South Korea Money Supply Growth increased to 8% in February from previous 7.1%
South Korea Money Supply Growth increased to 8% in February from previous 7.1%
South Korea Trade Balance up to $26.23B in March from previous $25.74B
South Korea Trade Balance up to $26.23B in March from previous $25.74B
US President Trump on Iran war: I view it as very close to over
Excerpts from US President Donald Trump’s interview with Fox News, to be aired in the American morning on Wednesday.
WTI remains subdued near $87.50 as Trump signals renewed Iran talks
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil price extends its losses for the second consecutive day, trading around $87.50 per barrel during the Asian hours on Wednesday.
US Vice President Vance: Talks with Iran will continue as both sides work toward a deal
US Vice President JD Vance, speaking at a public event, signaled that negotiations are ongoing and that Washington is pursuing a broader grand bargain aimed at reshaping Iran’s economic integration with the world.
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 6.8582 vs. 6.8593 previous
On Wednesday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) sets the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead at 6.8582 compared to the previous day's fix of 6.8593 and 6.8096 Reuters estimate.
Japanese Yen bulls seem hesitant despite Iran diplomacy hopes; USD/JPY trades below 159.00
The USD/JPY pair is seen consolidating the previous day's losses and oscillating in a narrow band below the 159.00 mark during the Asian session on Wednesday.
EUR/USD holds near 1.1800 due to rising optimism on US-Iran talks
EUR/USD remains flat after seven days of gains, trading around 1.1790 during the Asian hours on Wednesday.
Japan Machinery Orders (YoY) registered at 24.7% above expectations (8.5%) in February
Japan Machinery Orders (YoY) registered at 24.7% above expectations (8.5%) in February
Japan Machinery Orders (MoM) came in at 13.6%, above forecasts (-1.1%) in February
Japan Machinery Orders (MoM) came in at 13.6%, above forecasts (-1.1%) in February
South Korea Unemployment Rate dipped from previous 2.9% to 2.7% in March
South Korea Unemployment Rate dipped from previous 2.9% to 2.7% in March
Singapore: Growth resilience faces external risks – DBS
DBS economist Chua Han Teng highlights that Singapore’s 1Q26 GDP growth was resilient, with real GDP up 4.6% year-on-year, but warns that the Iran war shock and global slowdown pose downside risks.