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Oil prices fell Friday, heading for their first monthly drop since November, amid concerns over global growth and fuel demand from tariff threats.
Gold stayed near $2,900 as investors assessed Trump’s 25% tariff plan on the EU, with unclear details on affected products or sectors.
The US dollar hit an 11-week low, pressured by weak data and falling Treasury yields, while the euro firmed amid "peak pessimism."
The yen hit a new high on rate hike bets, with hedge funds expecting outperformance. Japan's growth exceeded expectations.
The Nasdaq 100 dropped over 1% on Monday, led by declines in big tech stocks as investors awaited Nvidia's earnings report.
European stocks hit record highs this month, driven by companies surpassing Q4 revenue expectations, but US tariffs dominate executives' concerns.
Japanese stocks were flat as Japan sought exemption from Trump’s tariffs, before he threatened a 25% levy on car imports.
In 2024, the Hang Seng Index saw its first annual gain in five years, outperforming major indices, with mainland investors driving the tech market.
Oil prices stayed near a one-week high as the market awaited clarity on sanctions amid efforts to end the Ukraine war.
Gold held firm amid tense Russia-Ukraine talks, with Ukraine's Zelenskiy saying no peace deal could be made without his approval.
The Australian dollar stayed near a two-month high, with hedge funds at risk of losses on bearish positions as most negative news has been priced in.
The yen rose Monday on strong Japanese GDP and weak US data, with traders expecting 35 bps of BOJ rate hikes by December.
The DAX 40 hit a record high on Thursday, boosted by strong Siemens earnings and optimism over a potential Russia-Ukraine peace deal.
A Reuters poll shows a third of strategists expect the euro to reach parity with the dollar, falling to 1.03, amid Trump's tariffs.
