NZ PM Luxon rejects leadership challenge as political pressure builds – watch the kiwi
NZ PM Luxon said he has full caucus support despite reports of a leadership push, as weak polling adds to political u ...
PBOC sets USD/ CNY reference rate for today at 6.8622 (vs. estimate at 6.8206)
The PBOC allows the yuan to fluctuate within a +/- 2% range, around this reference rate. Injects 500mn yuan via 7-day ...
Singapore exports surge on AI demand, beating forecasts
Singapore NODX rose 15.3% y/y in March, beating forecasts, as AI-driven electronics exports surged, though non-electr ...
Japan officials’ ‘no comment’ when asked if BoJ hike delay could trigger sharp yen fall
Japan finance ministry official:
No comment when asked whether delay in BoJ rate hikes could trigger sharp yen fa ...
PBOC is expected to set the USD/CNY reference rate at 6.8206 – Reuters estimate
The People’s Bank of China is due to set the daily USD/CNY reference rate at around 0115 GMT (2115 US Eastern time), ...
Trump pump again – says war in Iran “should be ending pretty soon”
more to come Trump is speaking at an event in LasVegas. Feedng the chooks. -Earlier:Iran stresses need for full Israe ...
Bank of Japan Governor Ueda “no comment” on declining mkt expectations for April rate hike
Summary:G20 sees Middle East conflict as key driver of global economic outlook – Ueda
Japan flags oil-driven de ...
Trump pump – says it’ll be great for Hezbollah if they act nice and well
The latest from Trump:Trump is happy with stock markets bouncing back.
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G7 warns on war’s economic risks, signals action on inflation, supply chains
G7 finance chiefs warned the Middle East war risks damaging growth and fuelling inflation, signalling readiness to ac ...
Unverified reports Tehran plans to begin “initial steps” toward Bab al-Mandab block
There are reports that a source close to Iran’s Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf said Tehran plans to begin “initial steps ...
NZ food prices fall, spending slows as RBNZ maintains cautious stance
NZ food prices fell 0.6% m/m (prev -0.1%) while retail card spending rose 0.7% (prev 1.4%), showing easing inflation ...
ECRI: Markets underestimating global inflation upswing beyond oil
ECRI argues a synchronised global inflation upturn is underway beyond oil effects, with pressures broadening across m ...