Canadian Dollar edges lower as rising US inflation bolster Fed rate hike outlook.Canadian Dollar edges lower as rising US inflation bolster Fed rate hike outlook

Indian Rupee falls further as oil prices extend advance.Indian Rupee falls further as oil prices extend advance

WTI hold gains near $102.50 after drone attacks on UAE, Saudi Arabia.WTI hold gains near $102.50 after drone attacks on UAE, Saudi Arabia

China April Data Misses Across the Board as Domestic Demand Weakens Sharply.China's economic data deteriorated sharply in April, with industrial production, retail sales, and fixed asset investment all missing expectations as domestic demand weakened against a backdrop of prolonged Middle East conflict and rising external uncertainty.

Trump-Xi Summit Disappoints, Inflation Fears Fuel Bond Yield Surge.Equities: Wall Street pulled back ahead of the weekend, with the S&P 500 closing lower at 7,409, putting a pause to its prior 6-week run of weekly gains with a loss of 0.4% for the week of 11 May. Tech shares led the decline as investors re-evaluated software vs.

EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Gathers strength above 184.50, but remains capped below Bollinger midpoint.EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Gathers strength above 184.50, but remains capped below Bollinger midpoint

Euro declines as risk aversion, Fed rate hike odds increase.Euro declines as risk aversion, Fed rate hike odds increase

BoE's Breeden says political uncertainty is hitting the business environment — FT.BoE's Breeden says political uncertainty is hitting the business environment — FT

Bonds get a taste of oil's demand destruction.A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole.

Oil News: Crude Oil Futures Signal More Upside as Supply Risks Grow.Crude oil futures eye a breakout as Iran risks grow, Hormuz stays restricted, and falling inventories tighten global oil supplies.

Swiss Franc flatlines near multi-week low on Fed hike repricing.Swiss Franc flatlines near multi-week low on Fed hike repricing

AUD/JPY Price Forecast: Tests ascending triangle bottom near 113.00.AUD/JPY Price Forecast: Tests ascending triangle bottom near 113.00

Rupee slides to record low at 96.18 vs USD as surge in global yields compounds oil price pain.The rupee hit an all-time low of 96.18 against the dollar on Monday, extending its decline due to soaring global bond yields driven by high energy prices from the Iran war. This marks the currency's fifth consecutive session of record lows, making it Asia's worst performer this year.

Rupee slides to record low as surge in global yields compounds oil price pain.The Indian rupee fell to an ​all-time low on Monday ‌as stubbornly high energy prices due to the Iran ​war sent global ​bond yields soaring, denting risk ⁠appetite and deepening ​economic headwinds confronting the world's ​third-largest crude importer.

investingLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Rising oil, yields, war stress weigh on markets.Global markets were roiled on Monday as a toxic combination of surging oil prices, rising bond yields and deepening geopolitical strains from the Iran war sent equities lower across Asia, extending the losses that swept Wall Street at the end of last week.

Rupee caught in cross-currents of US yield surge, oil-led risk aversion.The Indian rupee is likely to dip at Monday's open, with a jump in U.S. Treasury yields and the resulting risk-off mood ​souring market sentiment already hit by high oil prices.

China's NBS: Internal drivers remain strong while economy faces external challenges.China's NBS: Internal drivers remain strong while economy faces external challenges

Global bond rout deepens as inflation fears mount.Bonds from Tokyo to New York extended losses on Monday as rising energy prices from the ongoing Middle East war fanned inflation fears and stoked ​investor wagers on rate hikes from global central banks.

Natural Gas News: Will Heat Forecasts Push Futures Above $3.107?.Natural gas prices rallied after bullish weather forecasts and a supportive storage report shifted market sentiment ahead of summer demand.

Oil Breaks Above $111 as US-Iran Conflict Enters Dangerous New Phase.Brent crude exploded above $111 in Asian trading as traders returned from the weekend facing a geopolitical backdrop that had deteriorated sharply on multiple fronts at once.

China April data misses badly, Iran war and weak demand weigh. Retail sales growth plunge..China's April retail sales rose just 0.2%, the weakest since 2022, while industrial output grew only 4.1%, badly missing forecasts, as the Iran war and sluggish domestic demand weighed.

New Zealand Dollar holds losses below 0.5850 on weak Chinese data.New Zealand Dollar holds losses below 0.5850 on weak Chinese data

China Fixed Asset Investment (YTD) (YoY) registered at -1.6%, below expectations (1.6%) in April.China Fixed Asset Investment (YTD) (YoY) registered at -1.6%, below expectations (1.6%) in April

China's Retail Sales rise 0.2% in April, Industrial Production up 4.1%.China's Retail Sales rise 0.2% in April, Industrial Production up 4.1%

Japan's 10-year bond yield hits 1996 high as fresh debt plans emerge. Extra budget coming.Japan's 10-year bond yield hit its highest since 1996 at 4.2% after a government source confirmed fresh debt issuance is planned to fund a supplementary budget to offset Iran war energy costs.

Rupee seen testing record lows; bonds to extend fall on Iran war jitters.The Indian rupee could plumb to record lows again this week, while bonds are expected to extend their fall, as investors fret over growth-inflation risks facing Asia's third-largest economy on account of the ​Iran war.

NZ Services Sector Still Contracting Despite April Rebound as Fuel Costs Bite.New Zealand's services sector showed signs of stabilization in April, though activity remained in contraction territory as firms continued to grapple with rising fuel costs and disruption linked to the Middle East conflict. BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index improved from 46.2 to 48.9, but still below the 50 expansion threshold.

Strong US Inflation Lifts Dollar, Pressures Risk Assets.US stocks fell toward the end of last week after CPI and PPI data came in higher than expected. This increased worries that US inflation may stay high, which pushed long-term US interest rates higher.

Singapore April 2026 non-oil exports +24.5% y/y vs prior 15.30%.Singapore's non-oil domestic exports surged 24.5% year-on-year in April, dramatically beating the median forecast of 10.9% growth, driven by strong electronics shipments including integrated circuits and PCs on robust AI-related demand, though the Singapore dollar was little changed on the data release.

Asia shares slip, oil prices pile pressure on bonds.Asia share markets slipped on Monday as fresh drone attacks in the Gulf pushed up oil prices and bond yields, while the AI boom is set to be tested by earnings ​from tech-diva Nvidia this week.