Region: Asia Pacific

Ceasefire optimism lifts risk. Aussie jobs steady, AUD nudges higher. China’s economy beats forecasts.

Risk returns as stocks hit new highs. Yellen leaves the door open for a US rate cut. Tariff threat returns.

Greenback falls to early March lows. AUD/USD at one-month high on RBA warning. MAS tightens policy, but by less than expected.

Global markets shake off blockade worries. JPY tumbles as BoJ steers away from hike. Geopolitics test the USD/CNH relationship.

Aussie lower as peace talks stall. Kiwi best last week despite confidence wobbles at home. Chinese news, inflation data in focus this week.

Global sentiment buoyant with peace talks due. Aussie dollar extends rally into fourth straight session. Chinese yuan jumps to strongest level in three years.