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The Aussie fell despite stronger-than-expected Q4 GDP growth, as traders remained focused on trade tensions and broader market risks.

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Trade war was the name of the game on Tuesday, as Trump’s tariff plans took effect and Uncle Sam’s major trading partners imposed retaliatory tariffs on the world’s largest economy.

The Land Down Under is scheduled to print another major report in the form of its GDP reading this week, and the results could continue to shape RBA policy expectations.

Risk sentiment started on weak footing in March, markets priced in U.S. tariff plans on Canadian and Mexican goods, along with the prospect of further trade restrictions.

The February U.S. ISM manufacturing PMI fell from 50.9 to 50.3, short of expectations at 50.6, as businesses adjusted to tariffs uncertainty.

U.S. tariff policy developments were a major factor driving market sentiment & fx flows, followed by business & consumer sentiment updates shaking up sentiment as well.

Financial markets likely experienced their most volatile week of the quarter as traders navigated economic data, geopolitical developments, and policy shifts.

Trump’s surprise tariff moves rattled investor confidence, pushing stocks lower and fueling a dollar rally, while oil prices bucked the trend with gains on supply concerns.

It was another light day in terms of top-tier economic releases, but that didn’t stop major asset classes and currencies from chalking up big moves.