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Japan Industrial Production (MoM) below forecasts (1.7%) in August: Actual (-4.8%)
Japan Industrial Production (MoM) below forecasts (1.7%) in August: Actual (-4.8%)
Mediators push peace deal between US and Iran — FT
Mediators are making a renewed push to advance an agreement between the United States (US) and Iran, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday. This move came after US President Donald Trump said he had rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart talks on ending the war.
New Zealand ANZ Activity Outlook declined to 47.9 in September from previous 48.2
New Zealand ANZ Activity Outlook declined to 47.9 in September from previous 48.2
New Zealand ANZ Business Confidence declined to 51.9 in September from previous 53.7
New Zealand ANZ Business Confidence declined to 51.9 in September from previous 53.7
Japan Retail Trade (YoY) came in at 2.7%, below expectations (3.3%) in August
Japan Retail Trade (YoY) came in at 2.7%, below expectations (3.3%) in August
Gold rebounds from eight-week low as traders weigh Fed rate path
Gold price (XAU/USD) rebounds from an eight-week low to near $4,180 during the early Asian session on Wednesday. However, the potential upside for the precious metal might be limited as oil-driven inflation reinforced expectations of tighter monetary policy by the US Federal Reserve (Fed).Â
Australian Dollar cracks 0.70 as Bullock dulls RBA hike, CPI looms
The Aussie Dollar tumbled over 0.40% against the US Dollar on Tuesday, even though the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) raised rates to 4.60%, but a mild-dovish tilt by RBA Governor Bullock cleared the path to push the pair below the 0.7000 threshold.
The Japanese Yen sits still while Tokyo calls it undervalued
Finance Minister Katayama said on Tuesday that an undervalued Yen is generally a problem, and that she and US Treasury Secretary Bessent agreed on a September 25 call to strengthen their cooperation.
The New Zealand Dollar breaks lower after Australia's rate hike
Australia's fourth rate hike of 2026 sent the Australian Dollar lower on Tuesday, and NZD/USD closed below 0.5650 for the first time in its slide. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) raised its cash rate to 4.60%, the highest since 2011, in a unanimous vote.
South Korea Service Sector Output increased to 0.5% in August from previous -1.3%
South Korea Service Sector Output increased to 0.5% in August from previous -1.3%
South Korea Industrial Output (YoY) down to -2.2% in August from previous 3.6%
South Korea Industrial Output (YoY) down to -2.2% in August from previous 3.6%
South Korea Industrial Output Growth fell from previous 0.2% to -4.8% in August
South Korea Industrial Output Growth fell from previous 0.2% to -4.8% in August
The Pound slips to its lowest since June as a BoE hold voter pushes back
The case for another Bank of England (BoE) hike rests on energy prices, and on Thursday the government takes value-added tax (VAT) off household electricity bills.