Region: Asia Pacific
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USD gains as hot inflation spooks markets
Greenback recovers from recent lows as US inflation jumps. Aussie budget hits with confidence stuck in a rut. Cautious Japanese consumers keep USD/JPY in the spotlight.
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AUD back at highs ahead of budget
Aussie higher as government spending in focus. Bessent’s Asia tour: FX takes centre stage. China inflation pushes USD/CNH to a three-year low.
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Oil jumps as Trump calls Iran offer “totally unacceptable”
Brent crude back above USD 100 per barrel. Aussie supported by oil. US CPI and Australian wages in focus this week.
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Greenback gains ahead of US jobs
USD gains ahead of jobs number. Yen pairs lower as BoJ minutes flag faster hikes. USD/SGD rebounds from two-month lows.
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AUD hits 2022 highs as markets rise on peace hopes
Global markets gain after new US peace deal. Kiwi surges after stronger job numbers. China talks put yuan in the spotlight.
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Oil drops, greenback lower as Trump pauses Hormuz ship escorts
USD, oil falls as Trump looks to end war. Aussie back at four-year highs after RBA hike. China data in focus as markets return.