WTI holds near $90.50 as Middle East tensions support prices, but strong dollar and caution cap gains.
EUR/USD near 1.1560 as dollar firm; U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks develop and ECB flags energy inflation risks.
PBOC set Thursday’s USD/CNY fix at 6.9056 versus 6.8911, guiding stability, growth, reforms and banking.
Japan’s Corporate Service Price Index rose 2.7% in February, up slightly from January’s 2.6% reading.
Foreign investment in Japanese stocks improved sharply to ¥-2 billion in March 2020, reducing net selling.
AUD/USD steadied near 0.6950 as softer Australian CPI met Middle East tensions, Fed-cut talk, and key levels.
RBA’s Kent warns prolonged Middle East conflict could boost energy prices, tighten conditions, and force inflation-fighting monetary policy.
DBS nowcast sees China’s 1Q26 GDP growth at 4.7%, driven by industry and exports, risks persist.
NZD/USD hovers near 0.5800 as strong USD, geopolitical tensions, and bearish technicals cap gains and elevate downside.
Iran conflict’s energy shock pressures APAC balance-of-payments, moving MYR, THB, AUD, PHP; Southeast Asia rations fuel; Australia short refined petroleum.
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