China aims for dialogue on tariffs, advocating WTO rules, rejecting threats, and defending sovereignty while seeking consultation.
South Africa’s GDP grew to 0.9% in Q4, improving from 0.3%, reflecting economic recovery and progress.
USD/JPY slipped below 149.00 as tariffs escalated; China, Canada responded; RBA cautious on rate cuts.
Cocoa prices decline as supply surplus expected; wheat harvest rises 31% due to gains in Australia.
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba denies currency devaluation, no official communication from Trump on forex policy.
Greece’s PMI fell, EUR/USD rose, gold surged, Bitcoin dropped, and US tariffs hit Canada, Mexico, and China.
Japan’s PM Ishiba denies currency devaluation, emphasizing monetary policy aims at combating deflation, not weakening yen.
Swedish krona strengthens on optimism over a Ukraine-Russia peace deal and EU spending, though risks remain.
NASDAQ futures test resistance at $20,527; key levels include $20,546-$20,547, $20,629-$20,666, and support at $20,460-$20,440.
AUD is expected to trade between 0.6190 and 0.6250, with resistance at 0.6285 and support at 0.6155.
