Region: Asia Pacific
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Aussie sees small gains as election called
Aussie unfazed by election news. Global shares weaken further on trade worries. USD PCE in focus.
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Markets take hit as trade war moves to autos
Sharemarkets fall, but FX more muted. Trump claims that in his tariff push, he doesn’t want “too many” exceptions. Improved perceptions of China bodes well for CNH.
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Aussie higher as budget looks to boost demand
Aussie boosted by budget, for once. Australia inflation data crucial for May cut prospects. UK inflation stickiness drives BOE caution.
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Aussie higher on hopes for tariff relief
Aussie climbs from lows. USD/SGD at three-week highs. Japanese PMI enters a contraction.
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Greenback at three-week highs as markets look to PMIs, GDP
USD gains for third day following Fed. US PMIs set to moderate from February highs. Focus on inflation and GDP this week.
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Aussie hit by jobs shock
Aussie plunges after February jobs report. Greenback rebounds, moves into short-term uptrend. British pound higher after BoE.