Region: Asia Pacific
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Aussie capped as oil and yields climb, shares drop
Middle East tensions fuel oil surge. Aussie, kiwi capped by geopolitical nerves. China inflation gains momentum as energy costs rise.
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Aussie, kiwi weaker as Brent crude nears USD100 per barrel
Oil rise hits markets. Australian consumers turn cautious as cost pressures bite. Stronger Japan growth keeps rate rise expectations alive.
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Greenback lower as USD/JPY extends losses
USD/JPY plunge drives FX. AUD gains as geopolitical tensions boost oil. Kiwi struggles on Fed rate hike talk.
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AUD pauses at May highs after strong US jobs report
US dollar stronger after US jobs beat. Aussie data points to higher rates. US inflation key, ECB in focus.
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US dollar slips as markets scale back Fed hike bets
Dollar softens as disinflation signals cool the front end. Australian services growth cools as business optimism climbs. US dollar weakens ahead of pivotal jobs report.
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USD/JPY plunges but nerves, not intervention, most likely
Greenback lower after USD/JPY sell-off. Aussie growth surprise lifts rate hike expectations. NZD slides after rate hike outlook softens.