New Zealand’s BusinessNZ PSI fell to 46 in March from 48, signaling continued contraction in services activity.
Vance said US-Iran talks failed; Trump threatened Strait of Hormuz blockade; Iran warned forceful response to attacks.
S&P 500 climbed on cooler CPI; Fed steadied as Iran war talks eased fears, despite ceasefire doubts.
Futures hit resistance then reversed; downside targets set for S&P, Nasdaq, Dow amid peace-talks uncertainty.
China’s CPI eased to 1.0% after Lunar New Year; PPI rose to 0.5%, ending deflation.
DBS sees Malaysia 1Q26 GDP growth easing to 5.5%, driven by exports, AI demand, and resilient spending.
TD Securities sees China March exports easing; input costs rise, imports may jump, retail soft, GDP 4.8%.
Korean won trades below 1,500; Middle East war drives moves; equities undervalued, foreign profit-taking, possible rebound.
DBS forecasts Singapore NODX rising seventh month in March 2026, led by electronics and AI demand.
Australian dollar steadies near 0.7070 as US-Iran talks loom; resistance 0.7100, support around 0.7026.
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