BoJ Governor Ueda highlights US policy uncertainty, monitoring tariffs, global concerns, and potential flexible monetary responses.
NASDAQ struggles below the 100-day moving average, with key levels at 19,233.42 resistance and 18,832.20 support.
EUR/USD declines sharply as Trump threatens tariffs, US Dollar strengthens, and markets await key economic data.
OPEC+ debates an April oil output hike amid uncertainty, with prices nearing key resistance at $71.31.
USD strengthens slightly; European stocks decline; US futures firm; bond yields rise; JPY, CHF lag; MXN, CAD outperform.
European markets declined; Stoxx 600 fell 1.0%, DAX 1.2%, while FTSE 100 gained 0.2% amid tariff concerns.
Jobless claims rose to 242,000, exceeding expectations, while continuing claims declined to 1.862 million amid economic shifts.
AUDUSD drops 0.9% after Trump’s tariffs; key support at 0.62474, with potential downside to 0.62097.
Durable Goods Orders rose 3.1% in January, driven by transportation equipment, exceeding expectations but barely impacting USD.
BOJ’s Ueda emphasized tariff uncertainties, stressing their impact on economies and policy decisions while avoiding rate discussions.
