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Shares in Japan rose more than 1% with companies such as Toyota Motor Corp. jumping after President Donald Trump said he is exploring a pause in auto tariffs. Futures contracts for the S&P 500 pared earlier losses from a plan to impose tariffs on semiconductor and pharmaceutical imports. Treasuries were steady and a gauge of the dollar edged higher, trimming some of Monday’s decline.

BlackRock picked up a third of the entire sum and was the largest subscriber to the 3-5 year paper. Farallon Capital Management, Elham Capital-private credit arm of Hillhouse-Sona Asset Management and King Street Capital were others in the consortium, said people in the know.

U.S. stocks closed higher on Monday, buoyed by Apple s surge after the White House exempted smartphones and computers from new tariffs. Despite the gains, uncertainty surrounding future tariff rates, particularly on semiconductors, tempered overall market optimism. Investors remain concerned about the potential impact of ongoing trade tensions on corporate supply chains and long-term spending plans, leading to choppy trading.

Gold prices experienced a slight increase due to ongoing uncertainty surrounding U.S. President Trump s proposed tariffs and their potential impact on the global economy. Market participants remain cautious as Trump plans to announce tariff rates on imported semiconductors. Investment in Chinese gold ETFs has surged, surpassing both Q1 figures and U.S. inflows.

Oil prices saw a rise on Tuesday. This increase is due to President Trump s tariff exemptions. China s crude oil imports also rebounded. This rise happened as tighter Iranian supply was expected. Trump is considering changes to tariffs on auto imports. OPEC had lowered its demand outlook. China s oil imports in March increased by 5%.

The Indian rupee is expected to remain sensitive to global volatility stemming from fluctuating U.S. tariff policies, despite a weaker dollar offering some support. Government bond yields may ease due to central bank bond buying. Investors will also be watching for India s retail inflation data and key U.S. economic releases this week.

Global financial markets are volatile but short-term liquidity remains stable, a senior Bank of Japan official said, noting the BOJ will closely monitor economic impacts.

Global markets initially rallied following a U.S. tariff reduction, but anxieties about economic growth and trade policy persist. Wall Street lagged behind Asian and European markets, reflecting concerns about potential stagflation. Simultaneously, the dollar and U.S. Treasuries are slumping, signaling a possible shift in global financial confidence. Private sector investors are increasingly influencing the fate of U.S.