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Japan Exports (YoY) above forecasts (11%) in March: Actual (11.7%)
Japan Exports (YoY) above forecasts (11%) in March: Actual (11.7%)
Japan Imports (YoY) registered at 10.9% above expectations (7.1%) in March
Japan Imports (YoY) registered at 10.9% above expectations (7.1%) in March
Japan Merchandise Trade Balance Total below forecasts (¥1106B) in March: Actual (¥667B)
Japan Merchandise Trade Balance Total below forecasts (¥1106B) in March: Actual (¥667B)
Iran warns of powerful attack on predetermined targets in view of repeated threats by Trump
Iran's military warned of powerful attack on predetermined targets in view of repeated threats by US President Donald Trump.
Gold slumps below $4,750 as Middle East tensions and robust US Retail Sales weigh
Gold price (XAU/USD) attracts some sellers to around $4,720 during the early Asian session on Wednesday. The precious metal falls as renewed Strait of Hormuz disruption stokes inflation concerns.
South Korea: Exports surge but equities still lag – BNY
BNY’s Bob Savage highlights South Korea’s powerful export rebound, led by semiconductors and strong shipments to China and the U.S., generating a sizeable trade surplus.
GBP/USD slips back as US data offsets Iran ceasefire risk-on boost
GBP/USD slid 0.15% on Tuesday, settling close to 1.3500 after a volatile session that traded a roughly 60-pip range. Price unwound twice during European and US trade with sharp downside candles, only to bounce back off the lows on each occasion before recovering modestly into the close.
USD/JPY climbs as Yen lags risk-on reaction to Iran deadline blink
USD/JPY rose 0.37% on Tuesday, settling close to 159.40 after pushing as high as 159.65 during the US session.
USD/TWD: Falling wedge hints at reversal risk – OCBC
OCBC strategists Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong highlight that USD/TWD has been grinding lower, supported by strong Taiwan equities, foreign inflows and robust tech exports. They note Taiwan Dollar (TWD) is re-coupling with the technology cycle and remains fundamentally supported.
NZD/USD loses momentum despite the Fed’s pressure narrative
The NZD/USD receded during the American session, recovering toward the 0.5880 area as the US Dollar (USD) lost some traction despite ongoing geopolitical risks and political pressure on the Federal Reserve.
AUD/USD slips as Iran tensions lift US Dollar, hurt sentiment
The Australian Dollar retreats during the North American session, down more than 0.30%. High tensions in the Middle East, spurred by Iran’s decision not to attend talks with the US in Pakistan. At the time of writing, the AUD/USD trades at 0.7153 after hitting a daily high of 0.7185.
Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: GBP/USD slips as strong US Retail Sales revive USD demand
GBP/USD retreats, losing 0.18%, as the US Dollar recovers following a solid US Retail Sales report. Data in the UK reveals the labor market remains solid, while traders digest headlines from the Fed Chair nominee, Kevin Warsh, at the US Senate.
Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slip on Oil surge, hot US Retail Sales
Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) futures eased in Tuesday's session, with the contract printing a fresh overnight high near 49,800 before reversing sharply as traders digested a trio of hotter-than-expected US Retail Sales prints and hawkish testimony from Fed Chair-designate Kevin Warsh.
NZD/USD extends gains as stronger NZ inflation data fuels RBNZ tightening expectations
NZD/USD trades around 0.5900 on Tuesday at the time of writing, up 0.20% on the day, extending its rebound from the lows near 0.5850 recorded on Monday.
Fed Chair nominee Warsh: If Fed kept a smaller balance sheet, rates could be lower
Kevin Warsh, United States (US) President Donald Trump's nominee to replace Jerome Powell as the next chair of the Federal Reserve (Fed), told the Senate Banking Committee that fundamental policy reforms are needed.
AUD/USD falls as US Dollar broadens amid risk aversion
The AUD/USD fell near the 0.7160 level on Tuesday, maintaining a constructive tone as the US Dollar (USD) gained momentum amid destabilizing risk sentiment.
GBP/USD slips as strong US Retail Sales revive USD demand
GBP/USD retreats on Tuesday, losing 0.18%, as the US Dollar (USD) recovers following a solid US Retail Sales report. Data in the UK showed the labor market remains solid, while traders digest headlines from the Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair nominee, Kevin Warsh, at the US Senate.
New Zealand GDT Price Index increased to -2.7% from previous -3.4%
New Zealand GDT Price Index increased to -2.7% from previous -3.4%
WTI Crude Oil holds firm on US-Iran diplomacy hopes amid Strait of Hormuz supply threats
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US Oil trades around $98.25 at the time of writing on Tuesday, up 0.21% on the day.
Gold dips as US data beats, Warsh calls for Fed “regime change”
Gold (XAU/USD) trades with a negative bias on Tuesday but lacks strong directional momentum, as investors hold back from aggressive positioning amid uncertainty over whether US-Iran peace talks will resume, following renewed tensions in the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend.
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