Australia Consumer Inflation Expectations increased to 5.9% in April from previous 5.2%.Australia Consumer Inflation Expectations increased to 5.9% in April from previous 5.2%

Pound Sterling receives support as Middle East tensions ease.Pound Sterling receives support as Middle East tensions ease

ICYMI - China to issue 15.5bn yuan offshore bonds, largest sale since October 2023.China will issue 15.5bn yuan ($2.3bn) in offshore bonds in Hong Kong on April 22, marking its largest CNH sale since October 2023 and supporting yuan liquidity amid global market volatility.

British Pound Price Action Setup: GBP/USD, EUR/GBP, GBP/JPY.The British pound has been one of the stronger performers in recent sessions, with GBP/USD extending higher from its cycle low while EUR/GBP and GBP/JPY present diverging technical setups.

Thailand central bank cuts 2026 growth, says no limits to worst-case scenarios if war continues.Thailand faces slower growth this year due to the Iran war and there ‌are almost "no limits" to worst-case economic scenarios if the conflict continues, a senior central bank official told Reuters.

Foreign investors flee Thailand as Iran war, energy shock dash hope for economic revival.Foreign investors are selling Thai assets as an energy shock from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran threatens to snuff out hopes for an economic revival under Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and exposes the policy paralysis that is gripping ​Bangkok.

Japan finance chief says agreed with US to intensify FX communication.Japan and the U.S. agreed to intensify ​communication on exchange rates, Japanese Finance ‌Minister Satsuki Katayama said after her meeting with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday.

Israeli Security Cabinet to discuss possible ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon — Reuters.Israeli Security Cabinet to discuss possible ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon — Reuters

A very surprising run to all-time highs – North American Session Market Wrap for April 15.April 15th, 2026 North-American Session Recap – Markets reach all-time highs in a surprising explosion as Traders price in very optimistic results ahead of tomorrow's US-Iran negotiations. Check up the latest trends and developments, daily asset and FX performance, what changed fundamentally and what's coming up in the session ahead.

US ramps up Iran pressure as officials warn blockade impact could take months.US officials warn Iran may take months to yield under a naval blockade, despite Trump saying the war is near an end, with talks stalled and demands on uranium enrichment still far apart.

Australia unemployment rate expected to remain unchanged at 4.3% in March.Australia unemployment rate expected to remain unchanged at 4.3% in March

Economic calendar in Asia Thursday, April 16. Australian jobs, China GDP & eco activity.China's first-quarter GDP is expected to show a modest pickup in growth, supported by resilient exports, though the outlook for the remainder of 2026 is increasingly clouded by external risks and weak domestic demand.

Natural Gas Price Forecast: Bearish Momentum Builds Below Key Support.Natural gas confirms a bearish trend reversal below key support, with momentum favoring further downside, though a developing wedge pattern introduces potential for increased volatility.

United States Net Long-Term TIC Flows registered at $58.6B above expectations ($36.6B) in February.United States Net Long-Term TIC Flows registered at $58.6B above expectations ($36.6B) in February

China: Structural export strength and chip constraints – Standard Chartered.China: Structural export strength and chip constraints – Standard Chartered

Fed's Musalem: Easing tariff impact will help lower inflation.Fed's Musalem: Easing tariff impact will help lower inflation

IMF says Bank of Japan can see through inflationary shock from Iran war.The Bank of Japan can see through inflationary pressures from the war in the Middle East as any second-round effects on broader prices will be limited, Rahul Anand, the International Monetary Fund's mission chief for Japan, told Reuters on Wednesday.

SGD: Policy-induced appreciation to counter inflation – DBS.SGD: Policy-induced appreciation to counter inflation – DBS

Natural Gas, WTI Oil, Brent Oil Forecasts – Oil Prices Move Lower As Traders Focus On Ceasefire Extension.According to recent reports, U.S. and Iran may extend ceasefire by two weeks.

USD/JPY steady below 160.00 amid Japan intervention risks.USD/JPY steady below 160.00 amid Japan intervention risks

KRW: Tech cycle and NPS hedging shift back bullish case – MUFG.KRW: Tech cycle and NPS hedging shift back bullish case – MUFG

BoE's Bailey says progress on global stablecoin standards has slowed.Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said on Wednesday that progress on establishing ​international standards for so-called stablecoins, cryptoassets which ‌are pegged to a fiat currency such as the dollar, had slowed over the last year.

China: Import strength offsets export cooling – UOB.China: Import strength offsets export cooling – UOB

WTI Oil holds steady as US troop buildup, Iran talks keep prices in balance.WTI Oil holds steady as US troop buildup, Iran talks keep prices in balance

U.S. Dollar Moves Lower As Builder Sentiment Falls: Analysis For EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/CAD, USD/JPY.The American currency moved lower as traders focused on the weak NAHB Housing Market Index report.

Crude Oil Analysis: WTI remains weak below the $90 level.Recent sessions have been challenging for WTI crude, which had shown strength just weeks ago. Over the last six trading sessions, the price has declined by more than 15%, not only falling below the $100 level, but also remaining below the key psychological level of $90 per barrel.

ECB's Nagel: As long as Hormuz is not resolved, the danger of higher inflation rises.ECB's Nagel: As long as Hormuz is not resolved, the danger of higher inflation rises

ECB to warn bankers about new Anthropic model risks, source says.European Central Bank supervisors are set to warn bankers ​about the risks posed by ‌Anthropic's new artificial intelligence model that might supercharge cyberattacks, one source familiar ​with the situation told Reuters.

Oil: Supply shock sustains inflation risks – Rabobank.Oil: Supply shock sustains inflation risks – Rabobank

ASEAN-6: Differentiated tightening paths after energy shock – DBS.ASEAN-6: Differentiated tightening paths after energy shock – DBS