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U.S. stock prices are mixed as China dashed any optimism over potential progress in trade relations and a de-escalation of the U.S.-China trade war, saying no talks with Washington are taking place. Alphabet is falling ahead of earnings after the close.

U.S. stocks are set to open modestly lower as sentiment remains fragile, with investors waiting for more corporate earnings and clarification about Trump's trade tariffs. Yesterday, Trump said he was considering temporary exemptions on vehicle import tariffs. This came after some electronic imports from China were also excluded. However, chips and pharmaceuticals could still be hit.

Shortly after the Dow Jones reached a low near 36,500 points, the index has posted a notable rebound, gaining more than 9% over the last four trading sessions.

U.S. stocks are heading for a week or open after substantial gains yesterday and as investors digest cooler than expected US inflation data. President Trump paused reciprocal tariffs on non-retaliating countries for 90 days. However, he increased tariffs on China to 125%, effective immediately. US CPI eased to -0.1% MoM.

The S&P 500 is set to open about 3.1% lower, and the Nasdaq is expected to open 2.9% lower after the latter fell into a bear market last week, marking a decline of at least 20% from its peak. Over the weekend, President Trump showed no signs of concern with his announcement, even as recession fears rise.

Over the past five trading sessions, the Dow Jones index has posted a decline of more than 2%, currently hovering around 42,000 points.

US stocks have opened lower on Friday, following key inflation data and amid a fragile market mood ahead of next week's trade tariff announcements. The US core PCE, the Fed's preferred gauge for inflation, rose in February, and household demand was weaker than expected amid growing concerns about household finances

US stocks have opened lower, extending losses from yesterday, as investors continue to assess President Trump's latest tariff announcements.

EUR/USD, Dow Jones Forecast: EUR/USD extends to a new 2025 high above 1.09, while the Dow rebounds from its 41,600-neckline ahead of the U.S. CPI report on Wednesday.

US indices were trading higher across the board, shaking off a weaker start for the index futures, as traders speculated, thanks to a CNBC post, that Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs set to be announced shortly will not go into effect until possibly April 1, meaning plenty of time for affected nations to strike a trade deal.

Dow Jones technical analysis: The major US indices such as the Dow and S&P 500 continue to trade inside ranges and unable so far to break out to new all-time highs, unlike European indices where the DAX has surged to yet another record today.