US President Trump Confirms Iran Talks in Islamabad Amid Renewed Threats and Hormuz Tensions

United States President Donald Trump announced via Truth Social that American representatives are slated to engage in negotiations with Iran in Islamabad, Pakistan, commencing Monday evening. This diplomatic initiative, however,…

China: Policy easing expectations trimmed – DBS | FXStreet

DBS Group Research economists have reported that China’s economy achieved a 5.0% year-on-year GDP growth in the first quarter of 2026, marking an acceleration from the 4.5% recorded in Q4…

AI: Competitive edge debate – UBS | FXStreet

The global economy stands at the precipice of a technological transformation, with Artificial Intelligence frequently heralded as the next great catalyst for productivity growth. However, according to Paul Donovan, Chief…

DBS Group Research Forecasts Rising Singapore Inflation in March 2026 Amid Middle East Energy Pressures

Singapore is bracing for an uptick in inflationary pressures in March 2026, with DBS Group Research projecting a rise in both core and headline inflation figures. The financial institution anticipates…

President Trump Expresses Trust in Iranians, Announces Weekend Talks in Islamabad Amidst Diplomatic Push for Nuclear De-escalation

In a significant diplomatic overture, then-US President Donald Trump stated in an interview with ABC News that he could trust Iranians, announcing that direct talks between American and Iranian representatives…

Geopolitical Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz Drive Market Volatility, Soften US Dollar Momentum Amid Lingering Uncertainty

The US Dollar Index (DXY) finds itself losing upward momentum, currently hovering near the critical 98.00 psychological threshold. This shift comes as a fleeting sense of relief, spurred by news…

Geopolitical Tensions and Monetary Policy Divergence Drive EUR/USD Retreat

The EUR/USD currency pair is trading in negative territory, hovering near 1.1780 during the early Asian session on Friday, marking a notable retreat from its recent eight-week highs. This downward…

Commerzbank Warns Against Overreliance on Short-Term Carry Trade Gains Despite Robust Recent Performance in G10 and Emerging Markets

Commerzbank strategist Michael Pfister has issued a cautionary note regarding the recent strong performance of G10 and Emerging Markets (EM) carry trades, highlighting that while these strategies have delivered significant…

Oil Prices Stabilize Amid Hopes for US-Iran Ceasefire and Strait of Hormuz Reopening

Global oil prices maintained stability around USD 95 per barrel this week, as market attention remained acutely focused on the evolving diplomatic prospects for a potential ceasefire agreement between the…

Australia’s March Employment Report Looms: RBA’s Hawkish Stance Reinforced Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Inflationary Pressures

Australia is poised to release its keenly awaited monthly employment report for March on Thursday at 01:30 GMT, a data point that will be scrutinized by economists, policymakers, and market…