🌅 Morning Market Snapshot | 14.04.2025 📊 Positive momentum on Wall Street last Friday: Major US indices closed the week on a strong note: 🔹 Nasdaq: +2.0% 🔹 S&P 500: +1.8% 🔹 Dow Jones: +1.55% 🔹 Russell 2000: +1.6% 🌏 Asia-Pacific markets open in the green: Optimism is supported by news of changes to import duties on consumer electronics in the US. Key indices leading gains this morning: 🔹 HSCEI: +2.0% 🔹 Shanghai Composite: +0.7% 🔹 Nikkei 225: +1.9% 🔹 Kospi: +1.0% 🔹 ASX 200: +1.3% 🤝 Diplomatic visits in the region and policy expectations are contributing to improved investor sentiment. 🏦 Market observers suggest that Chinese monetary policy could become more supportive if global trade dynamics shift further. 💱 The Chinese yuan is slightly weaker, reflecting expectations around potential currency reference adjustments. 🏭 In Japan, industrial production rose by 2.3% m/m in February, just below the 2.5% forecast. 🚢 China's March trade data showed a strong export performance: 📦 Exports: +13% (vs. forecast 4.4%) 📥 Imports: -3.5% 🌍 Currency market: The US dollar remains under pressure: 📉 USD Index: -0.4% Top G10 movers: 🔸 NZD: +0.5% 🔸 NOK: +0.5% 🔸 JPY: +0.45% 🔸 EUR: +0.25% Only the Swiss franc saw a modest decline. ✨ Precious metals: 🔻 Gold: $3,230 (-0.2%) 🔻 Silver: $31.90 (-1.25%) 🛢️ Energy markets: 🔻 Brent: -0.2% 🔻 WTI: -0.15% 🔻 Natural gas: -2.3% 🪙 Crypto markets open with strength: 🔸 Bitcoin: $84,360 (+1%) 🔸 Ethereum: $1,621 (+2%) Other notable performers: ✔️ Solana: +4% ✔️ Chainlink / Ripple / Dogecoin: +1.2%–1.6%