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Financial market news for Asian trading on Friday, April 17, 2026 China signals loose policy, boosts fiscal and tech investment pushICYMI: IEA warns Europe may have ~6 weeks of jet fuelIndia ICYMI: RBI FX intervention intensifies, curbs refiners’ dollar buyingNZ PM Luxon…
Asia FX muted with Iran peace in focus; yen weakens as BOJ dents rate hike bets Investing.com Select “More options” to see additional information, including details about managing your privacy settings. You can also visit g.co/privacytools at any time.
Foreign Trading of Chinese Bonds via Hong Kong Hits Record High Bloomberg.com Select “More options” to see additional information, including details about managing your privacy settings. You can also visit g.co/privacytools at any time.
Gold, Silver Facing Deeper Unwind as Risk Appetite Fades FOREX.com Select “More options” to see additional information, including details about managing your privacy settings. You can also visit g.co/privacytools at any time.
3 ASX Penny Stocks Under A$400M Market Cap To Consider Yahoo Finance Select “More options” to see additional information, including details about managing your privacy settings. You can also visit g.co/privacytools at any time.
The development underscores tightening refined product markets in Asia, supporting elevated diesel and fuel cracks. It also highlights structural vulnerabilities in energy-importing economies, reinforcing broader supply-chain fragility. Australia turns to Singapore for fuel security as Hormuz disruption tightens supply.Summary:PM Anthony Albanese in…
The data strengthens the case for near-term BOJ tightening, but the stagflation risk complicates the path. Rising yields and rate expectations support JGB volatility, while yen direction hinges on growth vs inflation trade-offs. Japan’s wholesale inflation surge highlights rising cost pressures, with…
Gold remains at a crossroads in Friday’s Asian trades, trying to find a clear direction as markets remain cautiously optimistic ahead of the US inflation report and the US-Iran peace negotiations. Gold remains in a familiar range early Friday as all eyes remain…
StarkWare Chief Product Officer Avihu Levy on Thursday introduced a method for executing quantum-resistant Bitcoin (BTC) transactions without requiring any changes to the network's core protocol. StarkWare CPO introduced QSB, a system that aims to enable quantum-resistant Bitcoin transactions without requiring changes…
BoJ Deputy Governor Himino said Japan is not in stagflation but warned a prolonged Middle East conflict could push up inflation and slow growth, creating a policy dilemma. The BoJ will stay data-dependent and assess the shock’s scale and duration. Summary:BoJ’s Himino…
PBOC CNY reference rate setting for the trading session ahead. The PBOC allows the yuan to fluctuate within a +/- 2% range, around this reference rate.PBOC injects 2bn yuan via 7-day reverse repos in open market operates today. Unchanged rate of 1.4%.…
Bank of Korea Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged as Mideast Uncertainty Persists marketscreener.com Select “More options” to see additional information, including details about managing your privacy settings. You can also visit g.co/privacytools at any time.
South Korea holds rates steady as Iran war fans inflation, growth risks Reuters Select “More options” to see additional information, including details about managing your privacy settings. You can also visit g.co/privacytools at any time.
Bank of Korea keeps interest rates unchanged as Mideast uncertainty persists MSN Select “More options” to see additional information, including details about managing your privacy settings. You can also visit g.co/privacytools at any time.
South Korean central bank stands pat as Middle East war fuels inflation, growth risks MSN Select “More options” to see additional information, including details about managing your privacy settings. You can also visit g.co/privacytools at any time.
Aspire partners with J.P. Morgan on cross-border FX CFOtech Asia Select “More options” to see additional information, including details about managing your privacy settings. You can also visit g.co/privacytools at any time.
Unmasking the Creator of Bitcoin The New York Times Select “More options” to see additional information, including details about managing your privacy settings. You can also visit g.co/privacytools at any time.
Oil prices rise after strikes on Saudi oil facilities Reuters Select “More options” to see additional information, including details about managing your privacy settings. You can also visit g.co/privacytools at any time.
South Korean central bank stands pat as Middle East war fuels inflation, growth risks By Reuters Investing.com Select “More options” to see additional information, including details about managing your privacy settings. You can also visit g.co/privacytools at any time.
Oil Holds Gain After Attacks Lower Saudi Production Capacity Bloomberg.com Select “More options” to see additional information, including details about managing your privacy settings. You can also visit g.co/privacytools at any time.
PodcastOne (PODC) director awarded 42,053 RSUs as board compensation Stock Titan Select “More options” to see additional information, including details about managing your privacy settings. You can also visit g.co/privacytools at any time.
Inflation and growth risks eyed. Ie. stagflation risk! Bank of Korea, the South Korean central bank, kept its policy interest rate steady at 2.5%, as expected.Eyeing fuel and domestic inflation, growth risks. Governor Rhee Chang-yong will hold a press conference at 0210…
Oil edges higher as U.S.-Iran ceasefire fails to boost traffic via Strait of Hormuz CNBC Select “More options” to see additional information, including details about managing your privacy settings. You can also visit g.co/privacytools at any time.
Oil Prices Edge Higher as Confidence in Cease-Fire Wavers The New York Times Select “More options” to see additional information, including details about managing your privacy settings. You can also visit g.co/privacytools at any time.
Asia FX Talk - Ceasefire optimism runs ahead of oil realities MUFG Research Select “More options” to see additional information, including details about managing your privacy settings. You can also visit g.co/privacytools at any time.
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