Region: Asia Pacific

USD/JPY hits 40-year highs, but greenback lags in other markets. Aussie lower as RBA signals faster cuts when growth slows. Euro stronger as ECB forum opens.

Aussie, kiwi remain pressured. Euro consolidates as disinflation narrative builds. Tokyo CPI surprises but yen stays weak.

Greenback slips from 14-month highs. Aussie jobs hold firm. USD lower in Asia as Bessent signals calm on rates.

USD stays strong ahead of PCE and GDP. Aussie slips on softer CPI, jobs data due. BoJ keeps tightening bias but flags caution.

US tech stocks nearing correction levels. AUD lower as PMI details signal weakness; CPI due. China, Hong Kong push broader access as yuan stays firm.

SpaceX heads back to Earth. Greenback firms in Asia as US–Iran talks progress. Senate turns up heat on China’s currency stance.