Group 1 - The US dollar index rose by 0.23% to close at 99.237, reflecting a strong performance against a basket of currencies due to easing trade tensions [1] - The White House confirmed that the 25% import tariff on automobiles will remain, but new measures will prevent the steel and aluminum tariffs from stacking on top of it [1] - The US Commerce Secretary announced that the Trump administration has reached its first trade agreement, although details regarding the involved countries were not disclosed [1] Group 2 - The US international trade deficit for March was reported at $162 billion, exceeding market expectations of $145 billion and the revised $147.8 billion from February [2] - The euro and pound weakened against the dollar, with the euro at 1.1382 and the pound at 1.3402, both lower than the previous trading day [2] - The dollar strengthened against the Japanese yen, Swiss franc, Canadian dollar, and Swedish krona, with notable rates of 142.29 yen, 0.8242 franc, 1.3846 dollar, and 9.6292 krona respectively [2]

Core Viewpoint - The current slight decline in spot gold prices raises questions about its safe-haven attributes, despite easing trade tensions that are putting pressure on gold prices. However, the market has not experienced panic selling, indicating a more stable outlook for the future [1]. Group 1 - Spot gold prices have decreased slightly, suggesting a potential shift in investor sentiment regarding its safe-haven status [1] - Easing trade tensions are contributing to the downward pressure on gold prices, reflecting changing market dynamics [1] - The absence of panic selling in the market indicates that investors are not overly concerned at this time, which may influence future price movements [1]