Ireland Consumer Confidence dipped from previous 65.2 to 56.7 in March
Ireland Consumer Confidence dipped from previous 65.2 to 56.7 in March
GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Stalls at 213.00 as bearish flag looms
The GBP/JPY consolidates around 213.00 for the second straight day, losses 0.09%, snapping a four-day streak of consecutive gains as traders clash with key resistance at the March 11 peak at 213.31.
Singapore: Growth risks tilt lower – UOB
UOB’s Senior Economist Alvin Liew reviews Singapore’s latest industrial production data and maintains the 2026 GDP growth forecast at 3.6%, with 2027 at 2.0%. The bank highlights broad-based weakness in February IP, despite continued AI-related support for electronics.
APAC FX: Inflation channel and valuation gaps – BNY
Geoff Yu at BNY notes that North Asian economies face supply-related risks to their balance of payments despite ample energy reserves.
New Zealand ANZ – Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence dipped from previous 100.1 to 91.3 in March
New Zealand ANZ – Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence dipped from previous 100.1 to 91.3 in March
NZD/USD slips as US Dollar strengthens and geopolitical tensions weigh
The NZD/USD pair slipped to the 0.5760 region, remaining under pressure as the US Dollar (USD) stays firm amid elevated United States (US) yields and a cautious market mood.
USD/THB: Energy shock pressures Baht – Commerzbank
Commerzbank economists Dr. Henry Hao and Moses Lim highlight that USD/THB climbed to 32.65 as Thailand’s trade balance stayed in deficit and global energy prices rose.
South Korea BOK Manufacturing BSI down to 71 in April from previous 77
South Korea BOK Manufacturing BSI down to 71 in April from previous 77
AUD/USD sinks below 0.6900 as Middle East fears fuel rush into USD
The Australian Dollar (AUD) tumbles for the third straight day against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday as market sentiment turns sour amid a possible escalation of the conflict, amid doubts for a ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran. The AUD/USD pair trades below 0.6900, down 0.76%.
US President Trump delays Iran energy plant strikes until April 6
US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday the delay of Iran's energy plant destruction by ten days, until April 6 at 08:00 PM Eastern Time. Trump emphasized that talks between Washington and Tehran are going "very well" and he decided the pause at the request of the Iranian Government.
South Korea: Oil shock lifts inflation outlook – Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered economists Chong Hoon Park and Arup Ghosh update their South Korea forecasts following higher Oil prices linked to Middle East tensions. They now see 2026 CPI inflation at 2.4% versus 2.0% previously, with Oil averaging USD 85/bbl.
China: Growth trimmed, inflation lifted – ABN AMRO
ABN AMRO's Senior Economist Arjen van Dijkhuizen reviews China’s macro outlook after the Iran conflict, noting stronger early‑2026 data but slightly lower GDP forecasts.