China’s PMI climbed to 52.2, lifting AUD/USD as RBA policy, China demand, iron ore drive AUD.
China’s Ratingdog Manufacturing PMI rose to 52.2 in April, beating forecasts of 51, signalling expansion.
USD/JPY dipped near 160.25 as yen firmed on intervention fears; traders awaited US GDP and PCE data.
AUD/USD climbed to 0.7130 after Australian inflation rose; markets await China PMI and Fed developments.
Japan’s industrial production grew 2.3% year-on-year in March, accelerating from 0.4% and signalling improving factory output conditions.
Japan’s retail trade rose 1.3% month-on-month in March, rebounding sharply from the previous -2% decline.
Japan’s March industrial output fell 0.5%, missing forecasts for a 1.1% rise, highlighting unexpected decline.
WTI traded near $104.90 as US blockade on Iran continued and UAE announced OPEC exit.
GBP/USD slipped to 1.3460 before closing 1.3480; BoE decision and key US data loom.
Trump vows to maintain Iran naval blockade until nuclear deal; Iran warns action; WTI oil jumps.
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