WTI sticks to positive bias above $92.00 amid Middle East tensions.WTI sticks to positive bias above $92.00 amid Middle East tensions

India digital currency push targets its leaky welfare system.In the western Indian village of Phulenagar, Samadhan Sonawane set up a drip irrigation system on his small onion farm using digital currency issued directly from the central bank.

Japan PMI shows manufacturing surge as services slowdown caps growth.Japan's composite PMI eased to 52.4 (exp. 51.4) as manufacturing surged to 54.9 but services slowed to 51.2.

Japan Jibun Bank Manufacturing PMI came in at 54.9, above expectations (51.8) in April.Japan Jibun Bank Manufacturing PMI came in at 54.9, above expectations (51.8) in April

Japan Jibun Bank Services PMI fell from previous 53.4 to 51.2 in April.Japan Jibun Bank Services PMI fell from previous 53.4 to 51.2 in April

Australian Dollar gains traction as Trump extends Iran ceasefire, Australian PMIs rebound into expansion.Australian Dollar gains traction as Trump extends Iran ceasefire, Australian PMIs rebound into expansion

Rupee falls for a 3rd day, loses 30 paise to 93.79/$.The Indian rupee experienced its third consecutive daily decline, closing at 93.79/80 against the dollar. This depreciation was fueled by escalating crude oil prices, driven by geopolitical tensions in West Asia and US President Trump's threats towards Iran.

South Korea Q1 growth surges past forecasts on semiconductor export boom.South Korea's Q1 GDP rose 1.7% q/q and 3.6% y/y (exp. 2.7%, prev.

Australia S&P Global Manufacturing PMI increased to 51 in April from previous 49.8.Australia S&P Global Manufacturing PMI increased to 51 in April from previous 49.8

Australia's S&P Global Manufacturing PMI rises to 51.0 in April.Australia's S&P Global Manufacturing PMI rises to 51.0 in April

Australia S&P Global Composite PMI increased to 50.1 in April from previous 46.6.Australia S&P Global Composite PMI increased to 50.1 in April from previous 46.6

Japanese yen price action setups: Oil surge revives USD/JPY, AUD/JPY upside risk.USD/JPY remains arguably the cleanest read on shifting sentiment towards the prospects for a lasting peace in the Middle East, with the incredibly tight linkage to US yields and yield spreads over the past week looking almost entirely explained by fluctuations in crude oil futures. Where they move, yields and spreads have tended to follow.

USD/JPY steadies ahead of Japan CPI and US PMIs.USD/JPY steadies ahead of Japan CPI and US PMIs

South Korea Consumer Sentiment Index: 99.2 (April) vs previous 107.South Korea Consumer Sentiment Index: 99.2 (April) vs previous 107

IDR: Stability-first stance supports currency – Societe Generale.IDR: Stability-first stance supports currency – Societe Generale

Natural Gas Price Forecast: Resistance Confluence Limits Upside.Natural gas tests resistance near key moving averages as volatility compresses, with upside capped by trendlines and downside risk persisting below $2.72 support.

Economic and event calendar in Asia Thursday, April 23, 2026.Australia's PMIs are expected to remain in contraction today (the flash readings for April). PMIs returned to contraction in March as demand weakened and cost pressures surged.

Pound-to-Euro Forecast: GBP Hits Three-Week Best on UK Inflation.The Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate edged higher on Wednesday, touching a three-week high as markets digested the UK's latest inflation figures and their implications for interest rate expectations. Latest — Exchange Rates:Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR): 1.15346 (+0.27%)Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD): 1.35076 (-0.02%)Euro to Dollar.

IDR: Policy on hold as BI defends currency – ING.IDR: Policy on hold as BI defends currency – ING

USD/JPY Angles Towards 160.00 as EUR/JPY, GBP/JPY Grasp Supports.It was a rough first two weeks of Q2 for the US Dollar, which fast went from bullish breakout potential to oversold on the four-hour chart. This fed rallies in both EUR/USD and GBP/USD but, notably, USD/JPY held up fairly well and for the past few weeks has held within a range-bound formation as buyers have continued to show support around prior resistance.

GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Holds above 215.00 as momentum fades.GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Holds above 215.00 as momentum fades

China: Policy goals support non-fossil shift – Standard Chartered.China: Policy goals support non-fossil shift – Standard Chartered

WTI rallies back into $92 as extended ceasefire fails to calm supply fears.WTI rallies back into $92 as extended ceasefire fails to calm supply fears

United States 20-Year Bond Auction rose from previous 4.817% to 4.883%.United States 20-Year Bond Auction rose from previous 4.817% to 4.883%

Markets steady with ceasefire talks in the balance, Warsh confirmation hearing.In today's episode, Nick and Jonny discuss a relative calm in the markets as US-Iran ceasefire negotiations hang in the balance, as well as dissecting Kevin Warsh's confirmation hearing and potential implications for US monetary policy.

Revolut aims to secure French and US licences this year, Western Europe CEO says.Revolut hopes to secure licences in France ​and the United States this year, its CEO for Western Europe said, which are key ‌markets for accelerating the bank's growth as it seeks to compete with established lenders.

Russia Producer Price Index (MoM) increased to 2% in March from previous 0.5%.Russia Producer Price Index (MoM) increased to 2% in March from previous 0.5%

Russia Producer Price Index (YoY) declined to -7.8% in March from previous -5.2%.Russia Producer Price Index (YoY) declined to -7.8% in March from previous -5.2%

Bessent says Gulf, Asian allies request swap lines, UAE and US would benefit from one.U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent ​said on Wednesday that a number of allies ‌in the Gulf region and in Asia have requested currency swap lines from the United States ​to help deal with energy shocks ​and other fallout from the Middle East ⁠war.

Russia Industrial Output above expectations (0.9%) in March: Actual (2.3%).Russia Industrial Output above expectations (0.9%) in March: Actual (2.3%)