U.S. Stock Futures Edge Higher as Tech Rout Deepens on AI Concerns and Earnings 
Asian Markets Slip as AI Spending Fears Shake Tech, Wall Street Futures Rebound 
South Korea’s Weak Won Struggles as Retail Investors Pour Money Into U.S. Stocks 
Singapore Budget 2026 Set for Fiscal Prudence as Growth Remains Resilient 
Silver Prices Plunge in Asian Trade as Dollar Strength Triggers Fresh Precious Metals Sell-Off 
RBI Holds Repo Rate at 5.25% as India’s Growth Outlook Strengthens After U.S. Trade Deal 
Thailand Inflation Remains Negative for 10th Straight Month in January 
Bank of Japan Signals Readiness for Near-Term Rate Hike as Inflation Nears Target 
Japanese Pharmaceutical Stocks Slide as TrumpRx.gov Launch Sparks Market Concerns 
China Extends Gold Buying Streak as Reserves Surge Despite Volatile Prices 
U.S.-India Trade Framework Signals Major Shift in Tariffs, Energy, and Supply Chains 
Dow Hits 50,000 as U.S. Stocks Stage Strong Rebound Amid AI Volatility 
Trump Lifts 25% Tariff on Indian Goods in Strategic U.S.–India Trade and Energy Deal 
Oil Prices Slip as U.S.–Iran Talks Ease Supply Disruption Fears 
Gold Prices Slide Below $5,000 as Strong Dollar and Central Bank Outlook Weigh on Metals 
Dollar Near Two-Week High as Stock Rout, AI Concerns and Global Events Drive Market Volatility 
Oil Prices Slide on US-Iran Talks, Dollar Strength and Profit-Taking Pressure 
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.
