Region: Asia Pacific
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Oil tumbles, USD lower as Trump says peace talks “proceeding nicely”
Aussie, kiwi boosted by peace hopes. Singapore delivers, but clouds are closing in. Xi blindsides Trump’s team with Japan broadside.
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Aussie, kiwi jump on Iran peace deal hopes
Aussie at one-week highs in positive start to Monday trade. Japan inflation slips, clouding the rate hike picture. Singapore sets the tone, US data seals the deal.
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Oil prices start to bite as PMIs dive
PMIs show US maintains outperformance. Soft Australian jobs data hits AUD/USD. USD eases in Asia as Fed signals patience.
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USD turns from highs as Trump sees Iran war in “final stages”
Uncertainty around US next move drives volatility. USD eases, but markets right to price a longer hold – or hikes. Asia FX splits into DM and EM.
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Aussie, kiwi extend losses as bond yields spook markets
US bond yields drive sell-off. Inflation fears seal the deal on an Aussie rate hike. NZD/USD feels the squeeze.
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USD drops from six-week highs as Trump delays Iran strikes
Aussie, kiwi rebound after early losses. Singapore’s exports surge on AI demand. Weak economic data sees Chinese yuan turn from highs.