The dollar strengthened against the yen following President Trump’s tariff announcements on Japan and other trade partners, though previous tariffs initially weakened the dollar. Uncertainty prevails as Trump threatens new tariffs on copper, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals, while the EU may receive exemptions. Japan, struggling to reach a trade deal, faces currency pressure amid upcoming elections and rising JGB yields.
US stocks today: S&P 500 hits record closing high on AI optimism, Micron joins $1 trillion club
US stocks closed mixed with Nasdaq and S&P 500 hitting record levels as AI-driven optimism lifted tech and chip stocks. Micron surged into the $1