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Buy the Dip in U.S. Bonds? Analysts Bet on the Fed Following Japan’s Path of Government Bond Purchases
TradingKey - The largest U.S. Treasury sell-off in over two decades is showing signs of easing, bolstered by reassurances from the Treasury Department and rising expectations of potential Federal Reserve intervention. The U.S. might follow a path similar to Japan’s approach to nationalising its debtTradingKey
Tue, Apr 15
Euro zone bond yields dip as investors weigh further tariff carve-outs
LONDON, April 15 (Reuters) - Euro zone bond yields dipped on Tuesday as investors mulled U.S. President Donald Trump’s suggestion that he might grant further sectoral carve-outs from tariffs, this time for automakers.
Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
Superlong JGB yields hover near two-decade highs on tariff jitters
TOKYO, April 15 (Reuters) - Longer-dated Japanese government bond yields hovered near two-decade highs on Tuesday as worries persisted about the potential economic fallout from U.S. President Donald Trump's aggressive tariff campaign.
Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
U.S. Bonds Stage a Major Rebound! Treasury Secretary Bessent "Has a Toolkit," No Need for Fed Intervention Yet
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent pushed back against claims of widespread foreign dumping of bonds and growing doubts over the dollar’s status as the world’s reserve currency, asserting that the Treasury possesses ample policy tools to support market stability, including potential bond buybacksTradingKey
Tue, Apr 15
GLOBAL MARKETS-Cautious shares edge up on some tariff reprieve, bonds hold steady
SINGAPORE, April 15 (Reuters) - Asia shares rose on Tuesday but futures pointed to weakness in Europe and the United States after President Donald Trump suggested he might grant exemptions on auto-related tariffs.Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
Strategy’s Bitcoin Portfolio Grows To Nearly 600,000 BTC After Recent Purchase
Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin (BTC) proxy firm, Strategy, has made headlines once again by purchasing an additional $285.8 million worth of Bitcoin (BTC) during a week characterized by significant fluctuations in the company’s stock (MSTR) price. Saylor’s Strategy Reports 11.4% Year-to-Date Bitcoin...
NewsBTC
Tue, Apr 15
Nissan to cut Japanese production of top-selling US model due to tariffs, source says
TOKYO, April 15 (Reuters) - Nissan 7201.T will cut Japanese production of its top-selling U.S. model, the Rogue SUV, over May-July, said a person familiar with the matter, becoming the latest global automaker to alter manufacturing plans in response to new U.S. import tariffs.Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
WTI stays above $61.00 due to tariff relief hopes, strong Chinese imports
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude Oil price remains stable around $61.10 during Asian trading hours on Tuesday. A potential upside in crude prices is supported by recent comments from US President Donald Trump, who suggested the possibility of new tariff exemptions.
Fxstreet
Tue, Apr 15
Trump Considers Auto Tariff Exemptions—Can S&P Ratings and Goldman Sachs’ Sales Forecasts Be Torn Up?
TradingKey - In the latest development, Trump floated the idea of exempting imported vehicles and auto parts from tariffs—a move that comes amid growing concerns over the sector's financial outlook. Shares of Ford Motor, General Motors, and Stellantis rebounded from intraday losses, closing up...
TradingKey
Tue, Apr 15
US Treasury's Bessent backs Argentina's economic reforms with eye on China
WASHINGTON, April 14 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he met with Argentine President Javier Milei on Monday to underscore the Trump administration's full support for economic reforms that were bringing the Latin American country "back from the precipice."Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
Japanese Yen trades with negative bias against a recovering USD; bullish bias remains
The Japanese Yen (JPY) drifts lower during the Asian session on Tuesday, which, along with a modest US Dollar (USD) uptick, lifts the USD/JPY pair closer to mid-143.00s. US President Donald Trump's tariff reprieve on key consumer electronics and signaled that he may temporarily exempt the auto...Fxstreet
Tue, Apr 15
GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia shares rise, bonds hold steady on some tariff reprieve
SINGAPORE, April 15 (Reuters) - Asia shares edged slightly higher on Tuesday, helped by gains in auto companies after U.S. President Donald Trump suggested he might grant exemptions on auto-related levies already in place.Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
Australian Dollar remains stronger following RBA Meeting Minutes
The Australian Dollar (AUD) strengthens for a fifth straight session against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday. The AUD/USD pair continued to gain momentum after US President Donald Trump exempted key technology products from his new “reciprocal” tariffs, lifting global risk sentiment.
Fxstreet
Tue, Apr 15
BOJ official sees no huge drop in global short-term liquidity
TOKYO, April 15 (Reuters) - Global financial markets are experiencing volatility but not seeing a huge decline in short-term liquidity, a senior Bank of Japan official said on Tuesday."Unlike during the global financial crisis, we're not seeing a major decline in short-term liquidity.Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
Oil prices rise on potential US tariff exemptions on cars, pick-up in China crude imports
BEIJING, April 15 (Reuters) - Oil prices climbed in early trading on Tuesday, boosted by new tariff exemptions floated by President Donald Trump and a rebound in China crude oil imports in anticipation of tighter Iranian supply.Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
US steps up probes into pharmaceutical, chip imports, setting stage for tariffs
April 14 (Reuters) - The Trump administration is proceeding with probes into imports of pharmaceuticals and semiconductors as part of a bid to impose tariffs on both sectors on grounds that extensive reliance on foreign production of medicine and chips is a national security threat, Federal...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
