CL-OIL prices hold near $70 per barrel as global supply concerns rise. US tariffs on Venezuelan crude and strong demand boost market sentiment. -vtmarkets.com
USD/JPY slips to 150.73 after Tokyo inflation hits 2.9%. BoJ rate hike odds for May increase as price pressures broaden. – vtmarkets.com
Tesla drops 5.5% as auto tariff fallout widens. Despite Trump’s “net neutral” claim, TSLA faces supply chain and demand risks. – vtmarkets.com
Gold nears $3,030 per ounce amid rising U.S. tariff fears and cautious Fed policy, with investors watching for the upcoming PCE inflation report for further cues. -vtmarkets.com
USDX falls to 103.99 after Trump’s auto tariffs and soft US data dent confidence. Traders await Friday’s key PCE report. – vtmarkets.com
WTI crude oil steady at $69.77, near four-week high, supported by falling US stockpiles and geopolitical risks from Venezuela and Iran. -vtmarkets.com
Nikkei 225 rises 0.99%, closing at 38,063.92 amid hopes for flexible tariffs. Top gainers include Sumitomo Metal Mining, while Mitsubishi Heavy drops. -vtmarkets.com
Gold remains steady at $3,023.65 as inflation concerns and U.S. trade fears persist, with analysts forecasting a rise to $3,200 by September. -vtmarkets.com
USD/JPY climbs to 150.58 as U.S. data bolsters dollar. Japan’s LDP eyes structural fixes amid real yen valuation concerns. – vtmarkets.com
NZD/USD rises to 0.574 amid easing U.S. tariff concerns. RBNZ rate cut expectations still weigh on longer-term outlook. – vtmarkets.com
