China’s consumer price inflation moderated in March as demand weakened typically after the Lunar New Year holiday, while producer prices exited deflation for the first time since 2022 as the Middle East conflict pushed up oil prices. Consumer prices rose 1.0 percent year-on-year in March, the National Bureau of Statistics reported Friday. This was slower
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Australia turns to Singapore for fuel security as Hormuz disruption tightens supply. Summary: PM Anthony Albanese in Singapore to secure fuel supply amid Hormuz disruption Singapore supplies ~55% of Australia’s petrol imports (South Korea supplies ~22% and India~11.5%) Australia imports ~84% of refined fuel, highlighting vulnerability Domestic diesel shortages already impacting mining and agriculture Singapore
Summary: BoJ’s Himino says Japan not currently in stagflation Warns prolonged Middle East conflict could create stagflation-like conditions Highlights policy dilemma: weaker growth vs rising inflation BoJ to assess scale and duration of shock before adjusting policy Reaffirms data-dependent approach at each meeting Signals flexibility, but no shift away from inflation target Bank of Japan
Producer prices in Japan were up 0.8 percent on month in March, the Bank of Japan said on Friday. That missed expectations for an increase of 0.9 percent following the upwardly revised 0.1 percent gain in February (originally -0.1 percent). Subscribe to continue reading the article. This article is part of our premium content offering.Subscribe
Indian banks are scrambling to unwind arbitrage trades between rupee non-deliverable forwards (NDFs) and onshore markets, as the deadline for meeting new onshore end-of-day position limits set by the Reserve Bank of India fast approaches. The RBI has given banks until April 10 to comply with a $100 million cap on net open positions in
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Trump warns Iran against charging Hormuz transit fees, as the issue becomes a flashpoint for global energy security and post-war power dynamics. Summary: Trump warns Iran against charging transit fees in the Strait of Hormuz Reports suggest some vessels may already be paying significant tolls Move challenges long-standing international law on free passage Comes amid
The US-Iran Ceasefire is still holding, but its threads are very thin. Back-and-forth threats from the Iranian side concerning their disagreements with Trump’s 15-point plan have almost led to a catastrophe, but the US Administration seems quite serious about the ongoing peace negotiations. While the White House originally denied Lebanon being part of the ceasefire
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Yesterday’s relief rally in software stocks was quickly crushed and today the war lows were promptly taken out. The IGV software ETF is down 4.6% on the day. While the war was going on, Anthropic released more details on Claude and just yesterday, Meta released a solid model that highlights that scaling laws still apply.
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Global markets have shifted from ceasefire euphoria to cautious consolidation, with Brent oil recovering from initial selloff and stabilizing at around $100, as traders await clarity from high-stakes talks in Islamabad. The initial relief rally in stocks has also stalled quickly, highlighting skepticism that the current truce can deliver a lasting de-escalation. At the center
2026.04.09 2026.04.09 Why Is the Gold Price Rising? Reasons Gold Goes Up and Down Artem Parshinhttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/artem-parshin/ In 2026, almost everyone asked, “Why is gold going up?” In just a few years, the gold rally has taken gold prices from $1,500 to $5,000 per ounce. Naturally, everyone wonders why gold is so expensive. In short, the
Q1 to reveal solid earnings growth The big six US banks are poised to report a strong round of earnings. All are expected to see a rise in earnings, with some likely to see very healthy double-digit increases. This is a reflection of the strength of the US economy, which has successfully navigated the challenges of Trump’s tariff drama,
Rate cuts by year-end Fed: 7 bps (98% probability of no change at the next meeting) Rate hikes by year-end RBNZ: 74 bps (70% probability of no change at the next meeting) ECB: 59 bps (60% probability of no change at the next meeting) RBA: 50 bps (60% probability of rate hike at the next
