Japan: the weak JPY has turned from a problem to a nest egg . The level of JPY weakness has changed from a ‘problem’ to a ‘nest egg’ as the Trump administration’s tariff rate hikes require a buffer. With the buffer of a weaker JPY, the auto industry may be able to continue domestic production without having to raise prices significantly in the US in response to higher tariff rates.
Stocks ended down as Nvidia results failed to rekindle an AI rally. Treasury yields rose ahead of the crucial PCE data. The dollar was up as tariff threats loom, pushing gold prices down. Oil climbed on supply concerns after U.S. President Doanld Trump revoked Chevron’s Venezuela deal.
The Nasdaq and the S&P 500 tumbled and the dollar slipped in the face of mounting economic uncertainties. Treasury yields also slipped following a dour consumer confidence report. Oil prices plunged on tariff worries. Profit booking pushed gold prices to their lowest level in over a week.
