New Zealand Budget Outlook Shows Prolonged Deficits Despite Economic Recovery Hopes 
RBA Unlikely to Cut Interest Rates in 2026 as Inflation Pressures Persist, Says Westpac 
Japan Exports to U.S. Rebound in November as Tariff Impact Eases, Boosting BOJ Rate Hike Expectations 
Oil Prices Rebound as Trump Orders Blockade of Sanctioned Venezuelan Tankers 
Asian Stocks Slide as Central Bank Decisions and Key Data Keep Investors Cautious 
U.S. Dollar Slips Near Two-Month Low as Markets Await Key Jobs Data and Central Bank Decisions 
Singapore Growth Outlook Brightens for 2025 as Economists Flag AI and Geopolitical Risks 
Korea Zinc to Build $7.4 Billion Critical Minerals Refinery in Tennessee With U.S. Government Backing 
Silver Prices Hit Record High as Safe-Haven Demand Surges Amid U.S. Economic Uncertainty 
Asian Stocks Slide as AI Valuation Fears and BOJ Uncertainty Weigh on Markets 
Oil Prices Slip in Asia as 2026 Supply Glut Fears and Russia-Ukraine Talks Weigh on Markets 
Gold and Silver Surge as Safe Haven Demand Rises on U.S. Economic Uncertainty 
Trump Orders Blockade of Sanctioned Oil Tankers, Raising Venezuela Tensions and Oil Prices 
Australian Consumer Sentiment Slumps in Early December as Inflation Fears Resurface 
South Korea Warns Weak Won Could Push Inflation Higher in 2025 
Wall Street Futures Slip as Tech Stocks Struggle Ahead of Key US Economic Data 
The U.S. dollar hovered near a five-month low on Monday, pressured by President Donald Trump’s trade policies and weak economic data. The euro remained strong after German parties agreed on a fiscal deal to boost defense spending and economic growth.
Goldman Sachs analysts noted two key market shifts: a downturn in U.S. assets due to tariff volatility and a fiscal boost in Germany, challenging the narrative of U.S. economic dominance. The euro traded at $1.0881, slightly below last week’s peak of $1.0947.
Germany’s incoming Chancellor Friedrich Merz secured Green Party backing for a major borrowing plan, including a €500 billion infrastructure fund. The deal is expected to pass the outgoing parliament next week.
The Japanese yen stayed near a five-month high, supported by hawkish Bank of Japan signals ahead of its Wednesday policy decision. The U.S. Federal Reserve is also expected to hold rates steady.
China’s yuan approached a four-month high in offshore trading, ahead of a key press conference on domestic consumption stimulus. The dollar index stood at 103.71, close to last Tuesday’s five-month low of 103.21, marking a 6% decline from its January peak.
U.S. consumer sentiment hit a two-and-a-half-year low in March, with inflation fears rising due to Trump’s tariffs. The dollar was stable at 148.70 yen, while the BOJ considers rate hikes amid rising wages.
China unveiled a plan to boost domestic consumption through income growth and childcare subsidies. The Australian dollar edged up to $0.6328, while the British pound slipped to $1.2927.
Bitcoin fell 0.5% to around $82,847.
