Region: Asia Pacific

USD drops as June inflation cools. Aussie helped as consumer confidence shows signs of relief. Singapore growth cools.

Greenback nears highs as oil gains almost 10%. Aussie falls from three-week highs. Kiwi steady as services activity returns to growth.

Japan repatriation talk sparks JGB rally. Pension pivot pounds USD/JPY. Inflation prints and China’s growth checkpoint.

Kiwi leads gains as investors look past Iran tensions. IMF raises inflation outlook, warns supply risks remain. China inflation eases.

Oil shock and Fed patience reset the risk tone. Fed minutes reveal inflation concerns linger. RBNZ rate hike gives NZD a lift.

Aussie, kiwi lower ahead of RBNZ. Trump signals possible Xi meeting. USD/JPY holds near 40-year highs.