Monthly Archives: May 2026
Australia’s March Trade Balance Swings to Deficit, Raising Pressure on Australian Dollar and Rate Outlook
Written on May 7, 2026 at 6:26 am, by josephine
Australia’s March trade balance unexpectedly swung to a A$1.841B deficit, missing forecasts for a A$4.25B surplus.
Australia Exports Slide in March, Raising Downside Risks for AUD and ASX Resource Stocks
Written on May 7, 2026 at 6:23 am, by josephine
Australia’s exports fell 2.7% in March, reversing February’s 4.9% gain, signaling a month-on-month decline.
Australia’s March imports jump 14.1%, fuelling bets on a more hawkish Reserve Bank stance
Written on May 7, 2026 at 6:03 am, by josephine
Australia’s imports jumped 14.1% in March after a 3.2% decline in February, signaling a sharp rebound.
Australia’s March Trade Surplus Miss Fuels AUD Downside Bets as RBA Cut Risks Rise
Written on May 7, 2026 at 6:00 am, by josephine
Australia’s March trade surplus hit 1,841 million, missing forecasts of 4,250 million by 2,409 million.
PBoC sets firmer yuan fixing as easing bets grow amid growth worries and dollar strength
Written on May 7, 2026 at 5:57 am, by josephine
PBoC set Thursday’s USD/CNY fixing at 6.8487, stressing exchange-rate stability, growth support, and policy tools.
Japan’s Mimura steps up yen watch as USD/JPY tests 160s, keeping intervention threat alive
Written on May 7, 2026 at 5:53 am, by josephine
Japan’s top FX official Mimura will monitor yen moves, stays silent on intervention; BoJ policy shift.
AUD/USD Holds Highs as Risk Appetite Builds
Written on May 7, 2026 at 5:17 am, by josephine
AUD/USD holds near four-year highs as risk appetite, lower oil and RBA hike bets offset trade risks.
USD/JPY Holds Below 156 as Yen Intervention Risk and BoJ Outlook Offset Weak Dollar
Written on May 7, 2026 at 4:56 am, by josephine
USD/JPY held near mid-156s as yen intervention fears, BoJ outlook, and US-Iran headlines pressured dollar.
WTI dips below $93.50 as US-Iran deal hopes offset tightening inventories and Asian demand
Written on May 7, 2026 at 4:53 am, by josephine
WTI slips near $93.25 as US-Iran deal hopes ease Hormuz fears; US inventories fall again, Goldman notes.
BoJ minutes show split over faster rate rises as oil-driven inflation risks keep yen in focus
Written on May 7, 2026 at 4:23 am, by josephine
BoJ minutes show split views; many back 0.75% amid oil risks, urging gradual hikes or faster.
