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Asia market update: JP GDP strength surprises; CN record-high loans; Focus on AU RBA Rate Decision. - Currencies generally stronger as JPY/USD rose 0.5% amid further signs of sustainable inflation in Japan with Sumitomo Mitsui Bank saying it will raise wages by ~8% this year - but the big surprise w

Ukraine deal hopes continue to lift the Dax and others, while US stocks have shrugged off yet more inflation news thanks to signs of a delay on tariffs, says Chris Beauchamp, Chief Market Analyst at online trading platform IG. Tariff delay gives stocks a boost Tariffs and inflation remain the only t

US Dollar (USD) traded subdued overnight in absence of fresh catalyst. DXY was last seen at 108 levels, OCBC's FX analysts Frances Cheung and Christopher Wong note. Deceleration in core CPI may weigh on USD "In the semi-annual testimony to Senate Banking panel overnight, Fed Chair Powell signalled t

EUR/USD could depreciate as Trump’s administration is advancing a plan for reciprocal tariffs. The Eurozone faces the risk of reciprocal tariffs since it imposes a 10% duty on US automobile imports. The US Dollar may appreciate as Fed’s Powell signaled there is no urgency to cut interest rates. EUR/

The Canadian Dollar (CAD) has softened in response to news of reciprocal tariffs on imported steel and aluminum to the US. Canada is one of the US’ top suppliers, particularly for quality grades, with sales representing about 5% of total exports to the US, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osbo

Summary A lot has happened since President Trump took office for his second term. In this report, we examine a few of the key takeaways from President Trump's first few weeks in office, including why the European Union could be Trump's next tariff target and why Trump has less leverage over China th