Monthly Archives: April 2025
Nikkei 225 Declines Sharply Amid Global Trade Fears
Written on April 4, 2025 at 7:07 am, by mike
Nikkei 225 drops 3.75% amid U.S. tariff fears, reaching a low of 33,255.54. The Japanese index is on track for its worst weekly loss in five years as global recession concerns grow.
Morgan Stanley has revised its forecast, predicting steady Fed rates until March 2026 due to inflation
Written on April 4, 2025 at 6:54 am, by davin
Morgan Stanley delays rate cut forecast to 2026 amid inflation risks from Trump’s newly announced import tariffs.
If inflation increases and the economy strengthens, the Bank of Japan may raise interest rates according to Uchida
Written on April 4, 2025 at 6:48 am, by davin
BoJ may raise rates if inflation rises; U.S. tariffs could both cool and pressure Japan’s economy.
Dividend Adjustment Notice – Apr 04 ,2025
Written on April 4, 2025 at 6:32 am, by lucky
Dear Client, Please note that the dividends of the following products will be adjusted accordingly. Index dividends will be executed separately through a balance statement directly to your trading account, and the comment will be in the following format “Div & Product Name & Net Volume”. Please refer to the table below for more details:Continue Reading
Household spending in Japan decreased by 0.5% annually, performing better than the anticipated decline
Written on April 4, 2025 at 6:24 am, by davin
Japan’s February 2024 household spending rose monthly, beating expectations, while yearly spending saw slight decline.
Shunichi Kato, Japan’s Finance Minister, expressed worries over US tariffs affecting Japan’s economy and trade
Written on April 4, 2025 at 6:19 am, by davin
Japan’s Finance Minister warns U.S. tariffs may disrupt trade; BoJ policy shifts could support Yen.
Whirlpool Corp. is reducing its workforce by 651 at the Amana plant due to low demand
Written on April 4, 2025 at 5:54 am, by davin
Whirlpool to lay off 651 workers at Amana facility amid declining demand for refrigeration products.
After reaching 1.3200 for the first time in six months, GBP/USD faced a strong rejection
Written on April 4, 2025 at 5:47 am, by davin
GBP/USD retreats from 1.3200 as US data weakens; bullish trend persists amid tariff-related dollar softness.
Approximately 100 billion yen is being raised by Morgan Stanley for a Japan real estate fund
Written on April 4, 2025 at 5:24 am, by davin
Morgan Stanley aims to raise 100 billion yen for a Japan-focused real estate fund closing in June.
Amid tariff-related declines, the Canadian Dollar surged 1.1%, reaching a 17-week low against the Dollar
Written on April 4, 2025 at 5:20 am, by davin
Canadian Dollar strengthens as USD falls; tariffs, oil prices, interest rates, and economic data shape outlook.