Silver Prices Plunge in Asian Trade as Dollar Strength Triggers Fresh Precious Metals Sell-Off 
Gold Prices Slide Below $5,000 as Strong Dollar and Central Bank Outlook Weigh on Metals 
South Korea Assures U.S. on Trade Deal Commitments Amid Tariff Concerns 
Singapore Budget 2026 Set for Fiscal Prudence as Growth Remains Resilient 
Australia’s December Trade Surplus Expands but Falls Short of Expectations 
Gold and Silver Prices Slide as Dollar Strength and Easing Tensions Weigh on Metals 
U.S. Stock Futures Edge Higher as Tech Rout Deepens on AI Concerns and Earnings 
Trump Signs Executive Order Threatening 25% Tariffs on Countries Trading With Iran 
Dow Hits 50,000 as U.S. Stocks Stage Strong Rebound Amid AI Volatility 
Japan Economy Poised for Q4 2025 Growth as Investment and Consumption Hold Firm 
Japanese Pharmaceutical Stocks Slide as TrumpRx.gov Launch Sparks Market Concerns 
Fed Governor Lisa Cook Warns Inflation Risks Remain as Rates Stay Steady 
Bank of Japan Signals Readiness for Near-Term Rate Hike as Inflation Nears Target 
Thailand Inflation Remains Negative for 10th Straight Month in January 
U.S.-India Trade Framework Signals Major Shift in Tariffs, Energy, and Supply Chains 
Dollar Near Two-Week High as Stock Rout, AI Concerns and Global Events Drive Market Volatility 
South Korea’s Weak Won Struggles as Retail Investors Pour Money Into U.S. Stocks 
U.S. stock futures were mostly flat Thursday evening after sharp losses on Wall Street, triggered by President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs. As of 20:10 ET, S&P 500 Futures held at 5,434.25, Nasdaq 100 Futures edged up 0.1% to 18,699.0, and Dow Jones Futures rose 0.1% to 40,711.0.
Trump announced a universal 10% tariff on all imported goods effective April 5, alongside steeper, country-specific tariffs. China was hit hardest with total tariffs reaching 54%, while the EU, Japan, and India faced levies of 20% to 26%. A 25% tariff on imported automobiles also took effect April 3.
Markets tumbled on fears of a global trade war, potentially triggering supply chain disruptions and increasing the risk of a global recession. Investors also worried about rising costs for U.S. firms dependent on imports, possibly squeezing margins and fueling inflation.
The S&P 500 dropped 4.8% Thursday—its steepest fall since mid-2020. The Nasdaq Composite plummeted 6%, and the Dow Jones fell 4%. Tech and retail stocks took the brunt of the sell-off. Apple Inc. slid over 9% due to its reliance on Chinese manufacturing, while Nike Inc. plunged 14%. Boeing Co. fell 11%, Tesla lost 5.5%, and NVIDIA dropped 8%.
Amid economic uncertainty, markets are betting on increased Federal Reserve action. Traders now expect four rate cuts this year, up from three, according to the FedWatch tool. All eyes are on Friday’s U.S. payrolls report and Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s upcoming speech for signals on future monetary policy.
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