investingLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: US-Iran talks again may be as soon as Thursday.AP reported, citing U.S. officials, that another round of talks between Washington and Tehran could take place as soon as Thursday. This followed Reuters reporting that negotiations remain alive despite the lack of a breakthrough over the weekend.

RBA's Hauser Warns of ‘Central Banker's Nightmare' as Oil Shock Lifts Inflation, Hits Growth.The RBA is facing a “central banker's nightmare” as rising oil prices push inflation higher while threatening economic activity. Speaking in New York, Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser warned that the Middle East conflict is delivering a significant income shock to Australia, complicating the policy outlook at a time when inflation is already “too high.

Australian NAB Business Confidence Plunges to -29 as Middle East Shock Hits.Australian business confidence has collapsed at a pace only seen during the GFC and COVID, highlighting the immediate impact of Middle East tensions on sentiment. NAB Business Confidence plunged from 0 to -29 in March, marking the second-largest monthly decline in the survey's history.

US Dollar Index trades vulnerably near 98.40 on hopes of US-Iran second round of talks.US Dollar Index trades vulnerably near 98.40 on hopes of US-Iran second round of talks

Australian Consumer Sentiment Plunges as Fuel Prices Surge, RBA Still Set to Hike.Australian consumer sentiment has collapsed back to crisis-era levels as fuel prices and rising interest rates bite. but the RBA is still expected to press ahead with rate hikes as inflation remains the dominant concern.

Treasury Sec. Bessent: US should ‘wait and see' before lowering interest rates.Treasury Sec. Bessent: US should ‘wait and see' before lowering interest rates

China's March Trade Balance: Surplus shrinks sharply amid massive Import surges.China's March Trade Balance: Surplus shrinks sharply amid massive Import surges

China exports miss, imports surge as trade surplus shrinks sharply.China's March trade data showed a sharp divergence between imports and exports, with demand holding up domestically while external momentum disappointed expectations.

USD Index – Downside Remains at Risk Despite Fresh Signals of War Escalation.The dollar opened higher on Monday, following fresh signs of escalation in the Middle East after US/Iran peace talks failed, but lacked strength to maintain gains, reversing a good part of its overnight advance during European and early US trading.

Some China trade data dribbling out. Q1 trade data shows imports surge, exports stay firm.China's yuan-denominated imports rose 19.6% year-on-year in the first quarter, while exports increased 11.9%, according to customs data. Total trade (imports + exports) exceeded CNY 11 trillion for the first time on record, with growth marking the strongest pace in five years.

Japanese Yen strengthens to 159.00 against USD; bulls lack conviction amid Hormuz risks.Japanese Yen strengthens to 159.00 against USD; bulls lack conviction amid Hormuz risks

WTI remains subdued around $92.00 as reports suggest US-Iran further talks.WTI remains subdued around $92.00 as reports suggest US-Iran further talks

Bank of Korea governor nominee positive about won-denominated stablecoins.The nominee to become the Bank of Korea's governor agreed to introduce won-denominated stablecoins, saying ​they would play a role in the currency ‌ecosystem of the future, according to written remarks that were submitted on Monday to parliament.

Australia business confidence plunges to -29 as Iran war shock hits outlook.Australian business confidence collapsed in March, posting one of the sharpest deteriorations on record as firms reacted to the economic shock stemming from the Iran war and surging energy prices.

Australia National Australia Bank's Business Confidence: -29 (March) vs previous -1.Australia National Australia Bank's Business Confidence: -29 (March) vs previous -1

Australia National Australia Bank's Business Conditions declined to 6 in March from previous 7.Australia National Australia Bank's Business Conditions declined to 6 in March from previous 7

Japan finance minister asks trade minister to avoid remarks on BOJ policy.Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Tuesday she and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi had told ​the trade minister to avoid commenting on the ‌Bank of Japan's monetary policy, stressing decisions on policy tools should be left to the BOJ.

RBA's Hauser: Focused on preventing rise in inflation expectations.RBA's Hauser: Focused on preventing rise in inflation expectations

Dollar steady as US blocks Iranian ships, talks continue.The dollar ​was largely steady on Tuesday as investors weighed supply risks stemming from a U.S. blockade of Iranian ‌ships in the Strait of Hormuz against the prospect of continued dialogue between Washington and Tehran that could lead to a breakthrough.

RBA's Hauser not sure interest rates are at the right level to tame inflation.A top Australian central banker said on Monday he was not confident that interest rates were at the right level ​to tame inflation, but policymakers would now also need to ‌monitor the impact on economic activity from the Iran war.

Australia Westpac Consumer Confidence down to -12.5% in April from previous 1.2%.Australia Westpac Consumer Confidence down to -12.5% in April from previous 1.2%

Singapore central bank tightens monetary policy, as expected.Singapore's central bank tightened its monetary policy settings on Tuesday, in ​line with what most analysts polled by Reuters had expected, ‌as it forecast core inflation to pick up and remain elevated over coming quarters.

Singapore Gross Domestic Product (QoQ) came in at -0.3%, above expectations (-0.5%) in 1Q.Singapore Gross Domestic Product (QoQ) came in at -0.3%, above expectations (-0.5%) in 1Q

Singapore Gross Domestic Product (YoY) came in at 4.6% below forecasts (5.4%) in 1Q.Singapore Gross Domestic Product (YoY) came in at 4.6% below forecasts (5.4%) in 1Q

Katayama flags global talks, no new policy signals in her comments.Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama outlined her upcoming participation in a series of international meetings in Washington, signalling continued engagement on global financial and economic developments, though her remarks carried little in the way of new policy signals.

Push-pull data: UK retail sales rise but consumer spending weakens, fuel costs hit demand.UK consumer data for March painted a mixed picture, with retail sales boosted by seasonal factors while underlying spending remained subdued as higher fuel costs linked to the Middle East conflict weighed on households.

War drags on, recession risk rise & global trade growth slows sharply, fall signs expected.Recession risks are expected to become more pronounced later this year (US fall season) if the Middle East conflict continues, according to Allianz Trade's head of economic research, Ana Boata, who warned that the economic fallout is building steadily as the crisis drags on.

USD/JPY fades from near 160.00 as improving sentiment softens the US Dollar.USD/JPY fades from near 160.00 as improving sentiment softens the US Dollar

China: Innovation-led sectors stay in focus – HSBC.China: Innovation-led sectors stay in focus – HSBC

Uneasy quietness during the tense Ceasefire – North American Session Market Wrap for April 13.April 13th, 2026 North-American Session Recap – WTI gets tired from its own rollercoaster, while other assets struggle to find decent momentum with the uneasy geopolitical quietness. Check up the latest trends and developments, daily asset and FX performance, what changed fundamentally and what's coming up in the session ahead.