🌅 Morning Market Update | 13 October 2025 ☕ 📈 U.S. index futures are rebounding during the Asian session on hopes of easing tensions between the United States and China. Despite the partial weekend de-escalation, geopolitical uncertainty continues to support safe-haven assets. 🇺🇸 On Monday, October 13, U.S. stock markets will trade as usual, while the bond market will remain closed due to Columbus Day. 🌏 Asia-Pacific markets are trading firmly higher: 🇨🇳 China +2.5–3.0% 🇯🇵 Japan’s Nikkei +1.39% 🇸🇬 Singapore +1.0% 🇦🇺 Australia +0.10% 🥇 Gold climbs +1.75% to $4,075/oz, while silver surges +3.35% to $51.65/oz. 🗣️ After threatening 100% tariffs on all Chinese imports last Friday, Donald Trump softened his tone over the weekend — part of broader negotiation efforts. According to Goldman Sachs, markets are now expecting a “managed confrontation” rather than a full-scale escalation. 📊 China’s trade data show strength: • Exports +8.3% YoY (best in 6 months) • Imports +7.4% YoY (best in 17 months) • Trade surplus: $90.5B (slightly below forecast) At the same time, rare-earth exports fell 31% m/m to their lowest since February, while the U.S. plans to buy up to $1 billion of critical minerals to reduce reliance on China. 💡 Markets are waking up in a cautiously optimistic mood — with traders watching whether calm will last through the week. 📊 Stay tuned with NordFX for daily updates and fresh trading insights! 🚀