Australia Imports (MoM) fell from previous 0.8% to -3.2% in February.Australia Imports (MoM) fell from previous 0.8% to -3.2% in February

Australia Exports (MoM) rose from previous -0.9% to 4.9% in January.Australia Exports (MoM) rose from previous -0.9% to 4.9% in January

Japan Monetary Base (YoY) declined to -11.6% in March from previous -10.6%.Japan Monetary Base (YoY) declined to -11.6% in March from previous -10.6%

Chatter that Trump will float the idea of using ground troops in Iran in his address.Unconfirmed reports (Fautuks Network on twitter / X being cited) citing Fox News suggest Trump may signal the possible use of ground troops to secure Iranian uranium in an upcoming speech, a scenario analysts say would involve complex and high-risk operations

US President Donald Trump is set to speak to nation on the war with Iran.US President Donald Trump is set to speak to nation on the war with Iran

South Korea: Growth outlook supported by chips and fiscal boost – ING.South Korea: Growth outlook supported by chips and fiscal boost – ING

South Korea Consumer Price Index Growth (YoY) came in at 2.2% below forecasts (2.4%) in March.South Korea Consumer Price Index Growth (YoY) came in at 2.2% below forecasts (2.4%) in March

SGD: MAS tightening path supports currency – Standard Chartered.SGD: MAS tightening path supports currency – Standard Chartered

GBP/JPY Price Analysis: Rebounds but faces stiff resistance at 211.00.GBP/JPY Price Analysis: Rebounds but faces stiff resistance at 211.00

MYR: Resilient macro backdrop supports Ringgit – DBS.MYR: Resilient macro backdrop supports Ringgit – DBS

USD/JPY drifts near 159.00 as ceasefire hopes and Tokyo warnings collide.USD/JPY drifts near 159.00 as ceasefire hopes and Tokyo warnings collide

The rebound continues, and it's not an April's Fool – North American Session Market Wrap for April.April 1st, 2026 North-American Session Recap – Bulls seemingly don't believe that the recent turn in narrative is an April Fool's joke, pushing risk-asset to a second consecutive rally. Check up the latest trends and developments, daily asset and FX performance, what changed fundamentally and what's coming up in the session ahead.

Asia FX: Defensive Dollar bias with KRW and INR vulnerable – TD Securities.Asia FX: Defensive Dollar bias with KRW and INR vulnerable – TD Securities

TRADING DAY April fool of hope.Stocks rose on Wednesday and oil and the dollar fell on continued optimism that de-escalation in the Middle East is imminent. U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. will leave Iran pretty quickly, and attention now turns to his televised address later on Wednesday evening.

Natural Gas Price Forecast: Bearish Trend Pressures Key Support Levels.Natural gas remains under pressure below key trendlines, with increasing downside risk toward $2.62 and potentially $2.30 if critical support levels fail.

LatAm: Diverging Brazil and Peru flow story – BNY.LatAm: Diverging Brazil and Peru flow story – BNY

US 10-year yield steadies as strong data backs steady Fed rate outlook.US 10-year yield steadies as strong data backs steady Fed rate outlook

Event calendar in Asia Thursday, April 2, 2026 - Trump will be speaking.There is still US troop movement to the Middle East so regardless of what he says he might sneak in a ground assault some time over the weekend.

BoK: Higher inflation path points to July hike – ING.BoK: Higher inflation path points to July hike – ING

USD/JPY faces major technical pressure from bearish RSI divergence - In-depth FX analysis.USD/JPY Technical Analysis: USD/JPY edges lower from weekly highs as the Petrodollar demand fades and President Trump signals a wind-down of hostilities. With Japan's energy dependency driving recent Yen weakness, all eyes turn to the Bank of Japan's April 28th meeting, where a rate hike to 1% remains heavily priced.

Malaysia: BNM growth upgrade and stable OPR support MYR – Commerzbank.Malaysia: BNM growth upgrade and stable OPR support MYR – Commerzbank

Natural Gas, WTI Oil, Brent Oil Forecasts – Oil Moves Lower As Pullback Continues.Oil traders are waiting for Trump's comments on Iran.

Pound-to-Euro Forecast: GBP Rebounds as Bond Yields Fall.The Pound Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate crawled up from a near one-month low on Wednesday, as hopes for peace in the Middle East saw UK bond yields fall, easing concerns about the strain on the British public finances. Latest — Exchange Rates:Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR): 1.14599 (+0.15%)Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD): 1.33099 (+0.51%)Euro to.

China: Growth outlook stays resilient – Standard Chartered.China: Growth outlook stays resilient – Standard Chartered

Asia FX: Cautious risk tone with peace doubts – MUFG.Asia FX: Cautious risk tone with peace doubts – MUFG

India: Fuel duty cuts strain budget outlook – DBS.India: Fuel duty cuts strain budget outlook – DBS

USD/JPY Price Forecast: Momentum cools as price slips below short-term average.USD/JPY Price Forecast: Momentum cools as price slips below short-term average

US Dollar Index slides as Iran ceasefire talk unwinds the March rally.US Dollar Index slides as Iran ceasefire talk unwinds the March rally

U.S. Dollar Retreats As Traders Focus On U.S. – Iran Talks: Analysis For EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/CAD, USD/JPY.U.S. and Iran have traded demands to end the war in the Middle East.

French Navy chief speaking regarding the Strait of Hormuz.The Marine Nationale fields a well-rounded modern fleet centered on the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, the only one of its kind outside the US, carrying Rafale M fighters and E-2C Hawkeye aircraft. Its surface fleet includes FREMM multi-mission frigates, La Fayette-class stealth frigates, and Mistral-class amphibious assault ships.