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The dollar struggled on Tuesday due to a new 100% tariff on films made outside the US, while the Australian dollar rose to a five-month high.
Oil prices fell over \$2 in early Asian trade Monday as OPEC+ plans faster output hikes despite weak signs of strong market fundamentals.
Trump's policies led to US stock outflows, and the dollar's decline widened the asset gap. Emerging markets may attract capital inflows.
Private sector added 155,000 jobs in March, with wages up 4.6%, easing concerns about a labor market and economic slowdown.
Inflation did not slow down in February, with core PCE up 2.8% year-on-year. Goods prices rose 0.2%, led by entertainment goods and automobile prices.
The Canadian dollar traded sideways on Wednesday as investors reacted calmly to a less decisive Canadian election result and ignored low oil prices.
Gold fell Tuesday as easing US trade tensions boosted market sentiment, with investors awaiting economic data to evaluate the Fed's policy direction.
European shares hit a 3-week high Friday, marking a second weekly gain as US-China trade tensions showed signs of easing, boosting risk appetite.
Oil prices rose slightly on Friday but were set for a weekly loss as OPEC+ output hikes and a potential Russia-Ukraine ceasefire may boost supply.
The yen, trading above 143 per dollar Thursday, may spark US-Japan talks, but Tokyo is expected to resist calls to strengthen its currency.
Amid China-U.S. tariff tensions and decoupling risks, China’s A-shares rebounded with policy backing and retail investor support.
US stocks rebounded Tuesday as easing trade tensions drew in buyers, pushing all three major indexes up over 2.5% in a broad rally.
Trump’s attacks on the Fed chair hit investor confidence, pushing the dollar near a decade-low against the Swiss franc on Tuesday.
Gold hit a record high Monday in Asia on safe-haven demand amid concerns Trump’s plan to replace Powell could threaten Fed independence.
