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RUBBER-Japan futures pare gains as US auto tariff threats outweigh supply concerns
Japanese rubber futures retreated on Wednesday, as fresh tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump on automobiles dampened demand prospects for the tyre-making material, outweighing supply woes in top producer Thailand.Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
USD/CHF softens below 0.9050 as traders await FOMC Minutes
USD/CHF weakens to around 0.9030 in Wednesday’s early European. Global geopolitical stress boosts the safe-haven flows, supporting the CHF. Fed’s Daly said the central bank should keep short-term borrowing costs where they are until the progress is more visible.
Fxstreet
Wed, Feb 19
Japanese shares skid as Trump's tariff threat weighs on automakers
TOKYO, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Japanese shares ended lower on Wednesday, dragged by a decline in automakers after U.S. President Donald Trump's auto tariff threat. The Nikkei share average .N225 ended 0.27% lower at 39,164.61. The broader Topix .TOPX mirrored the drop to end at 2,767.25.
Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Trump's New Escalating Levies: Who Will Be Most Affected by Tariffs on Autos, Chips, and Pharmaceuticals?
Following the imposition of tariffs on steel and aluminum, President Trump announced on Tuesday that he will reveal his tariff plans for automobiles, chips, and pharmaceuticals on April 2nd. This marks a new escalation in the ongoing trade war.TradingKey
Wed, Feb 19
Japan exports climb in January but US auto tariffs could deal heavy blow
Trump flags 25% tariffs on autos, Japan's biggest exportsJanuary exports +7.2% yr/yr vs forecast +7.9%Imports rise 16.7% yr/yr in January Recasts and writes throughBy Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Japan's exports rose for a fourth consecutive month in January led by auto shipm...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
NZ central bank cuts rates 50bps, flags steeper easing cycle to revive frail economy
RBNZ's cut reinforces dovish stance, contrasting with cautious RBA, FedGovernor flags 25-bps cuts in April, May amid moderating inflationEconomy struggles with recession, inflation volatility anticipatedRBNZ says global tariff uncertainty poses economic risksUpdates with comments from RBNZ gover...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Autos drag Japanese shares lower after Trump tariff threat, banks' gains cap losses
Japanese shares slipped on Wednesday, dragged by a decline in vehicle manufacturers after U.S. President Donald Trump's auto tariff threat, while a rise in banks on bets for Bank of Japan's (BOJ) interest rate hike capped losses.Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Why Nike Stock Raced Higher Today
Nike (NYSE: NKE) has entered into a new business collaboration, and investors were glad to hear about it on Tuesday. They rewarded the athletic wear mainstay by pushing its share price up by more than 6% on the day, which compared quite favorably to the 0.2% bump of the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC).The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 19
China's yuan slips on rising dollar buying interest, trade uncertainty weighs on sentiment
China's yuan slipped against the dollar on Wednesday, dragged lower by rising buying interest in the greenback while investors remained cautious trade relations between the world's two largest economies.
Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Bitcoin Number Of Sellers Drops To A Minimum At Current Levels – Time For BTC To ‘Move On’
Bitcoin’s short-term price direction remains uncertain, as analysts and investors are divided on whether BTC will break into a new all-time high (ATH) or face selling pressure into lower prices. The price has been trapped in a narrow range for the past twelve days, holding above $94K and below the..
Is the US Congress powerless against Elon Musk’s D.O.G.E?
Senate Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley admitted on Tuesday that Congress is powerless to stop Elon Musk’s sweeping government cuts. “Congress can’t do anything except complain,” Grassley said on a press call, according to a report from RadioIowa.Cryptopolitan
Wed, Feb 19
DeepSeek VS Grok3: Open Source and Free VS Closed Source with Doubled Subscription Prices!
Elon Musk's xAI recently released the Grok 3 model, which is being hailed as the "smartest AI on earth." However, the subscription prices for using it have also doubled, in sharp contrast to the free usage of the Chinese model DeepSeek.TradingKey
Wed, Feb 19
Japanese Yen remains on the back foot amid a positive risk tone; downside seems limited
The Japanese Yen attracts sellers for the second straight day due to a positive risk tone. Bets for more interest rate hikes by the BoJ should help limit deeper losses for the JPY. The divergent BoJ-Fed expectations should contribute to capping gains for USD/JPY.Fxstreet
Wed, Feb 19
Ethereum Exchange Balances Drop To 9-Year Low – Time For A Major Price Move?
According to recent data from CryptoQuant, Ethereum (ETH) reserves on centralized cryptocurrency exchanges have dropped to a nine-year low. Experts suggest that this dwindling ETH supply could indicate an impending ‘supply shock,’ potentially fuelling a significant rally in the cryptocurrency.NewsBTC
Wed, Feb 19
METALS-LME copper eases on Trump's tariff threats on automobiles, semiconductor chips
Feb 19 (Reuters) - London copper eased on Wednesday, following U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to impose 25% tariffs on automobiles and semiconductor chips, which could weigh on the metal's demand.Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Australian Dollar loses ground following fresh Trump tariff threats
The Australian Dollar declines as market sentiment deteriorates amid fresh tariff threats from US President Donald Trump. Australia's Wage Price Index increased by 0.7% QoQ in Q4 2024, missing the expected 0.8% rise. Hawkish remarks from Federal Reserve officials bolster the US Dollar.
Fxstreet
Wed, Feb 19
