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Yuan Hits Fresh 3-Year High as China's Import Boom Overshadows Trade Surplus Slump Amid Iran War Fallout
China’s imports surged on higher commodity, and semiconductor prices, while export growth slowed amid weaker global demand and supply chain disruptions, narrowing the country’s trade surplus.
Existing Home Sales Hit 9-Month Low as Rising Rates and Shaky Confidence Squeeze Buyers
U.S. existing home sales declined in March amid weak demand, limited inventory, and higher mortgage rates, leaving the housing market constrained and recovery slower and uncertain.
US Economy Lost Momentum Ahead of Iran War as Weak Income and Elevated Inflation Raise Concerns
Weak income, soft real spending, and downward GDP revisions signal slowing U.S. economic momentum, while persistent inflation keeps pressure on the Federal Reserve.
US Stock Futures Hold Losses Amid Mixed Durable Goods Orders Data, Trump Doubles Down on Threat Ahead of Deal Deadline
U.S. futures declined as Iran tensions escalated and deal prospects dimmed, while mixed durable goods data added uncertainty, with investors closely watching upcoming inflation data and Federal Reserve signals.
US Economy Holds Firm With Solid Jobs, Spending and Resilient Factory Activity, but Economist Warns of a Potential Weak Spot
Hiring beat forecasts with sector divergence, retail demand rebounded across categories, and factory output grew despite weak exports, rising costs and delays, with uncertainty likely to pressure upcoming services activity.
From Energy Shock to Economic Reset: Why Iran’s Strike on Ras Laffan Threatens Wide-Ranging Global Ripples Across Supply Chains, Markets and Consumers
Iran strikes cripple Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial City, tightening LNG supply and lifting prices, stoking fears of cascading global economic and market risks.
New York Manufacturing Activity Nearly Holds Up Despite Iran War, Input Prices in Check, Expectations Robust — Are Firms Ignoring the Oil Shock?
New York manufacturing stalled in March, even as manufacturers remained cautiously optimistic about investment and future business conditions ahead of the FOMC meeting.
More Evidence of Sticky Inflation Drops Even As Growth Disappoints — Stagflation Risk Looms?
Economic data signals stagflation risks as inflation stays sticky and growth softens, while resilient labor markets complicate the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook.
Stay Long on Dollar Into Weekend, Strategist Says, as US Currency Pushes to Multi-Month Highs: PCE Inflation Does Little To Rein In Rally
The dollar remains firm as safe-haven demand grew amid the Strait of Hormuz blockade and expectations the Federal Reserve will keep rates unchanged.
Japan Economy Is Growing Stronger Than Expected: What Yen Traders Should Watch as Analysts Predict a June Rate Hike
Japanese Q4 GDP was revised sharply higher, pushing yen futures higher from support as Bank of Japan hike bets build.
Cooling Eurozone Inflation Bolsters ECB Cut Bets — Sell 6E Strength While Range Resistance Holds
Eurozone inflation cooled to multi-month lows as energy dragged prices, reinforcing expectations of near-term ECB easing.
US Growth Falters but Sticky Inflation Keeps Rate Pause in Play; Dollar and Treasury Futures React to SCOTUS Tariff Ruling
Weaker-than-expected growth alongside persistent inflation complicates the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook, reinforcing a cautious stance and keeping markets on edge.
Goldilocks Data Keeps Rate-Cut Bets Alive; Sell DXY Rallies, Buy Treasury Dips as 2026 Easing Looms?
Traders factored in a higher-for-longer” interest rate environment even as a trio of economic data relayed a mixed message.