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…

USD/JPY Navigates Geopolitical Tensions, Intervention Threats, and Divergent Central Bank Paths Amidst Persistent Yen Weakness

The USD/JPY currency pair maintained a firm stance on Wednesday, trading around the 159.10 mark, up nearly 0.20% on the day and snapping a two-day losing streak, despite a broader…

Rabobank Forecasts EUR/GBP to Grind Higher Towards 0.88 by Autumn Amid Shifting Central Bank Expectations and UK Growth Concerns

London, UK – Rabobank’s Senior FX Strategist, Jane Foley, projects a gradual appreciation of the EUR/GBP exchange rate, forecasting a move towards 0.88 by the autumn. This outlook is predicated…

MAS Elevates 2026 Inflation Forecasts Amid Persistent Energy Price Pressures, Signalling Potential Monetary Policy Tightening

Singapore’s monetary authority, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), has upwardly revised its 2026 core and headline inflation forecast ranges, moving them to 1.5–2.5% from the previous 1.0–2.0% projection issued…

Global Markets Brace for Significant Downturn as Failed US-Iran Talks Send Brent Crude Surging and Equity Futures Plummet

Global equity markets are poised for a substantial negative open, with futures indicating losses exceeding 1%, as a direct consequence of the breakdown in negotiations between the United States and…

Gold Price Stagnates Amid Escalating Geopolitical Tensions and Persistent Inflation Concerns, Oil Surges on Strait of Hormuz Blockade Threat

The price of Gold (XAU/USD) exhibited limited movement during Monday’s Asian trading hours, hovering around $4,670 per troy ounce after an initial gap down. This muted reaction for the traditional…

DBS Group Research Forecasts Robust 5.5% GDP Growth for Malaysia in 1Q26 Amidst Global AI Tailwinds and Contained Inflation

KUALA LUMPUR – DBS Group Research anticipates Malaysia’s advance Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to register a robust 5.5% year-on-year growth in the first quarter of 2026, a slight moderation from…

China’s Economy Shows Signs of Reflation as Producer Prices Turn Positive, Energy Costs Drive Inflationary Pressures

China’s economy is exhibiting early but significant signs of a shift away from persistent deflationary pressures, marked by a rebound in producer price inflation (PPI) to positive territory for the…