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PRECIOUS-Gold prices ease from record highs as Trump grants tariff exemptions
Gold hits record high of $3,245.42 in early tradeGoldman Sachs raises end-2025 gold price forecast to $3,700/ozPrices could eye off a run towards $3,300 in near term - analystBy Rahul Paswan April 14 (Reuters) - Gold prices retreated on Monday from a record high hit earlier in the session as trad...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
European tech stocks rise after tariffs exemption
Shares in European tech companies rise after U.S. President Donald Trump exempted smartphones and computers from his "reciprocal" tariffs** A broader index of Europe's tech firms .SX8P is up 2% shortly after the bell, with ASML ASML.AS and STMicroelectronics STMPA.PA up between 3% and...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
METALS-LME copper hits over one-week high on softer dollar, China stimulus hopes
April 14 (Reuters) - Copper prices in London hit a more than one-week high on Monday, as a softer dollar and hopes of further stimulus from top consumer China boosted market sentiment.The benchmark three-month copper CMCU3 on the London Metal Exchange (LME) was up 0.7% at $9,219.5 a metric ton as of...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
BOJ may halt rate hikes if yen nears 130 vs dollar, Goldman says
TOKYO, April 14 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan could halt interest rate hikes if the yen approached 130 to the dollar, Akira Otani, a former top central bank economist who is currently managing director at Goldman Sachs Japan, said on Monday.While risks from U.S. tariffs and the ensuin...
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Mon, Apr 14
Apple shares lead tech higher after tariff exemptions
April 14 (Reuters) - Apple's AAPL.O shares rose over 6% in Frankfurt after the U.S. granted exclusions from tariffs on smartphones, computers and some other electronics imported largely from China.Other U.S. and European tech stocks listed in Frankfurt were also higher with Nvidia NVDA.O risisng...
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Mon, Apr 14
Goldman Sachs raises end-2025 gold price forecast to $3,700/oz
April 14 (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs raised its end-2025 gold price forecast to $3,700 per ounce from $3,300, with a projected range of $3,650-$3,950, citing stronger-than-expected demand from central banks and higher exchange-traded fund inflows due to recession risks. "If a recession occurs, ETF...
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Mon, Apr 14
China's March exports jump in temporary boost as Trump 2.0 heaps pressure
BEIJING, April 14 (Reuters) - China's exports rose sharply in March after factories rushed out shipments before the latest U.S. tariffs took effect, but an escalating Sino-U.S. trade war has darkened the outlook for factories and growth in the world's second-biggest economy.Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
Trump Exempts 3C Tariffs, Apple-Related Stocks Surge! Beware of Trump's Reversal Amid Apple’s Moment in the Spotlight
TradingKey - The U.S. government’s decision to exempt smartphones, computers, and other electronics from reciprocal tariffs may allow Apple (AAPL.US) to be the first major beneficiary of a reprieve from President Donald Trump's tariffs. Apple's after-hours stock price surged as much as 8%, while...TradingKey
Mon, Apr 14
HKEX jumps most in 6 months on hope of return of overseas listings
Shares of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) 0388.HK jump 7.6% to HK$336, on course for the biggest one-day pct rise since October 2, 2024. Stock hits the highest since April 3, on track for fifth consecutive session of gai.n. Stock top pct gainer on Hang Seng Index.HSI and Hang Seng Finan...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
TSMC first-quarter profit likely soared but Trump policies cloud outlook
TAIPEI, April 14 (Reuters) - TSMC 2330.TW, the main global producer of advanced chips used in artificial intelligence applications, is set to report a 54% leap in first-quarter profit on Thursday, though is also likely to flag risk from trade policies of U.S. President Donald Trump.
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Mon, Apr 14
WTI trades with negative bias just above mid-$60.00s amid mixed fundamental cues
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US Crude Oil prices struggle to capitalize on Friday's modest gains and attract fresh sellers near the $61.60 area at the start of a new week. The commodity currently trades around the $60.70-$60.65 region, down over 0.50% for the day, though it lacks follow-through...
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Mon, Apr 14
China’s Trade Balance: Surplus balloons in March as Exports surge
China's Trade Balance for March, in Chinese Yuan (CNY) terms, arrived at CNY736.72 billion, showing a massive expansion from the previous figure of CNY122 billion.Exports jumped 13.5% YoY in March vs. 3.4% in February. The country’s imports fell 3.5% YoY in the same period vs. -7.3% booked previouslFxstreet
Mon, Apr 14
Tariffs on imported semiconductor chips coming soon, Trump says
Trump indicates new tariffs on smartphones, computers and some other electronicsTrade war has sparked most volatile markets in five yearsSenator Warren criticizes Trump's tariff policy as chaoticBy Jeff Mason, Doina Chiacu and Nathan Layne WASHINGTON, April 13 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donal...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
Japanese Yen stands firm near multi-month peak against a broadly weaker USD
The Japanese Yen (JPY) attracts fresh buyers at the start of a new week and remains within striking distance of its highest level since late September 2024 touched against a broadly weaker US Dollar (USD) last Friday. Concerns about the rapidly escalating US-China trade war and its impact on the...Fxstreet
Mon, Apr 14
Goldman Sachs expects oil prices to decline through 2026
April 14 (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs expects oil prices to decline through the end of this year and next year because of the rising risk of a recession and higher supply from the OPEC+ group.The bank expects Brent and WTI oil prices to edge down, averaging $63 and $59 a barrel, respectively...
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Mon, Apr 14
Japan's Nikkei trades higher as iPhone-related stocks jump
TOKYO, April 14 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average traded higher early on Monday as iPhone-related shares jumped after the U.S. administration granted exclusions from steep tariffs on smartphones and other electronics imported largely from China.Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
China's Xi urges greater cooperation with Vietnam as trade tensions with US flare
Xi begins regional tour of Vietnam, Malaysia, Cambodia Visits come amid trade turmoil unleashed by Trump tariffsXi urges stronger industrial, supply chain cooperationSays must maintain international environment for open cooperationBy Liz Lee BEIJING, April 14 (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi JinpReuters
Mon, Apr 14
US President Trump clarifies 20% tariffs on Chinese imports of semiconductors, electronics
Late Sunday, US President Donald Trump took to his own social media application, Truth Social, and clarified that there will be no tariff exemption on semiconductors and the electronics supply chain, as these products will be subject to the existing 20% tariffs on fentanyl and not the 145% hike.
Fxstreet
Mon, Apr 14
Bitcoin’s Last Drawdown To $74,000 A ‘Healthy Correction’ — Analyst Says Bull Cycle Is Still On
The price of Bitcoin has found its way back above the $85,000 mark, marking a huge success in the recovery from the coin’s latest slump toward $74,000. According to an on-chain analyst, this recent correction might not be as ominous as initially thought and could be part of a broader bull cycle.
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Mon, Apr 14
