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Japan import growth beats forecasts, stoking BoJ tightening talk and offering modest yen support
Japan’s April imports surged 9.7% year on year, beating the 8.3% forecast by 1.4 points.
US-China Trade War Cools as China Keeps Russia Close
China’s back-to-back diplomacy with Trump and Putin shows the US-China trade truce is a market pause, not a reset. Traders should watch yuan, China tech, energy flows and rare earths.
Japan posts ¥301.9bn April trade surplus, stoking yen bets and Bank of Japan tightening expectations
Japan posted a ¥301.9B merchandise trade surplus in April, far above the expected ¥-29.7B deficit.
Japan’s April export surge fuels Nikkei optimism and bolsters bets on a firmer yen
Japan’s April exports grew 14.8% year on year, surpassing the 9.3% forecast and beating expectations.
Gold steadies near $4,540 as Iran tensions and Fed rate risks keep traders on edge
Gold steady near $4,540 as US-Iran tensions, Hormuz risks and US PMI data keep markets cautious.
