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Silver Prices Plunge in Asian Trade as Dollar Strength Triggers Fresh Precious Metals Sell-Off 
RBI Holds Repo Rate at 5.25% as India’s Growth Outlook Strengthens After U.S. Trade Deal 
Japan Economy Poised for Q4 2025 Growth as Investment and Consumption Hold Firm 
China Extends Gold Buying Streak as Reserves Surge Despite Volatile Prices 
Oil Prices Slide on US-Iran Talks, Dollar Strength and Profit-Taking Pressure 
Japanese Pharmaceutical Stocks Slide as TrumpRx.gov Launch Sparks Market Concerns 
South Africa Eyes ECB Repo Lines as Inflation Eases and Rate Cuts Loom 
India–U.S. Interim Trade Pact Cuts Auto Tariffs but Leaves Tesla Out 
Trump Signs Executive Order Threatening 25% Tariffs on Countries Trading With Iran 
South Korea Assures U.S. on Trade Deal Commitments Amid Tariff Concerns 
Singapore Budget 2026 Set for Fiscal Prudence as Growth Remains Resilient 
Oil prices declined for a second straight day as concerns over U.S. tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China fueled fears of a global economic slowdown, impacting energy demand. Meanwhile, OPEC+ is set to increase oil production, adding further pressure on prices.
Brent crude fell 0.42% to $68.99 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) dropped 0.55% to $65.67. Market uncertainty surged as U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade policies disrupted global markets. His administration has imposed, delayed, and raised tariffs on major oil suppliers, prompting retaliatory actions from China and Canada. Trump acknowledged the possibility of an economic "transition period" but refrained from predicting a recession.
Investor concerns over slowing demand triggered a sell-off, with the S&P 500 suffering its biggest one-day drop since December 18. The Nasdaq plummeted 4%, marking its steepest decline since September 2022. Analysts fear continued tariff tensions could further weaken economic growth and energy demand.
On the supply side, Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak confirmed that OPEC+ will boost oil production starting in April, with the possibility of reversing the decision if market conditions warrant. Meanwhile, U.S. crude stockpiles were expected to have risen last week, according to a Reuters poll. Reports from the American Petroleum Institute and the Energy Information Administration are anticipated to provide further insights.
The combination of trade tensions, stock market volatility, and increasing oil supply continues to drive uncertainty in global energy markets, keeping investors on edge.
