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Japan’s manufacturing sector has now contracted for ten consecutive months in April, with business confidence plunging to a five-year low. The drop is largely attributed to concerns over US President Donald Trump’s tariff policies, according to Reuters.
Copper prices have risen on the back of reduced trade tensions between the United States and China. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has pointed to the need to cut tariffs against China. Additionally, American President Donald Trump has taken a conciliatory stance towards Beijing.
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Megan Green, a member of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee, said she is taking a cautious stance on interest rate changes. She explained this by concerns about supply chain constraints, high wage growth, and persistent inflation in the services sector.
The Guardian reports that a new trading strategy is gaining popularity as market participants retreat from American assets. Inconsistent US trade policies are eroding investor confidence. As a result, capital is gradually shifting toward more stable economies, including Australia.
Japan aims to significantly boost its nominal GDP to nearly $7 trillion, which suggests increasing 1.8 times its current level. This ambitious plan has been outlined by the country’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
The Japanese yen strengthened to 139.90 against the dollar, marking its biggest gain among G10 currencies on Tuesday and its strongest performance since September 2024. The yen's rally came amid escalating US-China trade tensions fueled by Donald Trump’s policies.
Upexi, a US public firm, has unveiled plans to create a Solana-based corporate treasury, dedicating $90 million of the $100 million it recently raised to this initiative.