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Asian Markets Mostly Higher as China Stimulus Offsets Fed Rate Concerns; Nikkei Leads Gains

Asian markets opened cautiously higher on Monday, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 climbing 1.2% to 38,500—a fresh 34-year high—boosted by a weaker yen and strong earnings from tech giants like SoftBank. China’s Shanghai Composite edged up 0.6% after Beijing announced a $140 billion property sector rescue package, while India’s Sensex lagged (-0.3%) amid lingering election volatility. […]

Safe-Haven Demand Ebbs: Gold Falls From Peak Amid Trade Optimism

Gold markets opened the week under pressure, with spot prices falling 1.8% to 2,285/oz, the steepest single−session decline since March 12, as easing US−China trade tensions and stronger−than−expected economic indicators reduced safe−haven demand. The pull back follows gold′s April surge to a record 2,435/oz.” Key Drivers: Trade Developments: China signals willingness to negotiate farm tariffs Economic […]