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.

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.

Natural Gas Price Forecast: $2.62 Support Faces Critical Test.Natural gas tests critical support at $2.62 as bearish momentum builds, with breakdown confirmation risks increasing while trend structure approaches a decisive long-term inflection point.

Economic &event calendar in Asia Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Fed speaker (Miran, irrelevant)..Miran is speaking soon. He is a political appointee and a motivated speaker for rate cuts.

WTI (Oil) drops back below $100 after US-Iran talks set to resume – Oil Dynamics and Intraday Analysis.WTI (US) Oil update: Energy markets experience a violent whip-saw as WTI gaps to $105 following stalled weekend talks, only to plunge back to $98 on news of resuming US-Iran negotiations this Thursday. With prices now stuck in a tight $96–$104 range, explore an intraday technical analysis of potential breakout levels for the commodity.

SGD: MAS seen normalizing NEER policy band – DBS.SGD: MAS seen normalizing NEER policy band – DBS

Japanese Yen Technical Analysis: USD/JPY, EUR/JPY ATH, GBP/JPY 215.While USD/JPY is often the focal point and usually the market being carefully tracked by the Finance Ministry, it's EUR/JPY and GBP/JPY that are stealing the show right now with the latter pushing up to re-test the 215.00 level and the former breaking out to a fresh all-time-high.

Renminbi: Limited Petroyuan prospects in energy trade – Commerzbank.Renminbi: Limited Petroyuan prospects in energy trade – Commerzbank

Natural Gas, WTI Oil, Brent Oil Forecasts – Oil Retreats From Session Highs As Trump Says Iran Wants A Deal.Oil prices moved away from recent highs as traders focused on the potential second round of negotiations between U.S. and Iran.

Colombia: Runoff risks and market caution – Societe Generale.Colombia: Runoff risks and market caution – Societe Generale

Denmark: Spending resilience with higher energy costs – Danske Bank.Denmark: Spending resilience with higher energy costs – Danske Bank

Trump says Iran wants a deal as Hormuz blockade officially begins.Trump says Iran wants a deal as Hormuz blockade officially begins