US-Iran developments still the main focus ahead of the weekend
There have been plenty of mixed headlines in the past 24 hours. So, let’s do our best to catch up and make sens ...
investingLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Asia markets climb. Japan CPI hits four-year low
RBNZ set to hold at 2.25% but majority now see hikes coming by end-SeptemberING expects June BOJ rate hike despite so ...
RBNZ set to hold at 2.25% but majority now see hikes coming by end-September
A Reuters poll shows 28 of 29 economists expect the RBNZ to hold rates at 2.25% on May 27, but a slim majority now se ...
ING expects June BOJ rate hike despite softer than forecast Japan CPI
ING says Japan’s softer-than-expected April CPI, driven by government subsidies and a high food base, will not ...
Beijing’s state planner softens tone on foreign investment in Chinese technology sector
China’s NDRC said it never told Chinese tech firms they could not accept US investment, adding that foreign cap ...
Oil seen capped near $100 as Iran war demand destruction offsets supply loss
A Bloomberg Intelligence survey (gated) of 126 energy market participants finds most expect Brent to average $81-$100 ...
Alberta to hold October referendum on whether to begin separation process from Canada
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has confirmed a non-binding October referendum asking residents whether the province s ...
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) set to hand 3.05 trillion to government in record transfer
The RBI is expected to transfer a record 3.05 trillion rupees to the Indian government, but economists polled by Reut ...
PBOC sets USD/ CNY reference rate for today at 6.8373 (vs. estimate at 6.7992)
The PBOC allows the yuan to fluctuate within a +/- 2% range, around this reference rate. more to come
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US markets face shortened Friday and full Monday closure for Memorial Day
US stock and bond markets close Monday for Memorial Day, with bond markets also shutting early Friday at 2:00 p.m. ET ...
PBOC is expected to set the USD/CNY reference rate at 6.7992 – 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), ...
Japan core inflation hits four-year low in April but war-driven rebound seen ahead
Japan’s core CPI rose just 1.4% in April, a four-year low driven by government subsidies, but analysts warn the ...