PBOC pledges to maintain accommodative policy amid weak demand, external shocks

The selloff picked up steam after US President Donald Trump said the tentative ceasefire with Iran was over, raising the prospect of renewed military conflict

Bitcoin weakens as Trump’s remarks raise fresh Iran war concerns

The US dollar index, which measures its strength against a basket of six currencies, was little changed on the day at 101.19.

US dollar steady around 1-week high after Trump says Iran MOU ‘over’

Since taking office in October, Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi has vowed to boost investment and focus on spending to revitalise the economy.

Japan considers policy wording change as BOJ independence fears roil bonds

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The RBNZ has slashed rates by 325 basis points since August 2024 to support a struggling economy .

New Zealand raises rates by 25 bps to 2.5%, flags further hikes to curb inflation pressures

The Kospi fell as much as 4 per cent in early trade to its lowest level since May 20, before erasing losses to turn higher on a rebound on Wednesday.

South Korea to closely watch risks around stock market volatility

“The Board will continue to act as needed to ensure inflation returns to target and the labour market to sustainable full employment,” said RBA assistant governor Sarah Hunter.

Australia central banker says oil shock yet to slow economy

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Against the British pound, the Japanese currency fell to its lowest point since 2007 at 217.20, before paring some losses.

Yen pinned near 40-year low with investors wary of intervention

China’s economy has slowed significantly since April, with retail sales and fixed-asset investment falling at a pace unseen since the pandemic. 

Beijing bolsters Hong Kong bond, gold trading in global renminbi push