching 143.25. Treasury Secretary Bessent's comments on currency targets and trade with China further influenced the dollar's recovery.
Loonie's paradox: soaring against greenback, sinking against safe havens amid global uncertainty
The Canadian dollar is rising against the US dollar due to investors fleeing US markets. However, it's falling against traditional safe havens like the Swiss franc and yen, highlighting Canada's reliance on the US economy and its less established safe-haven status amid global economic uncertainty spurred by US tariffs
Japan's Nikkei ends at 3-week high on Wall Street rebound, tech boost
Japan's Nikkei hit a three-week closing high on Wednesday as a strong rebound in Wall Street prompted investors to scoop up technology and auto shares.
Japan's Nikkei ends lower as tariffs, Trump's attacks on Fed chief weigh
Japan's Nikkei recouped some of its early losses but closed lower on Tuesday, as investors bought local stocks amid a broader flight from U.S. assets following President Donald Trump's continued criticism of the Fed chairman.
Monday mayhem: Why has the Dow Jones tanked by over 1,000 points today? If you're an investor, here are the main reasons you need to know
US stocks plummeted on Monday due to investor anxiety fueled by President Trump's escalating trade war rhetoric and persistent criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Concerns over potential trade conflicts with China and other nations, coupled with doubts about the Fed's independence, triggered a significant sell-off across major indices.
Dollar slides to three-year low as Trump attacks threaten Fed's independence
The dollar tumbled on Monday to its lowest level in three years as investor confidence in the U.S. economy took another hit over President Donald Trump's attacks on the Federal Reserve chairman, potentially putting the central bank's independence under threat.
Asian markets advance ahead of earnings reports by US tech giants
Asian markets rose Monday while US futures declined ahead of Big Tech earnings amid ongoing trade tensions under Trump. The trade war, weaker dollar, and recession fears unsettle investors. Oil prices fell, and Bitcoin surged. Markets in many regions were closed for Easter, and US economic credibility faced growing skepticism.
US assets decline amid tariff, Fed consternation
The dollar weakened against its major peers with euro among the outperformers. The yen climbed to the strongest level against the greenback since September. Treasuries dropped and equity-index futures for the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 retreated. Japanese stocks fell at the open.
Japan's Nikkei climbs on upbeat US trade talks, TSMC earnings beat
Japan's Nikkei share average bounced back on Thursday from the previous session's declines, helped by a weaker yen after the first round of closely watched trade negotiations between Tokyo and Washington were lauded by President Donald Trump.
Japan reports $63 billion trade surplus with US as it talks with Trump on tariffs
Japan's fiscal year saw a trade deficit of 5.2 trillion yen, despite a significant surplus of 9 trillion yen with the US. This surplus is a point of contention with President Trump, who has threatened higher tariffs. While Japan's overall exports rose, a weaker yen made imports more expensive, and some Asian exports may be rerouted to avoid US tariffs.
Japan to gift high-speed Shinkansen trains to India for bullet train testing
Japan will provide two high-speed shinkansen trains (E5 and E3 models) free of charge to India for use as test and inspection vehicles in the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project, boosting India’s first high-speed rail initiative. These trains, set to arrive in early 2026, will help gather data on conditions like heat and dust to support future development of E10 trains in India.
Bruised dollar turns higher against euro, yen from oversold levels
The dollar turned higher against the Japanese yen and euro on Monday after a bruising week last week sent it to a three-year low against the single currency but also left it oversold by some technical metrics.
Berkshire’s yen bond deal is its smallest ever amid trade war
Berkshire Hathaway raised ?90 billion ($628 million) in its smallest-ever yen bond sale amid trade war-driven market volatility. The deal featured higher premiums across all six tranches, with the largest—three-year notes—offering a 70 bps spread. Despite market uncertainty that halted other issuers, Buffett proceeded, continuing his strategic engagement with Japan’s bond market since 2019.
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