ADB Approves $400 Million Loan to Boost Ease of Doing Business in the Philippines 
Indonesia–U.S. Tariff Talks Near Completion as Both Sides Push for Year-End Deal 
Gold Prices Dip as Markets Absorb Dovish Fed Outlook; Silver Eases After Record High 
U.S. Open to Special Trade Terms for South Africa Under Possible AGOA Extension 
Fed’s Dovish Tone Sends Dollar Lower as Markets Price In More Rate Cuts 
Asian Currencies Steady as Fed Delivers Hawkish Rate Cut; Aussie and Rupee Under Pressure 
US Signals Openness to New Trade Deal as Brazil Shows Willingness, Says USTR Greer 
Gold Prices Slip Slightly in Asia as Silver Nears Record Highs on Dovish Fed Outlook 
Gold Prices Hold Firm as Markets Await Fed Rate Cut; Silver Surges to Record High 
U.S. Dollar Slides for Third Straight Week as Rate Cut Expectations Boost Euro and Pound 
Japan Weighs New Tax Breaks to Boost Corporate Investment Amid Spending Debate 
Silver Prices Surge to New Record Above $60 as Supply Concerns and Fed Expectations Boost Demand 
U.S.-Indonesia Trade Deal Faces Uncertainty as Jakarta Reconsiders Key Commitments 
Oil Prices Rebound in Asia as Venezuela Sanctions Risks Offset Ukraine Peace Hopes 
Asian Stocks Rally as Tech Rebounds, China Lags on Nvidia Competition Concerns 
Stocks Slip as Investors Brace for Fed Decision and JPMorgan Warning Weighs on Markets 
U.S. stock futures slipped Tuesday evening as investors digested signs of easing trade tensions, soft economic data, and awaited major corporate earnings. S&P 500 futures fell 0.2% to 5,571.75, while Nasdaq 100 futures dropped 0.4% to 19,561.75. Dow Jones futures remained flat at 40,653.00.
Markets ended higher earlier in the day, buoyed by optimism around U.S. trade policy. President Trump signed two executive orders providing tax credits and tariff relief for auto parts, just before new 25% duties were set to take effect. The move followed a Michigan visit and comes amid broader negotiations. Adding to the positive sentiment, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told CNBC the U.S. is nearing a significant trade deal.
The Dow gained 0.8%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both rose 0.6%. Still, market sentiment remained cautious, with volatility persisting as traders awaited more concrete progress on trade talks.
Economic data released Tuesday showed consumer confidence falling to its lowest since May 2020, signaling concerns over the economy. Job openings (JOLTS) also fell to 7.192 million in March, below the prior 7.48 million. Investors are now focused on upcoming key reports, including the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge—the PCE price index—and Friday’s U.S. jobs report. First-quarter GDP data is also due this week.
On the earnings front, Coca-Cola rose 0.8% despite a revenue decline. Spotify tumbled 3% after issuing weak user guidance, and UPS dipped 0.5% even after beating estimates. Market attention is now on upcoming results from tech giants including Microsoft, Meta (reporting Wednesday), and Apple and Amazon (Thursday).
This week, roughly one-third of S&P 500 companies are scheduled to report earnings, keeping investors on edge.
