The NFIB’s Small Business Optimism Index fell 3.3 points to 97.4 in March, coming in below market expectations for a smaller decline to 99.0. Seven out of ten subcomponents deteriorated on the month, with the remaining categories roughly unchanged. The largest declines came from the share of businesses expecting the economy to improve (down 16 […]
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BoJ board member Junko Nakagawa cited US trade policy as one of the most significant risks to Japan’s economic outlook. In a speech, she noted that higher US tariffs could directly damage Japanese corporate activity, Read more…
Japan’s exports rose 3.9% yoy in March to JPY 9.85T, below the expected 4.5% yoy gain. Shipments to the US rose 3.1% yoy overall, boosted by strong gains in electronic parts (+35.8%), pharmaceuticals (+29.7%), and Read more…
Key Highlights Gold started a fresh increase and traded to a new record high above $3,350. The current price on the 4-hour chart is still bullish above $3,250. EUR/USD is eyeing more gains above the Read more…