🌅 Morning Update | 14.05.2025 📈 Asian Markets Rally on Trade Optimism Asian equities extended gains, supported by easing U.S.–China tensions and renewed global risk appetite: 🇯🇵 Nikkei 225: +1.43% to 38,183.26 🇰🇷 KOSPI: +0.46% to 2,623.70 🇦🇺 ASX 200: +0.24% to 8,269.00 📊 Wall Street Mixed Amid Saudi Investment and CPI Data U.S. markets reacted to a record Saudi investment deal and slightly cooler inflation figures: 📈 S&P 500: +0.7% to 5,886.55 📈 Nasdaq: +1.6% to 19,010.09 📉 DJIA: -0.6% to 42,140.43 💵 U.S. Inflation Slows Slightly April CPI came in at 2.3% y/y, just below expectations. This supported market sentiment, raising hopes for future rate cuts. 🪙 Gold Recovers Slightly Gold prices rose to around $3,248 per ounce, as traders balanced softer inflation data against still-elevated geopolitical risks. 💰 Bitcoin Holds Below $104K Bitcoin is consolidating near $102,800. Traders remain cautious ahead of key U.S. economic reports and ongoing resistance between $104K–105K. 📅 What’s Next? Markets are awaiting further macro data and updates on U.S.–China trade talks. Volatility may rise ahead of this week’s Fed speakers. 📢 Stay informed and ready with NordFX – your partner in global trading.