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The fund invests primarily in futures contracts for natural gas that are traded on the NYMEX, ICE Futures Europe and ICE Futures U.S. (together, ICE Futures) or other U.S. and foreign exchanges. The Benchmark Futures Contract is the futures contract on natural gas as traded on the New York Mercantile Exchange that is the near month contract to expire, except when the near month contract is within two weeks of expiration.

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On Monday, April 21, U.S. markets closed lower as President Trump intensified his criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, raising fresh concerns over the central bank&#8217;s independence. Tech stocks led the sell-off, pulling all major indexes into negative territory. Ongoing trade tensions with China weighed on investor sentiment while anticipation built around upcoming corporate earnings reports.
All 11 sectors in the S&amp;P 500 ended the day in the red, with energy, consumer discretionary, and information technology stocks posting the largest losses.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 2.48% to 38,170.41, the S&amp;P 500 declined 2.36% to 5,158.20, and the Nasdaq Composite fell 2.55% to 15,870.90.
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Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Tuesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 declined 0.14% to close at 34,230.50, led by losses in the Paper &amp; Pulp, Transport and Communication sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217; S&amp;P/ASX 200 closed lower by 0.03% at 7,816.70, led by losses in the IT, Energy and Healthcare sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 rose 0.18% to 24,170.00 and Nifty 500 rose 0.40% to 22,094.15.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite rose 0.25% to 3,299.76, while Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 slid 0.02% to 3,783.95.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng closed 0.78% higher at 21,562.32.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 was down 0.25%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX declined 0.19%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC 40 fell 0.28%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.38%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 1.07% at $63.48/bbl, and Brent was up 1.57% at $67.30/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices rose on Tuesday as traders covered short positions after Monday&#8217;s sharp drop, though concerns lingered over tariffs and U.S. monetary policy dampening fuel demand. Gains were limited by progress in U.S.-Iran nuclear talks, which eased supply fears.</li>
<li>Natural Gas rose 0.70% to $3.037.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 1.24% at $3,46.86, Silver was up 0.13% to $32.563, and Copper rose 0.82% to $4.7670.</li>
<li>Gold prices hit a new record high on Tuesday, driven by safe-haven demand amid U.S.-China trade tensions and concerns over Trump&#8217;s push to overhaul the Federal Reserve.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:45 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.87%, S&amp;P 500 futures gained 0.98% and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.99%.
Forex at 05:45 AM ET
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<li>The U.S. Dollar Index slipped 0.01% to 98.34, USD/JPY was down 0.35% to 140.35, and USD/AUD gained 0.15% to 1.5608.</li>
<li>The dollar fell to new lows Tuesday as Trump&#8217;s criticism of Fed Chair Powell sparked concerns over central bank independence and weakened confidence in the currency.</li>
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Gold Hits Record High, Dollar Weakens As Trump's Policy Stance And Fed Chair Criticism Induces Uncertainty

On Thursday, April 17, U.S. markets closed mixed as investors balanced progress in trade talks with ongoing concerns about interest rates. Optimism followed positive comments on trade negotiations, but uncertainty remained about future deals. While some sectors saw gains, the broader market experienced declines over the week. Traders are focused on upcoming trade discussions and potential actions from the central bank.
In economic data, U.S. housing starts decreased by 11.4% month-over-month to an annualized rate of 1.324 million in March. Initial jobless claims fell by 9,000 to 215,000 in the second week of April, better than the expected 225,000. The Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index dropped by 39 points to -26.4 in April, well below the expected 2.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed higher, led by energy, consumer staples, and real estate, while information technology and healthcare ended lower.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 1.33% to 39,142.23, the S&amp;P 500 rose 0.13% to 5,282.70, and the Nasdaq Composite slid 0.13% to close at 16,286.45.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Monday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 fell 1.30% to close at 34,279.50, led by losses in the Paper &amp; Pulp, Transport and Communication sectors.</li>
<li>Australian markets are closed for the Easter holiday.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 was up 1.11% at 24,119.25, and Nifty 500 rose 1.45% to 21,994.95.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite rose 0.45% to 3,291.43, while Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 gained 0.33% to 3,784.88.</li>
<li>Hong Kong markets are closed for the Easter holiday.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:45 AM ET
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<li>European markets closed for the Easter holiday.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 2.91% at $62.15/bbl, and Brent was down 2.80% at $66.05/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices dropped on Monday amid positive U.S.-Iran talks and concerns over an economic slowdown caused by tariffs. Lower liquidity and fears of reduced fuel demand heightened market volatility.</li>
<li>Natural Gas fell 0.96% to $3.216.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 2.34% at $3,406.26, Silver was up 1.12% to $32.835, and Copper rose 0.87% to $4.7803.</li>
<li>Gold prices hit a new record on Monday, rising due to a weaker dollar, geopolitical tensions, and uncertainty surrounding U.S. Federal Reserve policy.        </li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:45 AM ET
Dow futures were down 0.98%, S&amp;P 500 futures declined 1.12% and Nasdaq 100 futures fell 1.20%.
Forex at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. Dollar Index slipped 1.29% to 99.19, USD/JPY was down 1.07% to 140.65, and USD/AUD fell 0.18% to 1.5653.</li>
<li>The dollar fell sharply on Monday, hitting decade-lows against the Swiss franc and yen, as concerns grew over President Trump&#8217;s plans to challenge the independence of the Federal Reserve.</li>
</ul>
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On Wednesday, April 16, U.S. markets closed lower after Nvidia warned of $5.5 billion in charges from new U.S. export curbs to China. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell pointed to slowing economic growth and rising inflation risks due to tariffs, further weighing on investor sentiment amid ongoing U.S.-China trade tensions.
According to economic data, U.S. industrial production declined by 0.3% in March, slightly worse than the expected drop of 0.2%. However, retail sales rose 1.4% month-over-month, surpassing the previous month&#8217;s 0.2% increase and the forecasted 1.3% gain.
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Most S&amp;P 500 sectors closed lower, with consumer discretionary, information technology, and communication services leading the losses, while energy stocks bucked the trend and finished higher.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 1.73% to 39,669.39, the S&amp;P 500 fell 2.24% to 5,275.70, and the Nasdaq Composite slid 3.07% to close at 16,307.16.
Asia Markets Today
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<li>On Thursday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 rose 1.35% to close at 34,379.00, led by gains in the Real Estate, Banking, and Textile sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 was up 0.78% and closed at 7,819.10, led by gains in the Energy, Resources and Metals &amp; Mining sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 was up 1.77% at 23,851.85, and the Nifty 500 rose 1.30% at 21,681.30.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite rose 0.13% to 3,280.34, while Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 declined 0.02% to 3,772.22.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng Index gained 1.61% to 21,395.14.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:45 AM ET
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<li>The European STOXX 50 was down 0.749%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX declined 0.31%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC 40 fell 0.52%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded lower by 0.70%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:45 AM ET
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<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 1.09% at $63.15/bbl, and Brent was up 0.93% at $66.44/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices rose on Thursday due to supply concerns following new U.S. sanctions on Iranian oil exports. Brent crude increased, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate also saw gains, both on track for weekly rises.       </li>
<li>Natural Gas rose 0.34% to $3.258.</li>
<li>Gold was trading lower by 0.29% at $3,336.61, Silver was down 1.83% to $32.378, and Copper fell 2.22% to $4.5815.</li>
<li>Gold prices dipped from record highs on Thursday as investors took profits, and U.S. Fed Chair Powell&#8217;s hawkish comments reduced sentiment. Silver and platinum also fell amid geopolitical and inflation concerns.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:45 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.89%, S&amp;P 500 futures gained 0.95%, and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 1.04%.
Forex at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. dollar index gained 0.23% to 99.50, the USD/JPY rose 0.56% to 142.71, and the USD/AUD rose 0.26% to 1.5737.</li>
<li>The U.S. dollar edged higher Thursday, supported by hawkish comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. Powell noted the slowing U.S. economic growth and inflation risks due to tariffs but emphasized the Fed&#8217;s cautious stance, leading to a slight bounce in the greenback.</li>
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Asia Markets Gain, Europe Slides, Crude Prices Up On Iranian Sanctions - Global Markets Today While US Slept

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EIA Weekly Distillates Stocks 1.851M Barrel Draw Vs 1.200M Barrel Draw Est.; 3.544M Barrel Draw Prior

On Tuesday, April 15, U.S. markets closed lower amid ongoing tariff uncertainty and weakness in consumer and healthcare stocks. Gains in Bank of America and Citigroup provided some support, though bank executives warned of risks to consumer spending if trade tensions persist. Boeing <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/04/44822589/boeing-stock-is-sliding-tuesday-whats-going-on" rel="noreferrer noopener">fell</a> after China suspended jet deliveries, while the auto and pharmaceutical sectors also came under pressure from new tariff threats.
On the economic front, the NY Empire State Manufacturing Index improved to -8.1 in April from -20 in March. Export prices were unchanged in March, while import prices declined by 0.1% following a 0.2% gain in February.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors ended the day lower, led by losses in consumer-related stocks, though information technology and real estate outperformed, closing higher amid broader market weakness.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.38% to 40,368.96, the S&amp;P 500 slipped 0.17% to 5,396.63, and the Nasdaq Composite edged down 0.05% to 16,823.17.
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Asia Markets Today
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<li>On Wednesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 fell 1.03% to close at 33,913.00, led by losses in the Paper &amp; Pulp, Transport and Communication sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 was down 0.04% and closed at 7,758.90, led by losses in the Energy, IT and Healthcare sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 was up 0.48% at 23,441.20, and Nifty 500 rose 0.61% to 21,408.30.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite rose 0.26% to 3,276.00, and Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 increased 0.31% to 3,772.82.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng Index fell 1.91% to 21,056.98.</li>
<li>The Hang Seng index dropped as major Chinese tech firms like Baidu, Alibaba, and Tencent fell up to 5% after Nvidia warned of a $5.5B hit from new U.S. chip export controls, threatening AI chip access in China.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;Eurozone at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 was down 0.79%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX declined 0.55%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC 40 fell 0.65%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded lower by 0.47%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.85% at $61.84/bbl, and Brent was up 0.79% at $65.18/bbl.</li>
<li>Natural Gas fell 2.22% to $3.255.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 2.44% at $3,319.35, Silver was up 1.96% to $32.930, and Copper fell 0.90% to $4.5840.</li>
<li>Gold surged to a record high as U.S.-China trade tensions, Nvidia&#8217;s warning, and economic uncertainty boosted safe-haven demand and pressured global tech and copper markets.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:45 AM ET
Dow futures were down 0.01%, S&amp;P 500 futures declined 0.54% and Nasdaq 100 futures slid 1.19%.
Forex at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. Dollar Index declined 0.54% to 99.63, USD/JPY was down 0.22% to 142.86, and USD/AUD slid 0.945% to 1.5709.</li>
<li>The dollar fell sharply Wednesday amid renewed trade tensions and investor anxiety over erratic U.S. tariff policy. It hit a 10-year low against the Swiss franc and a seven-month low versus the yen.</li>
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Asia Mixed, Europe Slides; Gold Hits $3,300 As Trade War Escalates - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Monday, April 14, U.S. markets ended higher, boosted by Apple after the White House excluded smartphones and computers from reciprocal tariffs. Still, concerns over pending semiconductor tariffs and broader trade uncertainty capped gains.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors advanced—real estate, utilities, and consumer staples led—while consumer discretionary lagged. Analysts flagged a potential &#8220;death cross&#8221; in the S&amp;P 500, signaling possible longer-term weakness.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors rose Monday, led by real estate, utilities, and consumer staples, while consumer discretionary stocks declined.
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.78% to 40,524.79, the S&amp;P 500 rose 0.79% to 5,405.97, and the Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.64% to close at 16,831.48.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Tuesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 rose 0.89% to close at 34,283.50, led by gains in the Real Estate, Banking, and Textile sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 was up 0.17% and closed at 7,761.70, led by gains in the Healthcare, Financials and Metals &amp; Mining sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 was up 2.15% at 23,318.00, and the Nifty 500 rose 2.47% at 21,265.70.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite rose 0.15% to 3,267.66, and Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 increased 0.06% to 3,761.23.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng Index gained 0.23% to 21,466.27.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 was up 0.78%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX gained 1.48%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC 40 rose 0.33%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.93%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 0.57% at $61.18/bbl, and Brent was down 0.55% at $64.52/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices held steady Tuesday as tariff exemptions and higher Chinese imports offset demand cuts from OPEC and IEA amid ongoing trade tensions and Iran concerns.</li>
<li>Natural Gas rose 0.78% to $3.351.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.39% at $3,238.61, Silver was up 0.41% to $32.298, and Copper fell 0.37% to $4.6080.</li>
<li>Gold prices dipped slightly Tuesday but stayed near record highs as safe-haven demand held firm amid U.S.-China trade war fears. Uncertainty from shifting tariff policies and recession concerns supported bullion despite some risk sentiment from recent exemptions.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:45 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.02%, S&amp;P 500 futures gained 0.12%, and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.28%.
Forex at 05:45 AM ET
The U.S. Dollar Index declined 0.04% to 99.65, USD/JPY was down 0.08% to 142.84, and USD/AUD slid 0.95% to 1.5751.
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Asia And Europe Markets Gain On Reduced Uncertainty, Gold Holds Near Highs - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Friday, April 11, U.S. markets closed higher, with all three major indexes posting strong gains, fueled by upbeat bank earnings and reassuring comments from Federal Reserve officials. The S&amp;P 500 and Dow recorded their largest weekly percentage gains since November 2023, while the Nasdaq notched its best week since November 2022.
Despite volatility driven by ongoing U.S.-China trade tensions and inflation concerns, investor sentiment improved following better-than-expected earnings from JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley, and Wells Fargo.
On the economic front, producer prices rose 2.7% in March, below the 3.3% forecast, while the monthly figure fell 0.4%—the sharpest drop since 2023.
All 11 major S&amp;P 500 sectors ended in positive territory, with materials and technology leading the gains.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 1.56% to 40,212.71, the S&amp;P 500 rose 1.81% to 5,363.36, and the Nasdaq Composite advanced 2.06% to close at 16,724.46.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Monday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 rose 1.27% to close at 34,011.50, led by gains in the Real Estate, Banking, and Textile sectors.</li>
<li>Japan&#8217;s Nikkei closed higher as U.S. tariff exclusions on smartphones lifted tech stocks, though investor caution remained amid ongoing trade uncertainty and fluctuating market sentiment.</li>
<li>Australia's S&amp;P/ASX 200 was up 1.34% and closed at 7,748.60, led by gains in the IT, Metals &amp; Mining and Materials sectors</li>
<li>India markets were closed for the Ambedkar Jayanti holiday.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite rose 0.76% to 3,262.81, and Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 increased 0.23% to 3,759.14.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng Index gained 2.40% to 21,417.40.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s trade surplus rose to $102.64 billion in March, beating expectations of $74.30 billion. Exports surged 12.4% year-over-year amid front-loading ahead of steep U.S. tariffs. Imports fell 4.3%, reflecting retaliatory tariffs and weak domestic demand in the face of slowing economic growth.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 was up 1.87%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX gained 2.11%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC 40 rose 1.78%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 1.75%.</li>
<li>European markets rose Monday as the U.S. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44778464/trump-administration-grants-tariff-reprieve-to-tech-industry-apple-and-nvidia-among-beneficiaries" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">exempted</a> certain electronics from reciprocal tariffs, easing fears of a deepening trade war.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 1.01% at $62.12/bbl, and Brent was up 0.96% at $65.38/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices inched up Monday after the U.S. exempted some goods from tariffs and China reported a strong rebound in crude imports for March.</li>
<li>Natural Gas fell 1.76% to $3.467.</li>
<li>Gold was trading lower by 0.17% at $3,239.24, Silver was up 1.09% to $32.270, and Copper rose 1.33% to $4.5823x.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:45 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.74%, S&amp;P 500 futures gained 1.06%, and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 1.22%.
Forex at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. Dollar Index declined 0.65% to 99.45, USD/JPY was down 0.29% to 142.09, and USD/AUD slid 0.58% to 1.5809.</li>
<li>The U.S. dollar slipped Monday amid continued uncertainty from President Trump&#8217;s tariff moves, boosting the euro, yen, and other major currencies. Investor confidence in the dollar weakened as contradictory trade messages fueled market volatility.</li>
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Asia And Europe Markets Gain On Partial US Reciprocal Tariff Exemptions; Dollar Hits Multi-Month Low - Global Markets Today While US Slept

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On Thursday, April 10, U.S. markets closed lower as renewed fears over President Trump&#8217;s escalating trade war with China erased much of the previous day&#8217;s historic rally.
The S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq had surged following a 90-day tariff reprieve, but investor uncertainty quickly returned. Meanwhile, inflation eased in March, nearing the Fed&#8217;s 2% target, though the central bank&#8217;s path forward remains uncertain amid ongoing trade tensions with both China and Europe.
In economic data, Consumer inflation slowed to 2.4% year-over-year, down from 2.8% in February and below expectations of 2.6%—marking the lowest reading since September 2024. On a monthly basis, the Consumer Price Index fell 0.1%, the first decline since May 2020.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors ended lower, led by sharp losses in energy, technology, and communication services. However, consumer staples outperformed, closing in positive territory.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 2.50% to 39,593.66, the S&amp;P 500 fell 3.46% to 5,268.05, and the Nasdaq Composite declined 4.31% to close at 16,387.31.
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Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Friday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 fell 2.96% to close at 33,584.50, led by losses in the Paper &amp; Pulp, Transport and Communication sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 was down 0.82% and closed at 7,646.50, led by losses in the Healthcare, Utilities and Energy sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 was up 1.89% at 22,822.35, and Nifty 500 rose 1.94% at 20,749.50.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite rose 0.45% to 3,238.23, and Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 increased 0.41% to 3,750.52.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng Index gained 1.26% to 20,943.00.</li>
<li>China raised tariffs on U.S. goods to 125%, escalating its trade war with Washington after Trump&#8217;s 145% hike. Beijing condemned the move as unilateral bullying.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 was down 1.23%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX declined 1.68%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC 40 fell 0.96%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded lower by 0.16%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.27% at $60.23/bbl, and Brent was up 0.19% at $63.46/bbl.</li>
<li>Natural Gas fell 0.65% to $3.691.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 2.00% at $3,241.60, Silver was up 2.01% to $31.380, and Copper rose 2.62% to $4.4500.</li>
<li>Gold <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities/25/04/44754594/gold-miners-rally-as-bullion-hits-3212-record-trump-tariffs-fuel-over-20-year-to-date-surge-across-sector" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">recorded </a>a new high as mining stocks continued their post-inauguration rally amid escalating U.S.-China trade tensions.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Dow futures were down 0.17%, S&amp;P 500 futures declined 0.06%, and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.39%.</li>
<li>U.S. stock futures fell as China hiked tariffs to 125%, escalating trade tensions. Markets fear global recession, with investors rattled by supply chain risks and economic fallout from the intensifying conflict.</li>
</ul>
Forex at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. Dollar Index declined 1.60% to 99.23, USD/JPY was down 1.51% to 142.32, and USD/AUD slid 1.20% to 1.6050.</li>
<li>The U.S. dollar sank to a near two-year low as trade tensions escalated and confidence in U.S. assets eroded. Investors flocked to the euro, Swiss franc, and British pound instead.</li>
</ul>
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China's Retaliatory Tariff Hike Escalates Trade War, Gold Soars, Dollar Hits Two-Year Low - Global Markets Today While US Slept

<a href="https://www.eia.gov/outlooks/steo/?utm_medium=PressOps" title="https://www.eia.gov/outlooks/steo/?utm_medium=PressOps">https://www.eia.gov/outlooks/steo/?utm_medium=PressOps</a>

EIA Sees 2025 U.S. Oil Demand Of 20.4M Barrels/Day, Vs Prior Forecast 20.5M Barrels/Day; Sees 2026 Demand Of 20.5M Barrels/Day; Sees 2025 U.S. NatGas Demand Of 91.2 BCF/Day, Vs Prior Forecast 92 BCF/D; Sees 2026 Demand Of 90.5 BCF/Day

EIA Says U.S. Oil Production To Average 13.44M Barrels/Day In April Vs 13.55M Barrels/Day In March; To Average 13.44M Barrels/Day In May; U.S. Natural Gas Production To Average 115 BCF/Day In April Vs 115.3 BCF/Day In March; To Average 115.4 BCF/Day In May; Sees 2025 U.S. Oil Output Of 13.51M Barrels/Day, Vs Prior Forecast 13.61M Barrels/Day; Sees 2026 Output Of 13.56M Barrels/Day; Sees 2025 U.S. NatGas Output Of 105.3 BCF/Day, Vs Prior Forecast 105.2 BCF/Day; Sees 2026 Demand Of 107.1 BCF/Day

USA Natural Gas Storage 57B Vs 60B Est.; 29B Prior

On Wednesday, April 9, U.S. markets closed higher in a powerful rebound. The S&amp;P 500 soared 9.5%—its largest single-day gain since 2008—after President Trump announced a 90-day pause on tariffs for many countries with a 10% reciprocal Tariff on all except China, offering relief to anxious investors.
The rally was further fueled by strong demand in a U.S. Treasury auction, upbeat earnings from Delta Air Lines, and broad-based buying interest. Yet uncertainty remains over future policy shifts, inflation risks, and the upcoming earnings season.
On the economic front, mortgage applications surged 20% in the first week of April, reflecting renewed consumer activity.
All 11 sectors in the S&amp;P 500 finished in positive territory, with consumer discretionary, information technology, and communication services posting the strongest gains.
Related: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44726524/us-futures-edge-higher-nikkei-surges-8-as-trumps-90-day-tariff-pause-triggers-historic-wall-street-rally-gold-gains-slightly" rel="noreferrer noopener">U.S. Futures Edge Higher, Nikkei Surges 8% As Trump&#8217;s 90-Day Tariff Pause Triggers Historic Rally, Analyst Warns &#8216;We&#8217;re Not Out Of The Woods Yet&#8217;</a>
The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 7.87% to 40,608.45, the S&amp;P 500 rose 9.52% to 5,456.90, and the Nasdaq Composite surged 12.16% to close at 17,124.97.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Thursday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 jumped 8.99% to close at 34,564.00, marking its biggest single-day gain since 2008. The rally was driven by sharp rebounds in the Real Estate, Banking, and Textile sectors following U.S. President Trump&#8217;s surprise 90-day tariff pause. Investor sentiment surged, with nearly all stocks advancing, led by strong gains in tech and retail.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 was up 4.54% and closed at 7,375.00, led by gains in the IT, Gold, and Metals and mining sectors.</li>
<li>India markets were closed for the Mahavir Jayanti holiday.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite rose 1.16% to 3,223.64, and Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 increased 1.31% to 3,735.12.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng Index gained 2.06% to 20,681.78.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s consumer and producer inflation fell more than expected in March, highlighting weak domestic demand and mounting trade war pressures. CPI dropped 0.1% year-on-year, while PPI shrank for a 30th consecutive month.</li>
</ul>
Also Read: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/04/44727311/china-warns-citizens-over-us-travel-after-trumps-tariff-hike-triggers-retaliation-cites-deteriorating-relations-and-rising-security-risks" rel="noreferrer noopener">China Warns Citizens Over U.S. Travel After Trump&#8217;s Tariff Hike Triggers Retaliation, Cites&#8217; Deteriorating&#8217; Relations And Rising Security Risks</a>
Eurozone at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 was up 5.10%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX gained 5.02%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC 40 rose 4.73%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 3.78%.</li>
<li>European stocks rallied strongly after President Trump announced a 90-day pause on most new U.S. tariffs, with major indices in Germany, France, and the U.K. posting significant gains amid investor relief.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 2.53% at $60.78/bbl, and Brent was down 2.50% at $63.84/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices dropped as escalating tensions in the U.S.-China trade war reignited fears of a global economic slowdown, overshadowing the temporary relief from Trump&#8217;s 90-day tariff pause. The sharp tariff hike on Chinese imports and Beijing&#8217;s retaliatory duties fueled concerns about weaker crude demand from the world&#8217;s top importers.</li>
<li>Natural Gas fell 3.28% to $3.691.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 1.54% at $3,126.60, Silver was up 1.27% to $30.807, and Copper rose 3.55% to $4.3413.</li>
<li>Gold prices surged in Asian trading, nearing record highs, as investors sought safety amid escalating U.S.-China trade tensions. This geopolitical instability boosted demand for gold as a safe-haven asset, while a weaker U.S. dollar further supported prices.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:45 AM ET
Dow futures were down 1.44%, S&amp;P 500 futures declined 1.83% and Nasdaq 100 futures slid 2.13%.
Forex at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. Dollar Index declined 0.73% to 102.23, USD/JPY was down 1.14% to 146.07, and USD/AUD gained 0.13% to 1.6266.</li>
<li>The U.S. dollar weakened broadly Thursday as traders reacted to Trump&#8217;s tariff decision, falling against safe-haven and risk currencies alike.</li>
</ul>
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Asia And Europe Markets Rally After Trump's Tariff U-Turn, Gold Nears Record High - Global Markets Today While US Slept

USA Gasoline Inventories 1.600M Barrel Draw Vs 1.700M Barrel Draw Est.; 1.551M Barrel Draw Prior

EIA Weekly Distillates Stocks 3.544M Barrel Draw Vs 0.200M Barrel Build Est.; 0.264M Barrel Build Prior

On Tuesday, April 8th, U.S. markets closed sharply lower as the S&amp;P 500 plunged below 5,000 for the first time in nearly a year, capping a four-day loss of $5.83 trillion—the steepest since the index&#8217;s inception in the 1950s. Early gains evaporated as hopes for delayed U.S. tariffs faded, and looming 104% duties on Chinese goods fueled mounting fears of a global economic downturn.
In economic data, the NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell by 3.3 points to 97.4 in March, marking its lowest level since October 2024 and missing expectations of 101.3.
All sectors within the S&amp;P 500 ended Tuesday in the red, with consumer discretionary, materials, and energy stocks leading the day&#8217;s declines.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.84% to 37,645.59, the S&amp;P 500 dropped 1.57% to 4,982.77, and the Nasdaq Composite fell 2.15% to close at 15,267.91.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Wednesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed 3.78% lower at 31,764.00, led by losses in the Paper &amp; Pulp, Transport, and Communication sectors amid trade war fears, tech stock losses, a rising yen, and widespread panic selling. Nearly 90% of stocks declined as investors grappled with sharp volatility and deepening global economic uncertainty.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 was down 1.80% and closed at 7,375.00, led by losses in the Energy, Metals &amp; Mining and Resources sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 was down 0.59% to 22,402.45, and Nifty 500 slid 0.57% to 20,363.10.</li>
<li>The RBI cut interest rates by 25 basis points to 6% and shifted to an &#8220;accommodative&#8221; stance, citing easing inflation and slowing growth. GDP forecast was lowered amid global trade tensions.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite rose 1.31% to 3,186.81, and Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 increased 0.99% to 3,686.79.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng Index gained 0.68% to 20,264.49.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 was down 2.77%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX declined 2.85%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC 40 fell 2.77%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded lower by 2.50%.</li>
<li>European shares fell sharply on Wednesday as steep U.S. tariffs reignited trade war concerns, dragging markets lower and pushing the STOXX 600 closer to bear territory. Rate-sensitive banks, pharmaceutical giants, energy and mining stocks led the decline.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 3.89% at $57.25/bbl, and Brent was down 3.82% at $60.42/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices fell to a multi-year low Wednesday, marking their worst five-day losing streak in years. Global recession fears deepened amid escalating U.S.-China trade tensions and rising supply outlooks.</li>
<li>Natural Gas rose 0.55% to $3.482.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 2.44% at $3,062.64, Silver was up 2.12% to $30.320, and Copper rose 2.21% to $4.2355.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:45 AM ET
Dow futures were down 0.40%, S&amp;P 500 futures declined 0.22%, and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.21%.
Forex at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. Dollar Index declined 0.64% to 102.31, USD/JPY was down 0.70% to 145.23, and USD/AUD declined 0.95% to 1.6626.</li>
<li>The U.S. dollar slumped after President Trump&#8217;s steep tariff hike on China intensified recession fears. Markets now expect deeper Federal Reserve rate cuts, pressuring the greenback. The Dollar Index fell to levels not seen since September 2024, while safe-haven currencies like the yen and euro strengthened.</li>
</ul>
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China Markets Up, Europe Tumbles As Trade War Escalates; Oil Hits Multi-Year Low - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Monday, April 7th, U.S. markets closed mixed; U.S. stocks dropped Monday as fears of economic slowdown and rising inflation grew, sparked by President Trump&#8217;s stance on tariffs against China.
The S&amp;P 500 and Dow hit new lows before briefly rallying, only to fall again. Market volatility soared, and investors lost confidence in Trump&#8217;s trade strategy, leading to massive losses and uncertainty.
In economic data, the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index slipped by 0.7% in March compared to the previous month, continuing the same rate of decline seen in February.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors fell Monday, led by real estate, materials, and utilities, while communication services and tech stocks ended higher.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.91% to 37,965.60, the S&amp;P 500 dropped 0.23% to 5,062.25, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.10% to close at 15,603.26.
Global markets rebounded Tuesday after heavy losses, with Asian, European, and U.S. stocks stabilizing amid hopes for trade talks. Despite some optimism, volatility remained high as tariff tensions persisted.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Tuesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed the session higher by 6.01% at 33,008.50, rebounding sharply from recent lows as investors snapped up oversold stocks, encouraged by signs of a Wall Street recovery. Gains were led by tech, semiconductor, and banking shares, while futures trading was briefly paused due to a circuit breaker trigger.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 was up 2.27% and closed at 7,510.00, led by gains in the IT, Gold and Energy sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 was up 1.63% to 22,523.80, and Nifty 500 gained 1.81% to 20,472.30.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite rose 1.58% to 3,145.55, and Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 increased 1.71% to 3,650.76.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng Index gained 1.51% to 20,127.68.</li>
<li>China and Hong Kong stocks rebounded Tuesday after a sharp selloff, supported by stronger regional markets and Beijing&#8217;s market-stabilizing efforts. Beijing vowed to resist U.S. &#8220;blackmail&#8221; as tariff tensions escalated, while China&#8217;s sovereign fund pledged continued market support.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 was up 0.93%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX gained 1.20%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC 40 rose 1.00%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 1.66%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.23% at $60.82/bbl, and Brent was up 0.22% at $64.36/bbl.</li>
<li>Natural Gas slid 0.38% to $3.643.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 1.59% at $3,020.79, Silver was up 1.90% to $30.165, and Copper rose 2.41% to $4.2860.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:45 AM ET
Dow futures were up 2.09%, S&amp;P 500 futures gained 1.61%, and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 1.34%.
Forex at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. Dollar Index declined 0.25% to 103.24, USD/JPY was up 0.19% to 147.18, and USD/AUD gained 0.08% to 1.6551.</li>
<li>The U.S. dollar fell Tuesday as hopes of tariff talks lifted global stocks and risk currencies. Safe havens like the yen rose, while China&#8217;s yuan hit a 2023 low amid trade tensions.</li>
</ul>
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