USD weakens as tariffs loom; stocks mixed, gold rises, Yen strengthens, ISM data hints at slowdown.
USD shows mixed movement; gains against EUR, GBP, weakens vs JPY. Markets await tariffs, Trump speech.
Brazil’s March Manufacturing PMI dips to 51.8, signaling slower growth amid ongoing sector challenges.
Strategists divided on dollar’s safe-haven role; EUR/USD forecast to rise gradually over the next year.
Vehicle sales in South Africa rose to 49,493 in March, signaling growth in the automotive market.
ChatGPT’s explosive growth boosts demand for AI chips, benefiting Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom amid AI surge.
Gold nears $3,132 amid tariff concerns; traders eye Fed policy, payroll data, and technical resistance levels.
AUD/USD steady at 0.6250; RBA holds rates. Inflation, China’s outlook, and US tariffs weigh.
Positive tariff signals boost risk sentiment; markets await Trump’s plan and key US economic data releases.
Megan Greene warns of persistent inflation risks, unexpected wage growth, and labour market slack impacting forecasts.
