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    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.

    8 April 2026
    USD/JPY nears 160 as stalled ceasefire talks and Strait deadline lift oil above $100, pressuring yen

    USD/JPY tops 160, triggers intervention fears; Japan data weak, BOJ hike odds rise; US-Iran tensions lift oil.

    8 April 2026
    UOB economists say March inflation exceeded BSP target, urging rate pause amid peso weakness and rising costs

    Philippine March inflation breached BSP target; UOB lifts 2026 forecast to 5.5%, expects rates on hold.

    8 April 2026
    US weekly crude oil inventories, per API, declined to 3.719M from 10.263M in early April

    API data showed US crude oil stocks fell to 3.719 million, down 6.544 million week-on-week.

    8 April 2026
    UOB economists say Philippine inflation exceeded BSP’s target in March, yet rates may remain unchanged amid pressures

    Philippine March inflation breached BSP target; UOB raised 2026 forecast to 5.5% amid peso weakness, disruptions.

    8 April 2026
    Ahead of MAS decision, USD/SGD weakens; de-escalation hopes and technicals suggest bearish shift; key levels flagged

    USD/SGD slipped to 1.2845; bearish engulfing signals downside toward 1.2810-20, 1.2780 support ahead of MAS meeting.

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