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    8 April 2026
    Donald Trump announced on Truth Social a two-week pause on planned US strikes against Iran

    Trump announced a two-week pause in Iran strikes, conditional Hormuz reopening; markets rallied, oil plunged accordingly.

    8 April 2026
    In February, South Korea’s current account balance rose from 13.26B previously to 23.19B

    South Korea’s current account surplus increased to 23.19B in February, rising from 13.26B previously.

    8 April 2026
    Trump announced on Truth Social that bombing plans against Iran are being postponed for two weeks

    Trump announced two-week pause in U.S. attacks on Iran, contingent on Strait of Hormuz reopening.

    8 April 2026
    TD Securities expects the RBNZ to hold rates, urging patience on supply shocks amid slack economic conditions

    TD Securities expects RBNZ to hold OCR steady, signaling patience on supply shocks; markets price 2026 hikes.

    8 April 2026
    NZD/USD hovers around 0.5720 as US safe-haven demand and RBNZ expectations keep sentiment neutral

    NZD/USD hovers near 0.5720 as safe-haven USD demand rises; markets await RBNZ guidance amid tensions.

    8 April 2026
    TD Securities expects rates unchanged, with RBNZ urging patience on supply shocks amid sub-capacity economy

    TD Securities expects RBNZ to hold rates, urge patience; markets overprice 2026 hikes, minutes watched for tightening.

    8 April 2026
    As RBNZ decision nears, NZD/USD hovers around 0.5720; safe-haven USD demand and geopolitical uncertainty temper sentiment

    NZD/USD hovers near 0.5720 as firm safe-haven USD and RBNZ guidance expectations keep traders cautious.

    8 April 2026
    MUFG strategist Michael Wan says US-Iran tensions and Hormuz threats keep prospects for peace narrow, uncertain

    US–Iran tensions threaten Hormuz shipping, keeping oil supply risks high; Asian FX pressured despite marginal flow improvements.

    8 April 2026
    Ceasefire talks stalling and oil above $100 leave USD/JPY near 160 as deadline looms

    USD/JPY tops 160, sparks intervention chatter; weak Japan data, BOJ hike odds rise; oil-geopolitics, Fed minutes loom.

    8 April 2026
    MUFG analyst Michael Wan says US–Iran tensions and Strait of Hormuz threats restrict prospects for peace, uncertain

    MUFG warns US–Iran tensions threaten oil supply, pressuring Asian assets; Hormuz disruptions may take 3–6 months.

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