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    2 April 2026
    Min Joo Kang expects the Bank of Korea to prioritise stability, with rising inflation and growth supporting July tightening

    ING’s Min Joo Kang sees Korea inflation risks rising, delaying easing; forecasts 2.5% March CPI, July hike.

    2 April 2026
    Min Joo Kang expects Bank of Korea to prioritise inflation and stability, amid resilient growth and rising prices

    ING expects South Korea March CPI at 2.5%, BoK focuses on inflation, likely July rate hike.

    2 April 2026
    Commerzbank says BNM lifted Malaysia’s 2026 growth outlook to 4–5%, backing MYR alongside steady OPR support

    BNM lifts 2026 growth forecast to 4.0–5.0%, citing strong demand; inflation risks persist, OPR steady.

    2 April 2026
    Commerzbank says BNM lifted Malaysia’s 2026 growth outlook, with steady demand, jobs, wages and OPR aiding MYR

    BNM lifts 2026 growth outlook on strong demand, sees moderate inflation, and keeps OPR steady at 2.75%.

    2 April 2026
    USD/JPY hovers near 158.50 after retreating from 160.00, with yen failing to gain on softer dollar

    USD/JPY held near 158.50 as dollar weakened on risk sentiment; technicals mildly bearish below 21-day SMA.

    2 April 2026
    USD/JPY hovers near 158.50 after losing momentum, with yen failing to exploit a weaker dollar

    USD/JPY stuck near 158.50 as softer dollar counters yen, after failing above 160.00 resistance.

    2 April 2026
    The Dollar Index weakened as Iran ceasefire hopes faded, dropping below 99.30 after opening near 99.90

    Dollar Index drops below 100 amid ceasefire talk; firm US data shifts focus to crucial Friday payrolls.

    2 April 2026
    Ceasefire optimism weighed on the Dollar Index, which slipped 0.5% to about 99.30, forming lower highs

    Dollar index slid to 99.30 on Trump-Iran ceasefire comments; firm US data, NFP awaited, key levels watched.

    2 April 2026
    Russia’s S&P Global Manufacturing PMI slipped to 48.3 in March, down from 49.5 previously

    Russia’s S&P Global Manufacturing PMI dropped to 48.3 in March from 49.5, signalling contraction in activity.

    2 April 2026
    Improved risk appetite lifts Asian equities, with Korea’s Kospi surging after Wall Street’s rally and peace hopes

    Asian equities surged after Wall Street rally; Trump signaled Iran exit; Japan Tankan rose; Korea exports soared.

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