Monthly Archives: April 2026
Ireland’s AIB Manufacturing PMI rose to 53.7 from 53.1, indicating improved factory conditions in March
Written on April 1, 2026 at 5:44 am, by josephine
Ireland’s AIB Manufacturing PMI climbed to 53.7 in March from 53.1, indicating continued manufacturing growth.
Japan’s Tankan non-manufacturing outlook reached 29 in Q1, exceeding the 28 forecast
Written on April 1, 2026 at 5:44 am, by josephine
Japan’s Tankan non-manufacturing outlook index rose to 29 in Q1, beating forecasts and signaling improved conditions.
Japan’s first-quarter Tankan non-manufacturing index exceeded forecasts, rising to 36 against expectations of 33
Written on April 1, 2026 at 5:44 am, by josephine
Japan’s Q1 Tankan non-manufacturing index beat expectations, rising to 36 versus the forecast 33, signaling stronger sentiment.
In the first quarter, Japan’s Tankan large-industry capital spending eased sharply, dropping from 12.6% to 3.3%
Written on April 1, 2026 at 5:43 am, by josephine
Japan’s Tankan survey shows large-firm capital expenditure growth slowed to 3.3% in Q1, from 12.6%.
Dollar Pauses After a Strong Safe-Haven Run
Written on April 1, 2026 at 5:43 am, by josephine
USDX steadies near 99.64 as ceasefire hopes cool safe-haven demand, while oil risks and Fed caution keep the dollar supported. | VT Markets
Japan’s large manufacturers’ Tankan outlook for the first quarter rose to 14, beating the 13 forecast
Written on April 1, 2026 at 4:46 am, by josephine
Japan’s Tankan outlook index for large manufacturers rose to 14 in Q1, beating forecasts of 13.
Japan’s Tankan large manufacturers’ index hit 17 in Q1, beating forecasts of 16
Written on April 1, 2026 at 4:45 am, by josephine
Japan’s Tankan large manufacturers index rose to 17 in Q1, beating expectations and signaling improved sentiment.
OCBC strategists say USD/IDR may reach 17,000, driven by strong Dollar, risk-off mood and oil pressures
Written on April 1, 2026 at 4:45 am, by josephine
USD/IDR nears 17,000 amid stronger dollar, risk-off and oil pressure; BI’s new FX tools aim stabilize.
UOB expects Bank Negara Malaysia to hold the Overnight Policy Rate at 2.75% until early 2027, monitoring data
Written on April 1, 2026 at 4:45 am, by josephine
UOB forecasts BNM holding OPR at 2.75% until 2027; resilient demand, moderate inflation, manageable external risks.
Australia’s S&P Global Manufacturing PMI fell short at 49.8 versus 50.1 expected, dipping into contraction
Written on April 1, 2026 at 4:44 am, by josephine
Australia’s March S&P Global Manufacturing PMI slipped to 49.8, missing 50.1 forecast, signaling slight contraction.
