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On Thursday, April 23, U.S. markets extended their winning streak for a third session, lifted by tech strength and hopes of easing U.S.-China trade tensions.
The Nasdaq led gains, fueled by strong earnings from AI-driven firm ServiceNow. However, mixed corporate guidance from companies like Procter &amp; Gamble and PepsiCo reflected ongoing consumer uncertainty.
Economic data showed the Chicago Fed index slipping to -0.03 in March from +0.24, while jobless claims rose by 6,000 to 222,000. Durable goods orders surged 9.2% to $315.7 billion.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors closed higher, led by tech, consumer discretionary, and communication services. Consumer staples lagged.
The Dow gained 1.23% to 40,093.40, the S&amp;P 500 rose 2.03% to 5,484.77, and the Nasdaq jumped 2.74% to 17,166.04.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Friday, Japan's Nikkei 225 gained 1.95% to close at 35,081.50, led by gains in the Real Estate, Banking, and Textile sectors.</li>
<li>Australia markets are closed for the ANZAC Day holiday.</li>
<li>India's Nifty 50 was down 60% at 24,082.75, and the Nifty 500 slid 1.31% to 21,890.15.</li>
<li>China's Shanghai Composite slid 0.07% to 3,295.06, while Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 rose 0.07% to 3,786.99.</li>
<li>Hong Kong's Hang Seng closed 0.32% higher at 21,980.74.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 was up 0.51%.</li>
<li>Germany's DAX gained 0.52%.</li>
<li>France's CAC 40 rose 0.52%.</li>
<li>U.K.'s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.06%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:45 AM ET
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<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 0.51% at $62.47/bbl, and Brent was down 0.54% at $66.19/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices are lower this week on oversupply concerns, U.S.-China trade uncertainty, and a stronger dollar.</li>
<li>Natural Gas fell 0.44% to $2.918.</li>
<li>Gold was trading lower by 1.19% at $3,308.09, Silver was down 0.41% to $33.370, and Copper slid 1.99% to $4.7598.</li>
<li>Gold prices dipped Friday as risk appetite improved on hopes of U.S.-China trade de-escalation and strong tech earnings.</li>
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U.S. Futures at 05:45 AM ET
Dow futures were down 0.01%, S&amp;P 500 futures rose 0.35% and Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.35%.
Forex at 05:45 AM ET
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<li>The U.S. dollar index rose 0.35% to 99.64, the USD/JPY rose 0.53% to 143.41, and the USD/AUD gained 0.47% to 1.5675.</li>
<li>The dollar posted its first weekly gain since mid-March, rising 0.6% amid hopes of easing U.S.-China trade tensions after China granted some tariff exemptions.</li>
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Asia Markets Mixed, Europe Up; Dollar Posts First Weekly Gain Since Mid March - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Wednesday, April 23, U.S. markets closed higher on renewed optimism over U.S.-China trade talks and President Trump&#8217;s reassurances that Fed Chair Powell won&#8217;t be fired.
Markets welcomed signs of easing tariffs and Fed stability. Despite late-session pullbacks, all major indexes closed higher. Strong earnings also supported sentiment, with 75% of S&amp;P 500 firms beating expectations.
According to economic data, U.S. new home sales surged by 7.4% to 724,000 units annually. S&amp;P Global services PMI slipped to 51.4 in April, indicating slower growth, while manufacturing PMI rose slightly to 50.7, suggesting modest expansion in factory activity.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors ended higher, led by tech, consumer discretionary, and communication services. Consumer staples and energy lagged, closing lower.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1.07% to 39,606.57, the S&amp;P 500 rose 1.67% to 5,375.86, and the Nasdaq Composite closed 2.50% higher at 16,708.05.
Asia Markets Today
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<li>On Thursday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 gained 0.61% to close at 35,081.50, led by gains in the Real Estate, Banking, and Textile sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217; S&amp;P/ASX 200 closed higher by 0.60% at 7,968.20, led by gains in the Gold, Healthcare and Metals &amp; Mining sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 was down 0.24% at 22,185.95, and Nifty 500 slid 0.33% to 22,185.95.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite rose 0.03% to 3,297.29, while Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 slid 0.07% to 3,784.36.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng closed 0.74% lower at 21,909.76.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:45 AM ET
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<li>The European STOXX 50 was down 0.43%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX declined 0.25%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC 40 fell 0.43%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded lower by 0.14%.</li>
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Commodities at 05:45 AM ET
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<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.11% at $62.34/bbl, and Brent was down 0.02% at $66.11/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices rebounded after yesterday&#8217;s drop as investors weighed potential OPEC+ output hikes, U.S.-China tariff signals, and nuclear talks with Iran amid ongoing market uncertainty.</li>
<li>Natural Gas fell 1.46% to $2.978.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 1.36% at $3,339.15, Silver was down 0.66% to $32.8320, and Copper rose 0.29% to $4.8575.</li>
<li>Gold prices jumped amid renewed U.S.-China trade war tensions and fresh Russia-Ukraine conflict, boosting haven demand.</li>
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U.S. Futures at 05:45 AM ET
Dow futures were down 0.67%, S&amp;P 500 futures slid 0.60% and Nasdaq 100 futures declined 0.80%.
Forex at 05:45 AM ET
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<li>The U.S. Dollar Index fell 0.53% to 99.38, USD/JPY was down 0.56% to 142.59, and USD/AUD slid 0.34% to 1.5672.</li>
<li>The U.S. dollar weakened Thursday after Trump eased tensions with the Fed and China. Treasury Secretary Bessent&#8217;s comments on unsustainable tariffs and no set currency target added pressure.</li>
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Asia Markets Mixed, Europe Slips And Gold Gains On Policy Uncertainty Pressure - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Tuesday, April 22, U.S. markets closed higher, driven by strong earnings reports and indications of de-escalating U.S.-China trade tensions. President Trump&#8217;s remarks, including backing Fed Chair Powell and signaling tariff cuts following a trade deal, sparked a rally.
The S&amp;P 500 surged 2.5%, with tech giants like Amazon, Nvidia, and Apple leading the gains. However, ongoing trade uncertainties continue to weigh on economic growth projections.
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In economic data, the U.S. Redbook Index increased by 7.4% compared to the same week last year for the week ending April 19. All S&amp;P 500 sectors ended Tuesday with gains, led by financial, consumer discretionary, and communication services stocks.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 2.66% to 39,186.98, the S&amp;P 500 rose 2.51% to 5,287.76, and the Nasdaq Composite closed 2.71% higher at 16,300.42.
Asia Markets Today
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<li>On Wednesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 gained 2.02% to close at 34,911.00, gains in the Real Estate, Banking, and Textile sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 closed higher by 1.33% at 7,920.50, led by gains in the Energy, IT, and Industrials sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 was up 0.67% at 24,328.95, and the Nifty 500 rose 0.58% to 22,213.60.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite slid 0.10% to 3,296.36, while Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 rose 0.08% to 3,786.88.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng closed 2.7% higher at 22,072.62.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06:00 AM ET
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<li>The European STOXX 50 was up 2.47%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX gained 2.74%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC 40 rose 2.29%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 1.29%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 06:00 AM ET
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<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 1.35% at $64.53/bbl, and Brent was up 1.26% at $68.29/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices rose, fueled by U.S. sanctions on Iran, a drop in crude stocks, and President Trump&#8217;s softer stance on tariffs and the Federal Reserve. Brent crude hit $68.54 per barrel.</li>
<li>Natural Gas rose 1.40% to $3.049.</li>
<li>Gold was trading lower by 2.39% at $3,337.34, Silver was down 0.14% to $32.855, and Copper rose 0.17% to $4.8885.</li>
<li>Gold prices fell on Wednesday as U.S. President Trump hinted at lower trade tariffs on China and backtracked on his criticism of the Federal Reserve.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 06:00 AM ET
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<li>Dow futures were up 1.62%, S&amp;P 500 futures gained 2.11%, and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 2.51%.</li>
<li>U.S. stock index futures surged Wednesday, building on Tuesday&#8217;s gains, driven by less hawkish comments from President Trump on the Federal Reserve and China</li>
</ul>
Forex at 06:00 AM ET
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<li>The U.S. dollar index gained 0.11% to 99.09, the USD/JPY rose 0.28% to 141.93, and the USD/AUD slid 0.71% to 1.5600.</li>
<li>The U.S. dollar steadied on Wednesday, supported by hopes of de-escalating trade tensions and President Trump&#8217;s backing away from threats to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.</li>
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Asia And Europe Markets Gain, Gold Slides As Trump Signals Potential Trade Relief - Global Markets Today While US Slept

The International Monetary Fund has sharply downgraded its 2025 growth forecast for the United States, citing President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs and a surge in economic <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/donald-trump">uncertainty as major headwinds. </a>
In its April 2025 World Economic Outlook, the IMF now projects U.S. GDP growth at just 1.8% for the year, marking a 0.9 percentage point cut from its January forecast. 
Roughly 0.4 percentage points of the downgrade is directly linked to Trump's trade actions, while the rest reflects weakening domestic momentum that began even before the tariff shock.
"The tariffs represent a supply shock for the United States," said Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, IMF chief economist. "They reduce productivity and output permanently, and raise price pressures temporarily."
While the IMF still expects positive growth this year, it acknowledges that the risk of recession has risen substantially. Gourinchas said the IMF&#8217;s recession probability for the U.S. in 2025 has climbed to 40%, up from 25% in October.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">A Trade Shock With Long-Term Consequences</h3>
The growth hit comes as the U.S. effective tariff rate has surged past levels last seen over a century ago. 
On April 2, Trump announced sweeping "reciprocal" tariffs on nearly all U.S. trading partners, triggering retaliatory measures from several countries. The IMF warns that these trade disruptions are not only curbing growth in the short term but also lowering the long-run potential of the U.S. economy.
"For trading partners tariffs act mostly as a negative external demand shock weakening activity and prices" the IMF noted.
&#8220;All countries are negatively affected by the surge in trade policy uncertainty as businesses, cut purchases and investment, while financial institutions reassess their borrowers exposure,&#8221; Gourinchas said.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Growth Slows, Inflation Pressures Mount</h3>
While growth slows, inflation is expected to remain sticky. The tariffs are seen increasing import costs, adding short-term upward pressure on prices even as consumer demand cools. The IMF raised its U.S. inflation forecast modestly, reflecting these dynamics.
The report warns that this combination of slower growth and persistent inflation puts the Federal Reserve in a difficult position, especially as it faces political pressure from the Trump administration to slash interest rates.
"Monetary policy will need to remain agile," the IMF chief said. "But central bank independence remains a cornerstone of long-term credibility."
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Dollar Disconnect</h3>
The IMF also flagged a notable divergence from historical norms: instead of strengthening amid tariffs, the U.S. dollar has weakened. That reflects, in their view, a diminished global demand for dollar-denominated assets as policy credibility erodes.
"The tariffs could have appreciated the dollar," Gourinchas said. "Yet, greater policy uncertainty lower U.S. growth prospects and an adjustment in the global demand for dollar assets are weighing down on the dollar.&#8221;
The U.S. dollar index – as tracked by the Invesco DB USD Index Bullish Fund ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UUP#NYSE">UUP</a>) – has weakened by about 10% since Trump&#8217;s inauguration in January. 
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IMF Slashes US Growth Outlook As Trump Tariffs Bite, Raises Recession Odds To 40%

On Monday, April 21, U.S. markets closed lower as President Trump intensified his criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, raising fresh concerns over the central bank&#8217;s independence. Tech stocks led the sell-off, pulling all major indexes into negative territory. Ongoing trade tensions with China weighed on investor sentiment while anticipation built around upcoming corporate earnings reports.
All 11 sectors in the S&amp;P 500 ended the day in the red, with energy, consumer discretionary, and information technology stocks posting the largest losses.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 2.48% to 38,170.41, the S&amp;P 500 declined 2.36% to 5,158.20, and the Nasdaq Composite fell 2.55% to 15,870.90.
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Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Tuesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 declined 0.14% to close at 34,230.50, led by losses in the Paper &amp; Pulp, Transport and Communication sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217; S&amp;P/ASX 200 closed lower by 0.03% at 7,816.70, led by losses in the IT, Energy and Healthcare sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 rose 0.18% to 24,170.00 and Nifty 500 rose 0.40% to 22,094.15.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite rose 0.25% to 3,299.76, while Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 slid 0.02% to 3,783.95.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng closed 0.78% higher at 21,562.32.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:45 AM ET
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<li>The European STOXX 50 was down 0.25%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX declined 0.19%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC 40 fell 0.28%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.38%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 1.07% at $63.48/bbl, and Brent was up 1.57% at $67.30/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices rose on Tuesday as traders covered short positions after Monday&#8217;s sharp drop, though concerns lingered over tariffs and U.S. monetary policy dampening fuel demand. Gains were limited by progress in U.S.-Iran nuclear talks, which eased supply fears.</li>
<li>Natural Gas rose 0.70% to $3.037.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 1.24% at $3,46.86, Silver was up 0.13% to $32.563, and Copper rose 0.82% to $4.7670.</li>
<li>Gold prices hit a new record high on Tuesday, driven by safe-haven demand amid U.S.-China trade tensions and concerns over Trump&#8217;s push to overhaul the Federal Reserve.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:45 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.87%, S&amp;P 500 futures gained 0.98% and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.99%.
Forex at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. Dollar Index slipped 0.01% to 98.34, USD/JPY was down 0.35% to 140.35, and USD/AUD gained 0.15% to 1.5608.</li>
<li>The dollar fell to new lows Tuesday as Trump&#8217;s criticism of Fed Chair Powell sparked concerns over central bank independence and weakened confidence in the currency.</li>
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Gold Hits Record High, Dollar Weakens As Trump's Policy Stance And Fed Chair Criticism Induces Uncertainty

Two prominent Fed voiced issued strong public defenses of the central bank&#8217;s independence on Monday, calling out President Donald Trump&#8216;s attacks on Chair Jerome Powell as politically <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/jerome-powell">dangerous and economically destabilizing.</a>
Speaking Monday on CNBC, Richard Fisher, former president of the Dallas Fed, warned that Trump's repeated attacks on Powell could inflict serious long-term damage on the credibility of the Federal Reserve and the broader U.S. economy.
"The one thing you don't want to have happen is for the Fed to become politicized," Fisher said.
Fisher added that even if Trump could fire Powell, which remains legally uncertain, it would be a self-defeating move.
"I don't think it's in the president's interest to sack him. The markets would react extremely negatively," he said.
Fisher also highlighted that current uncertainty has already paralyzed corporate decision-making, referencing companies like United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>), which recently offered dual earnings forecasts due to macroeconomic unpredictability.
"I think the president, frankly, is undermining his own case." "No business can make a decision here," Fisher said. "That uncertainty has been generated by the executive branch."
When asked whether Trump could legally demote or remove Powell, Fisher pointed to historical precedent—most notably in 1979, when President Jimmy Carter reassigned then-Fed Chair G. William Miller to Treasury Secretary after a period of poor economic performance and appointed Paul Volcker in his place. 
"I hope it doesn't come to push and shove," he said. "If it does, we're going to see further spread widening, higher interest rates and pressure that damages long-term confidence in the economy."
Fisher also pushed back on the assumption that Fed rate cuts would lower market interest rates, pointing out that recent episodes of easing were followed by yield spikes in longer-term bonds.
"After they cut 50 basis points and then did three more cuts, yields went up—not down. The 10-year rose by 100 basis points," Fisher said. "So even if you force cuts, the market may not respond how you think."
Ultimately, Fisher painted a picture of a market hamstrung by political volatility and a Fed cornered by noise from the White House.
&#8220;Forget about the stock market, the FED will always act if the credit markets become dysfunctional.&#8221;
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Goolsbee: Interference Means &#8216;Higher Inflation, Worse Growth&#8217;</h3>
Echoing Fisher's concerns, Austan Goolsbee, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, said earlier on <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/21/chicago-feds-goolsbee-says-fed-independence-is-critically-important-for-its-inflation-fight.html">CNBC's Squawk Box</a> that interfering with the Fed's independence would erode the institution's credibility and lead to long-term economic pain.
"Fed independence is critically important," Goolsbee said. "When there is interference over the long run, it's going to mean higher inflation, worse growth and higher unemployment."
Although Goolsbee declined to comment directly on Trump's statements, his message was clear: monetary credibility depends on political neutrality, especially when inflation-fighting resolve is needed.
"Just look at the countries where they don't have Fed independence. Inflation is higher, unemployment is higher, growth is worse," he added.
U.S. financial markets came under heavy pressure Monday, with stocks, bonds and the dollar falling in unison, a rare and unsettling signal of deepening investor distrust.
The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY), tracked by the Invesco DB USD Index Bullish Fund ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UUP#NYSE">UUP</a>), slid to its lowest level since April 2022.
The S&amp;P 500, mirrored by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), sank 3.3% in one of its steepest single-day drops of the year.
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Top Fed Voices Defend Powell, Slam Trump's Attack On Central Bank Independence

Fears of the end of the U.S. exceptionalism trade have triggered a rare, simultaneous selloff across stocks, Treasuries and the dollar in recent weeks, as concerns over tariffs and the politicization of the Federal Reserve under President Donald <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/donald-trump">Trump continue to mount.</a>
Since Trump's self-declared "Liberation Day" on April 2, when he unveiled sweeping "reciprocal tariffs" on U.S. trading partners, the market reaction has been swift and broadly negative. U.S. government bonds, traditionally a refuge during equity volatility, have failed to provide a safe haven.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Trump-Powell Tension Behind The Market Unwind</h3>
Market fragility was further exposed by Trump&#8217;s open attacks on Fed Chair Jerome Powell. 
First, he wrote last week on Truth Social, "Jerome Powell is always too late and wrong. His termination cannot come fast enough." 
Then, during a press conference with Italy's Giorgia Meloni, he pushed the issue further: "If I want him out. He&#8217;ll be out of there real fast. Believe me."
Confirmation from National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett that the administration is "considering" removing Powell before his term ends in 2026, also added fuel to the fire.
On Monday, the Trump-Powell drama escalated again, sending shockwaves across currency markets, where central bank independence is viewed as a cornerstone of stability.
Trump posted on Truth Social, pushing for "preemptive" interest rate cuts. He wrote that with energy costs and food prices falling — sarcastically referencing Biden's "egg disaster" — inflation was virtually gone. The president warned of a slowing economy unless Powell, whom he labeled a "major loser," acted immediately.
He further accused Powell of political bias during the previous election cycle, claiming the Fed Chair only cut rates to help former President Joe Biden and later Vice President Kamala Harris win the White House.
Betting markets currently assign a 23% chance on Powell no longer serving as Fed Chair by the end of the year. 
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Triple Threat: Stocks, Bonds, Dollar All Down</h3>
The market has responded decisively. Since April 2, 2025:
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<li>The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>) has dropped more than 6%</li>
<li>The Invesco DB USD Index Bullish Fund ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UUP#NYSE">UUP</a>), tracking the dollar index, has fallen 5.8%</li>
<li>The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) has tumbled over 8%</li>
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This rare triple selloff challenges a foundational assumption: that Treasuries typically gain when risk assets fall. 
The breakdown of this historical inverse correlation has led many to wonder: Are investors abandoning Treasuries?
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What the Official Data Shows, And What It Doesn't</h2>
The latest U.S. Treasury International Capital (TIC) data, covering February, doesn&#8217;t show large-scale foreign divestment. 
According to Goldman Sachs, foreign investors actually net purchased long-term U.S. securities in February, including Treasuries, equities and corporate bonds.
Agency securities saw some selling, but overall the data point to continued interest from global buyers—even as market volatility ramps up.
That said, February is now outdated. 
With April&#8217;s turbulence unfolding post-TIC cutoff, the latest exchange-traded fund flows could offer more immediate clues about investor behavior.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">ETF Flows Reveal a More Nuanced Picture</h3>
According to data from ETFDB.com through April 18, there's no evidence of broad-based exodus from Treasury ETFs. 
Despite some rotation out of long-duration ETFs like TLT and Vanguard Extended Duration Treasury ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EDV#NYSE">EDV</a>), short- and mid-duration Treasury ETFs have attracted strong inflows during the month. 
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<th>ETF Name </th>
<th>April Flows</th>
<th>Trend Insight</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF </td>
<td>-$2.85 billion</td>
<td>Outflows have outweighed inflows since September 2024. </td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vanguard Extended Duration Treasury ETF</td>
<td>-$385 million</td>
<td>Worst monthly outflow since data began in 2015</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOVT#NYSE">GOVT</a>)</td>
<td>+$78 million</td>
<td>Modest recovery after March's $2.95 billion outflow</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHY#NASDAQ">SHY</a>)</td>
<td>+$1.2 billion</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IEI#NYSE">IEI</a>)</td>
<td>+$897 million</td>
<td>Highest inflows since July 2022</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>iShares Short Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHV#NASDAQ">SHV</a>)</td>
<td>+$2.94 billion</td>
<td>Best month since February 2023</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IEF#NYSE">IEF</a>)</td>
<td>+$230 million</td>
<td>Four straight months of inflows</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VGIT#NASDAQ">VGIT</a>)</td>
<td>+$770 million</td>
<td>Strongest inflows since June 2024</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VGSH#NASDAQ">VGSH</a>)</td>
<td>+$505 million</td>
<td>On pace for fourth straight positive month</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PIMCO 25+ Year Zero Coupon U.S. Treasury ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZROZ#NYSE">ZROZ</a>)</td>
<td>+$3.55 million</td>
<td>Minimal activity; flows remain stagnant since October 2024</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">What About China?</h3>
There's also speculation that major foreign holders, especially China, could be reducing exposure to U.S. government debt in retaliation for tariffs. 
Yet, Goldman Sachs analysts see little evidence of that.
They indicated the recent dislocations are "more likely related to position unwinds by levered investors than significant real money (domestic or international) selling," a view also recently expressed by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/scott-bessent">U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent</a> during a Bloomberg interview. 
As Goldman highlighted, the dollar/yuan exchange rate behavior does not support the idea of major Chinese repatriation—
if Beijing were dumping Treasuries, USD/CNY would likely face sharp downward pressure, but the opposite has happened.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">No Sign Of A Treasury Crisis, Yet</h3>
The bottom line: while some repositioning out of longer-dated Treasuries has been repositioned, ETF flows suggest no broad investor flight from the Treasury market.
If anything, there is a tilt toward shorter maturities, likely reflecting a desire to hedge against both rate volatility and political uncertainty.
Until more recent TIC data is available in June, ETF flows remain the best window into investor sentiment and so far, they suggest the panic narrative may be premature.
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Are Investors Selling US Treasuries As Trump Attacks Powell? Here's What Latest ETF Flows Tell You

Wall Street was gripped by a rare double sell-off Monday morning as U.S. stock futures and the dollar sank in tandem amid mounting fears that President Donald Trump could move to oust Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell well before his term expires in May 2026.
The U.S. dollar index, tracked by the Invesco DB USD Index Bullish Fund ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UUP#NYSE">UUP</a>), fell 1.3% to 98.2, its lowest level since April 2022.
Meanwhile, futures tied to the S&amp;P 500 index dropped 1.1% by 8:15 a.m. ET, with contracts on the Nasdaq 100 down 1.6%, reflecting the broad-based sell-off in U.S. assets.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Markets Fear Fed Interference</h2>
Trump had already laid the groundwork for market anxiety last week with a Truth Social post attacking Powell's leadership. "Jerome Powell is always too late and wrong. His termination cannot come fast enough."
Trump criticized Powell for not cutting interest rates despite falling oil prices and easing inflation concerns.
He then escalated the rhetoric during a public appearance with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Thursday. "If I want him out, he&#8217;ll be out of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/44875406/hell-be-out-if-i-ask-him-can-trumps-threat-to-oust-powell-shake-the-fed">there real fast. Believe me."</a>
National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett added fuel to the fire on Good Friday, when markets were closed for the Easter holiday, by confirming that the Trump administration is "considering" firing Powell.
"If Powell is removed from his position at the Fed, the impact on global markets and the USD could be severe," said Alejandro Cuadrado, strategist at BBVA, in a note Monday. 
"Independence and credibility are key assets for the Fed and the US. If investors fear the US administration will control the central bank, the impact on confidence would be unprecedented."
The market response is already visible in futures and foreign exchange flows. The synchronized sell-off in both U.S. equities and the dollar is particularly alarming for global investors, who often rely on the dollar as a safe-haven hedge during periods of equity market stress.
According to CFTC-regulated Kalshi, there is a 23% chance Powell could be ousted before the end of his mandate. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Goldman Sachs Flips On The Dollar</h3>
Major investment banks have already begun downgrading their stance on U.S. assets. Goldman Sachs's Kamakshya Trivedi said the firm reversed its bullish dollar outlook weeks ago, citing rising economic policy risks.
"We flipped our Dollar view a few weeks ago, based in large part on tariffs and other US policy shifts raising uncertainty and impairing sentiment in the US," Trivedi said. "We expect that shift will lead to less exceptional outcomes for US assets."
CFTC data released Friday backs that sentiment, showing continued outflows from dollar positions and growing bearish bets by hedge funds and institutional investors.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Long-Term Consequences Could Be Inflationary</h3>
Intervention in Fed policymaking doesn't just shake short-term confidence, it could have lasting inflationary effects. 
Shaun Osborne, chief foreign exchange strategist at Scotiabank, said historical data shows a strong link between central bank independence and inflation stability.
"Political interference in Fed policy making would erode confidence in the USD and may bolster inflation in the longer run," Osborne said. 
"There is ample literature showing a high correlation between central bank independence and low and stable inflation."
Even if Trump does not formally fire Powell, one potential workaround could involve nominating a "chairman in waiting" who actively comments on monetary policy before taking office, undermining Powell's authority and market credibility.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Contrarians Smell Opportunity Amid Panic</h3>
But not everyone is convinced that the panic will last. Veteran investor Ed Yardeni, president of Yardeni Research, sees signs that the bearishness could be peaking—possibly setting the stage for a countertrend rally.
"We don't recall this ever happening before," Yardeni said, referring to a recent trio of The Economist covers predicting a collapse in the dollar, U.S. markets and the global economy. 
"Contrarians of the world, unite! Markets are always at peak bearishness before the bull," he said.
Yardeni acknowledges the wave of concerns—from Trump's chaotic trade war and foreign policy risks to Chinese deflation and the soaring price of gold—but indicates that the sheer saturation of negativity could signal an oversold environment.
One reason for hope: Beijing's recent signals that it is open to renegotiating trade with the Trump administration. Any progress on that front could ease global trade tensions and help stabilize investor sentiment.
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Dollar Hits 3-Year Lows, US Stocks Tumble As Trump Threatens To Fire Powell: 'Contrarians Of The World, Unite!'

The U.S. Dollar Index Spot slipped below 98 points for the first time in over three years on Monday, while the 10-year Treasury yields were steady around 4.35%. Experts describe this divergence as the measure of stress in markets."
What Happened: The U.S. Dollar Index slipped 1.20% to 98.211 during the publication of this article. However, its day range stood between 97.921 — 99.208 on Monday, according to the TradingView data.
Historical data shows that the dollar index last slipped below the 98 point mark to 97.79 as of March 30, 2022, closing. Whereas, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.35%.
Jim Bianco, the president and founder of Bianco Research LLC., highlighted this divergence in an X post and called it a "measure of stress in markets."
"Higher rates are not supporting the dollar right now. This means they might have to go a lot higher to stop the dollar from falling," he added.
The relationship between higher yields and higher dollar value exists because the dollar value generally appreciates when foreign investors buy U.S. dollar-denominated instruments, especially the risk-free Treasury bonds. However, this divergence, as shared by Bianco in the given chart, raises concerns.
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&mdash; Jim Bianco (@biancoresearch) <a href="https://twitter.com/biancoresearch/status/1914160730535756287?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 21, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Meanwhile, economist Peter Schiff underscored that the dollar was 11% lower since President Donald Trump's inauguration day and 6% since the "so-called" Liberation Day, when the reciprocal tariffs against the U.S. trading partners were announced.
"Trump&#8217;s economic team assured us that foreigners would pay our tariffs, in part because their currencies would fall against the dollar. Instead, a collapsing dollar adds to our cost," he said.
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&mdash; Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeterSchiff/status/1914249859353264212?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 21, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: Additionally, a recent study released last week, titled ‘<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44858165/policy-push-vs-market-pull-dollar-under-pressure-as-reserve-curren">Dollar Upheaval: This Time is Different</a>,' highlights that "Between April 4 and April 14, the U.S. dollar depreciated by 3.6%." 
"Normally, in times of global volatility… the dollar appreciates as dollar-denominated assets benefit from a flight to safety. Not this time around," the note stated.
The dollar&#8217;s surprising depreciation indicates a divergence from typical market behavior. "If U.S. Treasuries are no longer viewed as the world&#8217;s preferred safe asset, then the status of the dollar as the world&#8217;s reserve currency may be called into question," the note stated.
Meanwhile, Chatham House expert David Lubin highlighted in another note that "policy push" from Trump's administration aims to weaken the dollar permanently against other currencies,
"Undermining the dollar&#8217;s global status would not only transmit huge amounts of additional uncertainty to the global economy, but would be a needless act of self-harm for the U.S.," cautioned Lubin.
Price Action: The dollar index was down 9.49% on a year-to-date basis. The WisdomTree Bloomberg US Dollar Bullish Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USDU#NYSE">USDU</a>) was 5.82% YTD, whereas, Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UUP#NYSE">UUP</a>) dropped 7.99% in 2025.
The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, fell in premarket on Monday. The SPY was down 1.32% to $519.46, while the QQQ declined 1.54% to $437.26, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
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Dollar Slips To A Three-Year Low Below 98-Mark: 'Higher Rates Are Not Supporting The Dollar,' Says Expert

On Thursday, April 17, U.S. markets closed mixed as investors balanced progress in trade talks with ongoing concerns about interest rates. Optimism followed positive comments on trade negotiations, but uncertainty remained about future deals. While some sectors saw gains, the broader market experienced declines over the week. Traders are focused on upcoming trade discussions and potential actions from the central bank.
In economic data, U.S. housing starts decreased by 11.4% month-over-month to an annualized rate of 1.324 million in March. Initial jobless claims fell by 9,000 to 215,000 in the second week of April, better than the expected 225,000. The Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index dropped by 39 points to -26.4 in April, well below the expected 2.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed higher, led by energy, consumer staples, and real estate, while information technology and healthcare ended lower.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 1.33% to 39,142.23, the S&amp;P 500 rose 0.13% to 5,282.70, and the Nasdaq Composite slid 0.13% to close at 16,286.45.
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<li>On Monday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 fell 1.30% to close at 34,279.50, led by losses in the Paper &amp; Pulp, Transport and Communication sectors.</li>
<li>Australian markets are closed for the Easter holiday.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 was up 1.11% at 24,119.25, and Nifty 500 rose 1.45% to 21,994.95.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite rose 0.45% to 3,291.43, while Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 gained 0.33% to 3,784.88.</li>
<li>Hong Kong markets are closed for the Easter holiday.</li>
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Eurozone at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>European markets closed for the Easter holiday.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 2.91% at $62.15/bbl, and Brent was down 2.80% at $66.05/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices dropped on Monday amid positive U.S.-Iran talks and concerns over an economic slowdown caused by tariffs. Lower liquidity and fears of reduced fuel demand heightened market volatility.</li>
<li>Natural Gas fell 0.96% to $3.216.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 2.34% at $3,406.26, Silver was up 1.12% to $32.835, and Copper rose 0.87% to $4.7803.</li>
<li>Gold prices hit a new record on Monday, rising due to a weaker dollar, geopolitical tensions, and uncertainty surrounding U.S. Federal Reserve policy.        </li>
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U.S. Futures at 05:45 AM ET
Dow futures were down 0.98%, S&amp;P 500 futures declined 1.12% and Nasdaq 100 futures fell 1.20%.
Forex at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. Dollar Index slipped 1.29% to 99.19, USD/JPY was down 1.07% to 140.65, and USD/AUD fell 0.18% to 1.5653.</li>
<li>The dollar fell sharply on Monday, hitting decade-lows against the Swiss franc and yen, as concerns grew over President Trump&#8217;s plans to challenge the independence of the Federal Reserve.</li>
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Gold Rallies To Record, Dollar Drops - Global Markets Today While US Slept

During an official Oval Office meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, President Donald Trump reignited his push against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, warning he could remove him if rate cuts don't come soon—just hours after another round of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44862662/trump-pressures-fed-as-ecb-delivers-7th-straight-rate-cut">policy easing from Europe.</a>
On Thursday, Trump and Meloni addressed reporters following bilateral talks on trade, China, Ukraine and broader transatlantic relations. The Italian leader praised her host's role in global affairs, saying: "The goal for me is to make the West great again."
Yet, Trump swiftly redirected the focus toward domestic monetary policy, using the moment to sharply criticize Powell.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">&#8216;Oh, He'll Leave&#8217;</h3>
Trump accused the Fed chair of playing politics and holding rates unnecessarily high despite disinflationary signals across major sectors.
"He's too late. Always too late. A little slow. And I'm not happy with him," Trump said, adding, "Oh, if I want him out, he'll be out of there real fast. Believe me." He continued: "He'll be out of there if I ask him."
Powell's term as Fed chair runs through May 2026, and he has previously defended the central bank's independence by noting that his position is protected by statute. A Federal Reserve chair can only be removed for cause, which has historically been interpreted as misconduct or incapacity—not policy disagreements.
Trump pointed directly to the ECB's aggressive monetary easing as a model the Fed should follow. 
"In Europe, they've reduced [rates] seven times… but our guy wants to play cute," he said, warning that keeping U.S. rates higher puts the economy at a disadvantage.
The U.S. Dollar Index – as tracked by the Invesco DB USD Index Bullish Fund ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UUP#NYSE">UUP</a>) – was up 0.2% on Thursday, yet it has fallen by more than 10% since Trump&#8217;s inauguration in January. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Inflation Is Essentially Gone, Trump Says</h3>
The president claimed that inflation is no longer a concern, arguing that falling oil, grocery and egg prices show clear evidence of relief. "We essentially have no inflation. It's hard to have inflation when oil goes down," he said.
Trump insisted the Fed is the only institution holding back the economy, saying, "Interest rates should be down now… they're not very smart. The Federal Reserve is playing politics."
"We're essentially being played by our own central bank," he added. 
As Trump left the podium Thursday, he summed up his stance plainly: "The Fed owes it to the American people to get interest rates down. That's the only thing he's good for."
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Meloni Meeting Covers Trade, China, Ukraine</h3>
Meloni hinted at a deeper NATO commitment, signaling Italy's increasing willingness to meet defense spending targets. 
The two also briefly discussed China, with Trump noting, "We're doing very well with negotiations… everyone wants to make a deal. If they don't, we'll make it for them."
A U.S.-Ukraine mineral deal is expected to be signed next Thursday, as part of efforts to deepen Western investment and counter Russian influence.
Trump reiterated his skepticism toward Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, stating, "I'm not a big fan of Zelenskyy. He hasn't done a good job."
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'He'll Be Out... If I Ask Him': Can Trump's Threat To Oust Powell Shake The Fed?

On Wednesday, April 16, U.S. markets closed lower after Nvidia warned of $5.5 billion in charges from new U.S. export curbs to China. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell pointed to slowing economic growth and rising inflation risks due to tariffs, further weighing on investor sentiment amid ongoing U.S.-China trade tensions.
According to economic data, U.S. industrial production declined by 0.3% in March, slightly worse than the expected drop of 0.2%. However, retail sales rose 1.4% month-over-month, surpassing the previous month&#8217;s 0.2% increase and the forecasted 1.3% gain.
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Most S&amp;P 500 sectors closed lower, with consumer discretionary, information technology, and communication services leading the losses, while energy stocks bucked the trend and finished higher.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 1.73% to 39,669.39, the S&amp;P 500 fell 2.24% to 5,275.70, and the Nasdaq Composite slid 3.07% to close at 16,307.16.
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<ul>
<li>On Thursday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 rose 1.35% to close at 34,379.00, led by gains in the Real Estate, Banking, and Textile sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 was up 0.78% and closed at 7,819.10, led by gains in the Energy, Resources and Metals &amp; Mining sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 was up 1.77% at 23,851.85, and the Nifty 500 rose 1.30% at 21,681.30.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite rose 0.13% to 3,280.34, while Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 declined 0.02% to 3,772.22.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng Index gained 1.61% to 21,395.14.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 was down 0.749%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX declined 0.31%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC 40 fell 0.52%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded lower by 0.70%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 1.09% at $63.15/bbl, and Brent was up 0.93% at $66.44/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices rose on Thursday due to supply concerns following new U.S. sanctions on Iranian oil exports. Brent crude increased, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate also saw gains, both on track for weekly rises.       </li>
<li>Natural Gas rose 0.34% to $3.258.</li>
<li>Gold was trading lower by 0.29% at $3,336.61, Silver was down 1.83% to $32.378, and Copper fell 2.22% to $4.5815.</li>
<li>Gold prices dipped from record highs on Thursday as investors took profits, and U.S. Fed Chair Powell&#8217;s hawkish comments reduced sentiment. Silver and platinum also fell amid geopolitical and inflation concerns.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:45 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.89%, S&amp;P 500 futures gained 0.95%, and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 1.04%.
Forex at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. dollar index gained 0.23% to 99.50, the USD/JPY rose 0.56% to 142.71, and the USD/AUD rose 0.26% to 1.5737.</li>
<li>The U.S. dollar edged higher Thursday, supported by hawkish comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. Powell noted the slowing U.S. economic growth and inflation risks due to tariffs but emphasized the Fed&#8217;s cautious stance, leading to a slight bounce in the greenback.</li>
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Asia Markets Gain, Europe Slides, Crude Prices Up On Iranian Sanctions - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Tuesday, April 15, U.S. markets closed lower amid ongoing tariff uncertainty and weakness in consumer and healthcare stocks. Gains in Bank of America and Citigroup provided some support, though bank executives warned of risks to consumer spending if trade tensions persist. Boeing <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/04/44822589/boeing-stock-is-sliding-tuesday-whats-going-on" rel="noreferrer noopener">fell</a> after China suspended jet deliveries, while the auto and pharmaceutical sectors also came under pressure from new tariff threats.
On the economic front, the NY Empire State Manufacturing Index improved to -8.1 in April from -20 in March. Export prices were unchanged in March, while import prices declined by 0.1% following a 0.2% gain in February.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors ended the day lower, led by losses in consumer-related stocks, though information technology and real estate outperformed, closing higher amid broader market weakness.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.38% to 40,368.96, the S&amp;P 500 slipped 0.17% to 5,396.63, and the Nasdaq Composite edged down 0.05% to 16,823.17.
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Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Wednesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 fell 1.03% to close at 33,913.00, led by losses in the Paper &amp; Pulp, Transport and Communication sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 was down 0.04% and closed at 7,758.90, led by losses in the Energy, IT and Healthcare sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 was up 0.48% at 23,441.20, and Nifty 500 rose 0.61% to 21,408.30.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite rose 0.26% to 3,276.00, and Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 increased 0.31% to 3,772.82.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng Index fell 1.91% to 21,056.98.</li>
<li>The Hang Seng index dropped as major Chinese tech firms like Baidu, Alibaba, and Tencent fell up to 5% after Nvidia warned of a $5.5B hit from new U.S. chip export controls, threatening AI chip access in China.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;Eurozone at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 was down 0.79%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX declined 0.55%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC 40 fell 0.65%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded lower by 0.47%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.85% at $61.84/bbl, and Brent was up 0.79% at $65.18/bbl.</li>
<li>Natural Gas fell 2.22% to $3.255.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 2.44% at $3,319.35, Silver was up 1.96% to $32.930, and Copper fell 0.90% to $4.5840.</li>
<li>Gold surged to a record high as U.S.-China trade tensions, Nvidia&#8217;s warning, and economic uncertainty boosted safe-haven demand and pressured global tech and copper markets.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:45 AM ET
Dow futures were down 0.01%, S&amp;P 500 futures declined 0.54% and Nasdaq 100 futures slid 1.19%.
Forex at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. Dollar Index declined 0.54% to 99.63, USD/JPY was down 0.22% to 142.86, and USD/AUD slid 0.945% to 1.5709.</li>
<li>The dollar fell sharply Wednesday amid renewed trade tensions and investor anxiety over erratic U.S. tariff policy. It hit a 10-year low against the Swiss franc and a seven-month low versus the yen.</li>
</ul>
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Asia Mixed, Europe Slides; Gold Hits $3,300 As Trade War Escalates - Global Markets Today While US Slept

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hinted at confidence in the speed of trade negotiations and the stability of U.S. financial markets despite recent volatility in bonds and the dollar. The Trump administration is racing to lock in multiple agreements within <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/donald-trump">a tight 90-day window. </a>
In an interview on Monday with Bloomberg's Annmarie Hordern during his visit to Buenos Aires, Bessent outlined a fast-moving agenda aimed at reshaping global trade relationships while maintaining a harder-line stance on China. He rejected claims that steep trade tariffs are a &#8220;joke.&#8221;
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Fast-Tracking Trade, Starting With Allies</h3>
Bessent said the White House is entering a new phase of trade talks following a "90-day pause" ordered by Trump to set the stage for wide-ranging negotiations.
"We&#8217;re setting up a process and we are going to run that process. It's going to be orderly," Bessent said, noting the administration had already met with Vietnamese and Japanese officials and will continue with South Korea and Spain this week.
The goal is to finalize "agreements in principle" with a wide number of trading partners before the 90-day window closes. Bessent suggested that early movers could gain more favorable terms.
"Usually, the first person who makes a deal gets the best deal," he said.
While much attention is focused on tariff levels, Bessent said the real challenge lies in non-tariff trade barriers such as subsidies, currency manipulation and regulations that distort market access.
"It's not just about tariffs," he said. "It's the non-tariff trade barriers that are more insidious, more difficult to spot."
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">China: Strategic Rival, Not Just A Trade Partner</h3>
Pressed on whether trade policy was also a form of China policy, Bessent agreed that Latin America's economic direction was part of a broader geopolitical contest.
"We are trying to keep from happening in Latin America what has already happened in Africa," he said, referencing China's use of debt diplomacy and resource-exchange deals. He called some of Beijing's lending practices "rapacious" and warned that generations could be left poorer.
Argentina has a currency swap line of $18 billion with China's central bank. Bessent said the Trump administration hopes that, over time, Argentina will build enough foreign exchange reserves to unwind that arrangement.
As for direct trade talks with Beijing, Bessent said discussions "will come from the top," referring to President Trump and China's President Xi Jinping.
He dismissed China's claim that the new U.S. tariffs are a "joke," adding, "These are big numbers. It's far from a joke."
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Treasury Volatility? Just Leverage Unwinding</h3>
Financial markets have been rattled by the rapid rise in Treasury yields, with the 10-year jumping nearly 50 basis points last week and the dollar – as broadly tracked by the Invesco DB USD Index Bullish Fund ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UUP#NYSE">UUP</a>) – weakening by almost 3%.
Still, Bessent said there's no indication of foreign selling or a broader loss of confidence in U.S. debt.
"I don't think there's a dumping," he said. "We saw increased foreign competition" in last week's long-dated Treasury auctions, including the 10-year and 30-year bonds.
Bessent attributed the price action to leveraged funds getting caught offside during a short-term spike in volatility. "I think this is one of those occasional VAR shocks that you get in the trading community."
Despite concerns voiced by investors and analysts, Bessent maintained that the U.S. dollar remains the world's reserve currency and that the administration still supports a strong dollar policy. 
"We are still a global reserve currency," he said.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Fed Independence, Powell's Future And Deregulation Agenda</h3>
Asked about the future of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, whose term ends in May 2026, Bessent said discussions about potential successors would begin in the fall but stressed the Fed's independence.
"Monetary policy is a jewel box—it's got to be preserved," he said.
Bessent added that markets overly focused on tariffs may be missing the broader three-part plan the administration is rolling out: tariffs, tax cuts and deregulation.
"The tariff sequencing was always going to be first," he said, adding that tax legislation is "moving quickly" and deregulation will kick in this fall. He dismissed the idea that only a tax extension is on the table, saying the GOP is showing "remarkable unity" on broader fiscal reforms.
As for his message to markets, Bessent borrowed from President Trump: "Stay cool."
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Bessent Says Tariffs On China Are 'Far From A Joke,' Dismisses Treasury Dumping Fears

On Monday, April 14, U.S. markets ended higher, boosted by Apple after the White House excluded smartphones and computers from reciprocal tariffs. Still, concerns over pending semiconductor tariffs and broader trade uncertainty capped gains.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors advanced—real estate, utilities, and consumer staples led—while consumer discretionary lagged. Analysts flagged a potential &#8220;death cross&#8221; in the S&amp;P 500, signaling possible longer-term weakness.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors rose Monday, led by real estate, utilities, and consumer staples, while consumer discretionary stocks declined.
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.78% to 40,524.79, the S&amp;P 500 rose 0.79% to 5,405.97, and the Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.64% to close at 16,831.48.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Tuesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 rose 0.89% to close at 34,283.50, led by gains in the Real Estate, Banking, and Textile sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 was up 0.17% and closed at 7,761.70, led by gains in the Healthcare, Financials and Metals &amp; Mining sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 was up 2.15% at 23,318.00, and the Nifty 500 rose 2.47% at 21,265.70.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite rose 0.15% to 3,267.66, and Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 increased 0.06% to 3,761.23.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng Index gained 0.23% to 21,466.27.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 was up 0.78%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX gained 1.48%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC 40 rose 0.33%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.93%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 0.57% at $61.18/bbl, and Brent was down 0.55% at $64.52/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices held steady Tuesday as tariff exemptions and higher Chinese imports offset demand cuts from OPEC and IEA amid ongoing trade tensions and Iran concerns.</li>
<li>Natural Gas rose 0.78% to $3.351.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.39% at $3,238.61, Silver was up 0.41% to $32.298, and Copper fell 0.37% to $4.6080.</li>
<li>Gold prices dipped slightly Tuesday but stayed near record highs as safe-haven demand held firm amid U.S.-China trade war fears. Uncertainty from shifting tariff policies and recession concerns supported bullion despite some risk sentiment from recent exemptions.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:45 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.02%, S&amp;P 500 futures gained 0.12%, and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.28%.
Forex at 05:45 AM ET
The U.S. Dollar Index declined 0.04% to 99.65, USD/JPY was down 0.08% to 142.84, and USD/AUD slid 0.95% to 1.5751.
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Asia And Europe Markets Gain On Reduced Uncertainty, Gold Holds Near Highs - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Friday, April 11, U.S. markets closed higher, with all three major indexes posting strong gains, fueled by upbeat bank earnings and reassuring comments from Federal Reserve officials. The S&amp;P 500 and Dow recorded their largest weekly percentage gains since November 2023, while the Nasdaq notched its best week since November 2022.
Despite volatility driven by ongoing U.S.-China trade tensions and inflation concerns, investor sentiment improved following better-than-expected earnings from JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley, and Wells Fargo.
On the economic front, producer prices rose 2.7% in March, below the 3.3% forecast, while the monthly figure fell 0.4%—the sharpest drop since 2023.
All 11 major S&amp;P 500 sectors ended in positive territory, with materials and technology leading the gains.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 1.56% to 40,212.71, the S&amp;P 500 rose 1.81% to 5,363.36, and the Nasdaq Composite advanced 2.06% to close at 16,724.46.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Monday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 rose 1.27% to close at 34,011.50, led by gains in the Real Estate, Banking, and Textile sectors.</li>
<li>Japan&#8217;s Nikkei closed higher as U.S. tariff exclusions on smartphones lifted tech stocks, though investor caution remained amid ongoing trade uncertainty and fluctuating market sentiment.</li>
<li>Australia's S&amp;P/ASX 200 was up 1.34% and closed at 7,748.60, led by gains in the IT, Metals &amp; Mining and Materials sectors</li>
<li>India markets were closed for the Ambedkar Jayanti holiday.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite rose 0.76% to 3,262.81, and Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 increased 0.23% to 3,759.14.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng Index gained 2.40% to 21,417.40.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s trade surplus rose to $102.64 billion in March, beating expectations of $74.30 billion. Exports surged 12.4% year-over-year amid front-loading ahead of steep U.S. tariffs. Imports fell 4.3%, reflecting retaliatory tariffs and weak domestic demand in the face of slowing economic growth.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 was up 1.87%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX gained 2.11%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC 40 rose 1.78%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 1.75%.</li>
<li>European markets rose Monday as the U.S. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44778464/trump-administration-grants-tariff-reprieve-to-tech-industry-apple-and-nvidia-among-beneficiaries" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">exempted</a> certain electronics from reciprocal tariffs, easing fears of a deepening trade war.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 1.01% at $62.12/bbl, and Brent was up 0.96% at $65.38/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices inched up Monday after the U.S. exempted some goods from tariffs and China reported a strong rebound in crude imports for March.</li>
<li>Natural Gas fell 1.76% to $3.467.</li>
<li>Gold was trading lower by 0.17% at $3,239.24, Silver was up 1.09% to $32.270, and Copper rose 1.33% to $4.5823x.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:45 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.74%, S&amp;P 500 futures gained 1.06%, and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 1.22%.
Forex at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. Dollar Index declined 0.65% to 99.45, USD/JPY was down 0.29% to 142.09, and USD/AUD slid 0.58% to 1.5809.</li>
<li>The U.S. dollar slipped Monday amid continued uncertainty from President Trump&#8217;s tariff moves, boosting the euro, yen, and other major currencies. Investor confidence in the dollar weakened as contradictory trade messages fueled market volatility.</li>
</ul>
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Asia And Europe Markets Gain On Partial US Reciprocal Tariff Exemptions; Dollar Hits Multi-Month Low - Global Markets Today While US Slept

<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">ETFs tracking the U.S. dollar</a> are gaining investor attention as the greenback faces increased pressure amid increasing global trade tensions and indications of a weakening U.S. economy. As sentiment turns bearish at a record pace, ETFs such as Invesco DB U.S. Dollar Index Bullish Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UUP#NYSE">UUP</a>), Invesco DB U.S. Dollar Index Bearish Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UDN#NYSE">UDN</a>), and WisdomTree Bloomberg U.S. Dollar Bullish Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USDU#NYSE">USDU</a>) are becoming crucial tools for investors trying to deal with the volatility.
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The most popular dollar ETF is UUP, which provides exposure to the greenback versus a basket of currencies including the euro, yen, and pound. It&#8217;s constructed to profit when the dollar rises — but has underperformed in recent days as bearishness sets in, dipping 3% in the past month.
For those investors seeking to benefit from a falling dollar, the UDN provides inverse exposure to the same basket. UDN benefits when the dollar falls, and recent price action indicates that the tide may be shifting in its direction. The fund has gained 3.8% in the past month.
At the same time, the USDU offers a wider, more dynamic exposure, such as the Chinese yuan, Mexican peso, and South Korean won. This may interest investors looking for more diversified currency exposure as the global trade environment evolves. However, the fund has lost about 2% in the past four weeks as currencies across the world remained volatile.
These ETFs are being used more and more to take views on the dollar&#8217;s path — and for good reason.
The greenback is no longer on a high horse. A Bloomberg dollar <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-11/dollar-emerges-as-latest-victim-of-this-week-s-markets-mayhem?sref=TBDibEcD">gauge </a>plunged to a new six-month low on Friday after China struck back in the trade war, hiking levies on all U.S. imports from 84% to 125% from April 12. That news alone would be sufficient to spook markets — but it was followed by figures that the U.S. wholesale prices declined by the largest amount since 2023, indicating that inflation is still muted at the very moment that tariffs are poised to push prices higher.
The spillover was prompt. Options investors went short on the dollar for the first time in half a decade, while a Z-score measure — tracking how far the current positioning departs from historic standards — marked the steepest shift in sentiment ever recorded, according to Bloomberg. One-month risk reversals inverted in favor of downside protection in the dollar, confirming the narrative that investors are dumping ingrained perceptions about the greenback as a refuge asset.
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Markets across the board are getting hit. The S&amp;P 500 dropped 3.5% on Thursday, long-term Treasuries declined, and traders are now pricing in almost 90 basis points of Fed rate reductions for the year. Although the S&amp;P 500 closed 1.8% higher on Friday, the heat is building in the market with pressure on the Federal Reserve to respond to tariffs compressing growth and inflation cooling. Policymakers may have no other choice but to loosen.
The dollar&#8217;s largest decline in over two years highlights just how rapidly investor attitude can change — and for those who want to hedge currency exposure or bet on additional swings, dollar ETFs are becoming more and more the instrument of choice.
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Greenback On The Brink: The Dollar ETFs Everyone's Watching

On Thursday, April 10, U.S. markets closed lower as renewed fears over President Trump&#8217;s escalating trade war with China erased much of the previous day&#8217;s historic rally.
The S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq had surged following a 90-day tariff reprieve, but investor uncertainty quickly returned. Meanwhile, inflation eased in March, nearing the Fed&#8217;s 2% target, though the central bank&#8217;s path forward remains uncertain amid ongoing trade tensions with both China and Europe.
In economic data, Consumer inflation slowed to 2.4% year-over-year, down from 2.8% in February and below expectations of 2.6%—marking the lowest reading since September 2024. On a monthly basis, the Consumer Price Index fell 0.1%, the first decline since May 2020.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors ended lower, led by sharp losses in energy, technology, and communication services. However, consumer staples outperformed, closing in positive territory.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 2.50% to 39,593.66, the S&amp;P 500 fell 3.46% to 5,268.05, and the Nasdaq Composite declined 4.31% to close at 16,387.31.
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Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Friday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 fell 2.96% to close at 33,584.50, led by losses in the Paper &amp; Pulp, Transport and Communication sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 was down 0.82% and closed at 7,646.50, led by losses in the Healthcare, Utilities and Energy sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 was up 1.89% at 22,822.35, and Nifty 500 rose 1.94% at 20,749.50.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite rose 0.45% to 3,238.23, and Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 increased 0.41% to 3,750.52.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng Index gained 1.26% to 20,943.00.</li>
<li>China raised tariffs on U.S. goods to 125%, escalating its trade war with Washington after Trump&#8217;s 145% hike. Beijing condemned the move as unilateral bullying.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 was down 1.23%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX declined 1.68%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC 40 fell 0.96%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded lower by 0.16%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.27% at $60.23/bbl, and Brent was up 0.19% at $63.46/bbl.</li>
<li>Natural Gas fell 0.65% to $3.691.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 2.00% at $3,241.60, Silver was up 2.01% to $31.380, and Copper rose 2.62% to $4.4500.</li>
<li>Gold <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities/25/04/44754594/gold-miners-rally-as-bullion-hits-3212-record-trump-tariffs-fuel-over-20-year-to-date-surge-across-sector" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">recorded </a>a new high as mining stocks continued their post-inauguration rally amid escalating U.S.-China trade tensions.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Dow futures were down 0.17%, S&amp;P 500 futures declined 0.06%, and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.39%.</li>
<li>U.S. stock futures fell as China hiked tariffs to 125%, escalating trade tensions. Markets fear global recession, with investors rattled by supply chain risks and economic fallout from the intensifying conflict.</li>
</ul>
Forex at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. Dollar Index declined 1.60% to 99.23, USD/JPY was down 1.51% to 142.32, and USD/AUD slid 1.20% to 1.6050.</li>
<li>The U.S. dollar sank to a near two-year low as trade tensions escalated and confidence in U.S. assets eroded. Investors flocked to the euro, Swiss franc, and British pound instead.</li>
</ul>
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China's Retaliatory Tariff Hike Escalates Trade War, Gold Soars, Dollar Hits Two-Year Low - Global Markets Today While US Slept

After a spectacular risk-on rally on Wednesday, Wall Street sharply pulled back during Thursday's trading, as investors digested the 90-day tariff pause and weighed lingering economic <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s">risks to the outlook.</a>
Even a sharply lower-than-expected inflation report did little to support risk sentiment — a testament to how susceptible investors <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s/25/04/44733390/march-inflation-rate-cools-far-more-than-expected-raises-hopes-for-near-term-fed-rate-cuts">remain to economic uncertainty.</a>
The Consumer Price Index fell from 2.8% year-over-year in February to 2.4% in March, below expectations of 2.6% and marking the lowest reading since September 2024. On a monthly basis, inflation was negative by 0.1% — the first decline since May 2020.
While the data bolstered the case for near-term Fed rate cuts — markets are pricing in an 88% chance of a 0.25% move by June — traders remained cautious amid the ongoing tariff drama.
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The S&amp;P 500 dropped 4.8% by midday in New York, erasing about half of Wednesday's historic gains, which had marked the index&#8217;s strongest rally since 2008. The Nasdaq 100 tumbled 5.4%, while small caps in the Russell 2000 sank 5.3%.
Despite the pullback in equities, traditional safe havens like Treasuries and the dollar also fell, raising concerns about waning international confidence in U.S. assets.
The U.S. dollar index — as tracked by the Invesco DB USD Index Bullish Fund ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UUP#NYSE">UUP</a>) — nosedived 2% to the 101 level, its lowest since late September 2024.
Yields on 30-year Treasuries surged by 11 basis points to 4.85%, as bond vigilantes appeared to reassert themselves —effectively flashing red signals in Washington.
Meanwhile, gold continued to deliver stellar returns, with bullion hitting fresh record highs of $3,175 per ounce, up 2.4% on the day. Over the past two sessions, gold has rallied nearly 6%, the biggest two-day gain since March 2020.
On Thursday, the White House announced that the actual tariff rate on Chinese imports will be 145%. Meanwhile, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a budget plan extending the Trump-era tax cuts. Trump welcomed the news, saying it laid the groundwork for what he called "the largest tax and regulation cuts&#8221; in American history.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Performance In Major Indices, ETFs</h1>
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<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>38,976.38</td>
<td>-4.0%</td>
</tr>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,193.60</td>
<td>-4.8%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>1,810.18</td>
<td>-5.3%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>18,119.84</td>
<td colspan="2">-5.4%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated by 12:05 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
<ul>
<li>The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) fell 5.2% to $517.46.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) fell 4% to $389.66.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;sunk 5.5% to $440.99.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) tumbled 5.3% to $179.66.</li>
<li>S&amp;P 500 sectors with largest drops were Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>), down 6.7%; Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>), down 6% and Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>), down 5.8%.</li>
</ul>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Stocks Movers</h1>
<ul>
<li>There were only 22 gainers within the S&amp;P 500, with Newmont Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEM#NYSE">NEM</a>) rallying 3.3%, amid rising gold prices. </li>
<li>Major losers included CarMax Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMX#NYSE">KMX</a>) down 20%, Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>), down 14%, and Celanese Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CE#NYSE">CE</a>), down 14%. </li>
<li>Magnificent Seven were all trading deeply in negative territory, with the group shedding nearly a trillion of combined market value. </li>
</ul>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Top U.S. Tech Stocks by Market Cap Loss – April 10, 2025</h1>
<ul>
<li>NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) Market Cap Loss: $209.24 billion Daily Change: -7.50%</li>
<li>Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) Market Cap Loss: $181.32 billion Daily Change: -6.07%</li>
<li>Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) Market Cap Loss: $129.62 billion Daily Change: -6.40%</li>
<li>Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) Market Cap Loss: $124.82 billion Daily Change: -4.30%</li>
<li>Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) Market Cap Loss: $102.56 billion Daily Change: -6.91%</li>
<li>Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) Market Cap Loss: $87.47 billion Daily Change: -9.99%</li>
<li>Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) Market Cap Loss: $79.85 billion Daily Change: -4.10%</li>
</ul>
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Wall Street Tumbles, Dollar Crashes, Gold Hits Record Highs As Inflation Cools More Than Predicted: What's Driving Markets Thursday

On Wednesday, April 9, U.S. markets closed higher in a powerful rebound. The S&amp;P 500 soared 9.5%—its largest single-day gain since 2008—after President Trump announced a 90-day pause on tariffs for many countries with a 10% reciprocal Tariff on all except China, offering relief to anxious investors.
The rally was further fueled by strong demand in a U.S. Treasury auction, upbeat earnings from Delta Air Lines, and broad-based buying interest. Yet uncertainty remains over future policy shifts, inflation risks, and the upcoming earnings season.
On the economic front, mortgage applications surged 20% in the first week of April, reflecting renewed consumer activity.
All 11 sectors in the S&amp;P 500 finished in positive territory, with consumer discretionary, information technology, and communication services posting the strongest gains.
Related: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44726524/us-futures-edge-higher-nikkei-surges-8-as-trumps-90-day-tariff-pause-triggers-historic-wall-street-rally-gold-gains-slightly" rel="noreferrer noopener">U.S. Futures Edge Higher, Nikkei Surges 8% As Trump&#8217;s 90-Day Tariff Pause Triggers Historic Rally, Analyst Warns &#8216;We&#8217;re Not Out Of The Woods Yet&#8217;</a>
The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 7.87% to 40,608.45, the S&amp;P 500 rose 9.52% to 5,456.90, and the Nasdaq Composite surged 12.16% to close at 17,124.97.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Thursday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 jumped 8.99% to close at 34,564.00, marking its biggest single-day gain since 2008. The rally was driven by sharp rebounds in the Real Estate, Banking, and Textile sectors following U.S. President Trump&#8217;s surprise 90-day tariff pause. Investor sentiment surged, with nearly all stocks advancing, led by strong gains in tech and retail.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 was up 4.54% and closed at 7,375.00, led by gains in the IT, Gold, and Metals and mining sectors.</li>
<li>India markets were closed for the Mahavir Jayanti holiday.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite rose 1.16% to 3,223.64, and Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 increased 1.31% to 3,735.12.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng Index gained 2.06% to 20,681.78.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s consumer and producer inflation fell more than expected in March, highlighting weak domestic demand and mounting trade war pressures. CPI dropped 0.1% year-on-year, while PPI shrank for a 30th consecutive month.</li>
</ul>
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Eurozone at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 was up 5.10%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX gained 5.02%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC 40 rose 4.73%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 3.78%.</li>
<li>European stocks rallied strongly after President Trump announced a 90-day pause on most new U.S. tariffs, with major indices in Germany, France, and the U.K. posting significant gains amid investor relief.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 2.53% at $60.78/bbl, and Brent was down 2.50% at $63.84/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices dropped as escalating tensions in the U.S.-China trade war reignited fears of a global economic slowdown, overshadowing the temporary relief from Trump&#8217;s 90-day tariff pause. The sharp tariff hike on Chinese imports and Beijing&#8217;s retaliatory duties fueled concerns about weaker crude demand from the world&#8217;s top importers.</li>
<li>Natural Gas fell 3.28% to $3.691.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 1.54% at $3,126.60, Silver was up 1.27% to $30.807, and Copper rose 3.55% to $4.3413.</li>
<li>Gold prices surged in Asian trading, nearing record highs, as investors sought safety amid escalating U.S.-China trade tensions. This geopolitical instability boosted demand for gold as a safe-haven asset, while a weaker U.S. dollar further supported prices.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:45 AM ET
Dow futures were down 1.44%, S&amp;P 500 futures declined 1.83% and Nasdaq 100 futures slid 2.13%.
Forex at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. Dollar Index declined 0.73% to 102.23, USD/JPY was down 1.14% to 146.07, and USD/AUD gained 0.13% to 1.6266.</li>
<li>The U.S. dollar weakened broadly Thursday as traders reacted to Trump&#8217;s tariff decision, falling against safe-haven and risk currencies alike.</li>
</ul>
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Asia And Europe Markets Rally After Trump's Tariff U-Turn, Gold Nears Record High - Global Markets Today While US Slept

3月17日（月）、景気指標が発表された結果、株式市場は上昇で取引を終えた。数週にわたる下落の後、投資家は打撃を受けた株を買い増しを始めた。米国ではニューヨークの製造業の活動が急速に減少し、関税の上昇によるコストが原因で住宅建設業者の景気後退は明らかである。
投資家たちのマーケットの注目は、金曜日に予定されている連邦準備制度理事会（FRB）の会合である。金利はこの会合で据え置かれると予想されている。
経済指標によると、2月における米国の小売売上高は予想を下回る0.2%増。この結果は、新たに発表された米国の製造業指数が-20.0にまで下がり、2023年5月以来の最低水準。住宅建設業者の信頼感も2月の42から3月の39に減少。
月曜日、株式市場のS&amp;P500のほとんどのセクターが上昇し、不動産、エネルギー、および日用品関連株は上昇し、一方で、消費関連株は下落。
ダウ平均株価は0.85％上昇し、4万1841.63ドルで取引を終了した。S&amp;P 500は0.64％上昇の5,675.12ドルで取引を終え、ナスダック総合株価指数も0.31％増の17,808.66ドルで終了した。
本日のアジア市場
<ul>
<li>火曜日、日経225株価指数は1.24％上昇し、3万7859.00ポイントで取引を終了した。上昇は、電力、ゴム・化学、石油・プラスチックセクター。</li>
<li>S&amp;P/ASX 200指数は0.08％上昇し、7,860.40ドルで取引を終了。公共関連、ゴールド、A-REITsセクターが上昇。</li>
<li>インドのNifty 50は1.29％上昇し、22,800.35で取引を終了。Nifty 500は1.66％上昇の20,624.05。</li>
<li>上海総合指数は0.11％減の3,429.76で、CSI300は0.27％上昇の4,007.72で取引を終了。</li>
<li>香港のハンセン指数は2.46％急伸し、24,740.57で取引を終了した。</li>
</ul>
05:45ETのユーロ圏市場
<ul>
<li>欧州STOXX 50は0.93%上昇。</li>
<li>ドイツのダックスは1.32%上昇。</li>
<li>フランスのCACは0.64%上昇。</li>
<li>英国のFTSE 100指数は0.50%上昇。</li>
</ul>
05:45ETの商品市場
<ul>
<li>WTI原油はバレルあたり68.35ドルで1.48%上昇、ブレンド原油はバレルあたり1.36%上昇の72.04ドルでの推移。</li>
<li>中東の緊張と中国の景気刺激策により、原油価格は上昇した。しかし、世界経済成長の懸念、米国の関税、ウクライナの停戦不透明さから、これらの上昇は限定的。</li>
<li>天然ガスはバレルあたり3.980ドルで0.95％減少。</li>
<li>金は史上最高値の1オンス3,037ドルを更新。執筆時点では、1オンスで0.82％上昇の3,030.46ドル、銀は1.32％上昇の34.763ドル、銅は0.41％上昇の4.9795ドルで取引を終えている。</li>
</ul>
05:45ETの米国先物市場
ダウ先物は0.02％下落、S&amp;P500先物は0.02％下落、ナスダック100先物は0.10％下落。
05:45ETの外国為替市場
<ul>
<li>米ドル指数は0.08％下落のの103.33、米ドル/円は0.40％上昇の149.81、米ドル/豪ドルは0.01％上昇の1.5664での推移。</li>
<li>FRBの会合を控え、米ドルは下落し、一方でドイツの景気刺激策による期待を前に、ユーロは上昇した。日本銀行による政策決定を前に、円は売られ、中国の人民元は横ばいの動きを見せた。</li>
</ul>
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3月13日（木）の米国市場は大幅下落で取引を終了、米国のインフレデータが好調にもかかわらず新たな関税が明らかになったことでS&amp;P500は<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/03/44317410/sp-500-enters-technical-correction-as-trade-war-fears-rattle-markets" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">調整</a>に入った。
投資家感情は悪化しているが、PPI(生産者物価指数)とCPI(消費者物価指数)が予想よりも落ち着いており、失業保険申請件数も微減で労働市場は強いままだった。主要な株価指数の下落材料は、「マグニフィセント・セブン」をはじめとした大手ハイテク株の大量の売り越しだった。欧州が米国の鉄鋼やアルミに対する報復関税で貿易摩擦の緊張が高まっている。
経済データでは、2月の米国の生産者物価は横ばいで1月の改定値０．6％増の後、予想の０．3％増を下回った。失業保険申請件数は2,000件減の22万件で予想の22万5000件を下回る結果だった。
S&amp;P 500のほとんどのセクターは軒並み値を下げたが、公共事業セクターの銘柄の中には上昇しているものもあった。
ダウ平均は1.30％安の40,813.57、S&amp;P500は1.39％安の5,521.52、ナスダックは1.96％安の17,303.01で取引終了。
本日のアジア市場の動向
<ul>
<li>日経225は、電力、ゴム・化学、石油・プラスチックが値を上げ、0.72％上昇し、終値は37,053.10。</li>
<li>オーストラリアのS&amp;P/ASX200は0.52％上昇し、終値は7,789.70。</li>
<li>インド市場はホーリー祭の休日のため休場。</li>
<li>上海総合指数は1.81％上昇し、終値は3,419.56。CSI300は2.43％上昇、終値は4,006.56。</li>
<li>ハンセン指数は2.12％上昇し、終値は23,959.98。</li>
<li>中国株は、月曜日の中国の政府高官の記者会見を控え、人民銀行の流動性対策や消費刺激策などの新たな政策の期待感から上昇した。</li>
</ul>
ユーロ圏の05:45AM(ET)
<ul>
<li>ユーロ・ストックス50は0.60％上昇。</li>
<li>ドイツのDAXは0.55％上昇。</li>
<li>フランスのCACは0.65％上昇。</li>
<li>イギリスのFTSE100指数は0.41％上昇。</li>
</ul>
05:45AM(ET)現在の商品
WTI原油は1.01％上昇し、1バレル67.21ドルで取引されており、Brentは0.90％上昇の1バレル70.51。
ロシアの原油供給の削減とウクライナとの即時停戦の希望が薄れたことで、原油価格が急騰。
天然ガスは0.63％下落し、1発4.085ドルでの取引。
金は1.36％上昇し、1オンス34.773ドル、銀は0.66％上昇し、1オンス3010.96ドル、銅は0.04％上昇し、1ポンドあたり4.9270ドルでの取引。
貿易戦争の緊張感の高まりと、利上げ予想により、金相場は高値更新が続いている。また、ETFの流入やFRBの政策の見通しが引き続き投資家の感情を後押ししている。
05:45AM(ET)時点の米国先物
ダウ先物は0.54％上昇、S&amp;P500先物は0.76％上昇、ナスダック100先物は1.00％上昇。
05:45AM(ET)時点の外国為替
米ドル指数(DXY)は0.08％上昇の103.92、米ドル/円は0.076％上昇の148.93、米ドル/豪ドルは0.34％減の1.5860での取引。
米ドルの相対的な弱さが一部の通貨にプレッシャーをかけた。　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　以上

2020年6月以来、消費者物価指数（CPI）報告が<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/fomc">連邦公開市場委員会（FOMC）の会合</a>と同日に発表されるのは初めてのことだ。
このことは、金融市場にとって潜在的にボラティルな水曜日を予示している。
2024年第1四半期の3ヶ月間にわたり期待を上回るインフレ率の読書が続いたが、4月のデータは物価<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/05/38842603/us-inflation-falls-as-expected-in-april-bolsters-fed-rate-cut-bets">プレッシャーが緩和され、予測に合致した。</a>
このためCPIデータは、インフレ率が続く低下傾向を示しているのかどうかを確認する上で極めて重要だ。これがあれば、連邦準備制度理事会の2％の物価目標を達成する希望を支えることになる。
このため、水曜日午前8時30分に労働統計局から発表される5月のインフレ報告書の重要性が増している。
5月のインフレ報告書の結果は、同日のプレスカンファレンス中に行われるジェローム・パウエル（Jerome Powell）議長の声明にも大きな影響を与えるだろう。
柔らかいインフレ率の読書は、今年の後半に利上げが行われる可能性を補強する一方、予想を上回るインフレ率はより積極的なアプローチを必要とし、おそらく長期間金利を高めに維持する必要があることを繰り返す可能性がある。
市場参加者は現在、9月の利上げの可能性を50-50で見積もっており、年末までに完全に価格が大きく下落することを期待していない。
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">5月のインフレ報告書のプレビュー：経済学者の予想</h3>
<ul>
<li>Econodayが収集した経済学者の予想によると、全体の見出しの年間インフレ率は3.4％で横ばいになると予想されている。</li>
<li>総合的なCPIは、4月の0.3％の上昇から0.1％上昇すると予想されている。</li>
<li>食品およびエネルギー価格の変動を除いた年間のインフレ率は、0.3％の月次の上昇と、4月から変わらない3.6％で推移すると予想されている。</li>
</ul>
ゴールドマンサックスのエコノミスト マヌエル・アベカシス氏は、コンシューマーエレクトロニクスやパーソナルケアなどの分野でのインフレ率の低下が報告されると予想しており、5月のデータに反映されるという見方だ。彼はまた、自動車保険料の持続的な上昇も予測しているが、ペースは徐々に遅くなり、家賃やオーナーの同等の家賃（OER）のインフレ率は横ばいで推移すると予想している。
アベカシス氏は、「今後、2024年の終わりまでの数ヶ月間、月次コアCPIインフレ率は0.2〜0.3％の範囲内に留まると予想している。 2024年12月の年間コアCPIインフレ率は3.5％、コアPCEインフレ率は2.8％と予測している」と述べた。
著名なベテラン市場アナリストのエド・ヤーデニ氏は、5月のCPI報告書が依然としてインフレが抑制されていることを確認すると見ている。
「クリーブランド連銀のインフレ・ナウキャスティング・モデルによると、5月のヘッドラインおよびコアCPIは、前年比でそれぞれ3.36％および3.55％上昇し、これは2021年4月以来の最低の年間コアインフレ率読書となる」とYardeni氏は述べている。
ヤーデニ氏は、住居のインフレ率と中古車の価格の低下を予想しており、自動車関連の他の消費者価格が安定することを期待している。
米国銀行の経済学者マイケル・ゲープン氏は、5月の報告書が4月の好調な推移を継続すると見ている。
ゲープン氏は、「1月から3月までの月次コアCPIインフレ率が0.4％と平均した後、4月には方向性が変わった。 我々は5月のコアCPIとヘッドラインCPIがそれぞれ0.3％と0.1％の上昇となり、年間インフレ率はそれぞれ4.6％と34％で4月と同じになると予想している」とゲープン氏は語った。
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">過去のCPI報告書に対する市場の反応</h3>
2024年5月15日にCPI報告書が発表され、これは、株式、債券、金、および投機的資産を巡る株式市場の反発を引き起こした。
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<li>S&amp;P 500は、この日に SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF トラスト（NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>）で1.2％上昇した。</li>
<li>テクヘビーなナスダック100は、 Invesco QQQ Trust（NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>）で1.6％上昇した。</li>
<li>長期国債利回りは下がり、 iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF（NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>）は1.4％上昇した。</li>
<li>金は SPDR Gold Trust（NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>）で1.3％上昇した。</li>
<li>ビットコイン（CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>）は7.4％上昇し、2か月間で最高の1日となり、今年の最高の3番目の読書を記録した。</li>
<li>Invesco DB USDインデックスブリッシュファンドETF（NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UUP#NYSE">UUP</a>）がドルの指標として下落し、0.7％下がり、2023年12月中旬以来の最悪の1日の性能を記録した。</li>
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