Silver Prices Plunge in Asian Trade as Dollar Strength Triggers Fresh Precious Metals Sell-Off 
South Korea Assures U.S. on Trade Deal Commitments Amid Tariff Concerns 
China Extends Gold Buying Streak as Reserves Surge Despite Volatile Prices 
Bank of Japan Signals Readiness for Near-Term Rate Hike as Inflation Nears Target 
U.S. Stock Futures Slide as Tech Rout Deepens on Amazon Capex Shock 
Japan Economy Poised for Q4 2025 Growth as Investment and Consumption Hold Firm 
Gold and Silver Prices Slide as Dollar Strength and Easing Tensions Weigh on Metals 
Vietnam’s Trade Surplus With US Jumps as Exports Surge and China Imports Hit Record 
Dollar Near Two-Week High as Stock Rout, AI Concerns and Global Events Drive Market Volatility 
U.S.-India Trade Framework Signals Major Shift in Tariffs, Energy, and Supply Chains 
Japanese Pharmaceutical Stocks Slide as TrumpRx.gov Launch Sparks Market Concerns 
Thailand Inflation Remains Negative for 10th Straight Month in January 
Gold Prices Slide Below $5,000 as Strong Dollar and Central Bank Outlook Weigh on Metals 
Dow Hits 50,000 as U.S. Stocks Stage Strong Rebound Amid AI Volatility 
Fed Governor Lisa Cook Warns Inflation Risks Remain as Rates Stay Steady 
South Korea’s Weak Won Struggles as Retail Investors Pour Money Into U.S. Stocks 
Japanese stocks remain under pressure as investors react to U.S. tariff risks, economic slowdown fears, and the Bank of Japan’s policy stance. The Nikkei 225, which had been fluctuating between 38,000 and 40,000 since late 2024, recently dropped below 38,000, raising concerns about further declines.
Citi analysts attribute this weakness to multiple factors, including disappointing U.S. economic data, uncertainty over President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs, a strengthening yen, and corrections in high-tech stocks linked to U.S. markets. Trump’s tariff plans target key sectors like autos, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals, while a report on reciprocal tariffs, expected in August, could bring further trade restrictions.
Despite these risks, Citi believes Japanese equities have already factored in much of the negative sentiment, with valuations trailing global peers. While short-term volatility is likely, the Nikkei 225 may find support around 35,500, with the TOPIX stabilizing near 2,550.
