Australia spending holds firm as inflation jumps and job ads fall.Australian household spending showed continued resilience through February, though incoming data suggest rising inflation pressures and early softening in labour demand could complicate the outlook.

Inflation “Going Toward Red,” Fed Officials Warn as Stagflation Risks Rise.US inflation risks are intensifying again, with Fed officials warning that price pressures are no longer easing but turning higher as oil shocks and tariffs continue to feed through the economy. Speaking in a joint interview, Austan Goolsbee said inflation is now “going toward red,” highlighting a shift toward more persistent and troubling dynamics.

Australia TD-MI Inflation Gauge (YoY) climbed from previous 3.6% to 4.3% in March.Australia TD-MI Inflation Gauge (YoY) climbed from previous 3.6% to 4.3% in March

New Zealand ANZ Commodity Price declined to 4.1% in March from previous 4.2%.New Zealand ANZ Commodity Price declined to 4.1% in March from previous 4.2%

Australian Dollar steadies as traders brace for Trump's Iran deadline.Australian Dollar steadies as traders brace for Trump's Iran deadline

Australia TD-MI Inflation Gauge (MoM) increased to 1.3% in March from previous -0.2%.Australia TD-MI Inflation Gauge (MoM) increased to 1.3% in March from previous -0.2%

RBI moves to curb rupee volatility after sharp FY26 slide.The Reserve Bank of India is tightening oversight of foreign-exchange markets and non-deliverable forward (NDF) norms to curb rupee volatility. Recent directives cap banks' net open foreign-exchange positions and prohibit offering rupee NDF contracts, forcing unwinding of existing positions and preventing new ones.

Dollar kept aloft as another Trump deadline looms.The dollar stood just shy of recent highs on Tuesday as traders counted down to a U.S.-imposed deadline for Iran to open the Persian Gulf to shipping or face attacks on its ​infrastructure.

Rupee sees marginal rise at 93.06 on dollar demand.The rupee saw a slight gain on Monday, trading within a narrow band as banks unwound arbitrage positions. Demand from importers and oil companies, however, capped its rise.

Ireland AIB Services PMI: 50.7 (March) vs previous 51.8.Ireland AIB Services PMI: 50.7 (March) vs previous 51.8

Japan's Katayama: Fluctuating oil prices cause high volatility in financial and FX markets.Japan's Katayama: Fluctuating oil prices cause high volatility in financial and FX markets

Japan JP Foreign Reserves declined to $1B in March from previous $1410.7B.Japan JP Foreign Reserves declined to $1B in March from previous $1410.7B

Japanese Household Spending February 2026 softens m/m and falls y/y.Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama refrained from commenting on domestic bond yield levels but flagged rising global volatility driven by sharp swings in oil prices, underscoring growing concern among policymakers over spillovers into financial and currency markets.

US dollar price action setups: EUR/USD, USD/JPY expose asymmetry as Hormuz deadline looms.Markets are leaning heavily towards another TACO, and EUR/USD and USD/JPY sit at the centre of that view. Both the euro and yen are weakening despite multiple hikes being priced for the ECB and BOJ, reflecting their exposure to energy supply risks.

Australia services PMI falls into contraction as costs surge, demand weakens.Australia's services sector slipped back into contraction in March, as escalating geopolitical tensions and rising cost pressures weighed on activity and demand.

GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Stalls below 211.50 on haven demand.GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Stalls below 211.50 on haven demand

Australia S&P Global Services PMI below forecasts (46.6) in March: Actual (46.3).Australia S&P Global Services PMI below forecasts (46.6) in March: Actual (46.3)

Australia S&P Global Composite PMI came in at 46.6, below expectations (47) in March.Australia S&P Global Composite PMI came in at 46.6, below expectations (47) in March

USD/JPY steady near 160.00 as weak ISM data offsets geopolitical bid.USD/JPY steady near 160.00 as weak ISM data offsets geopolitical bid

Via CNN: Israel prepares Iran energy strike plans as Trump decision looms on next steps.Israel has drawn up an expanded list of potential energy and infrastructure targets inside Iran as it prepares contingency plans in the event that U.S.-led diplomatic efforts fail, according to sources cited by CNN.

investingLive Americas FX news wrap 6 Apr:Trump's ultimatum to Iran sparks market turmoil.With European markets and Canada closed for Easter Monday, liquidity was thinner, leaving price action more sensitive to headlines. As a result, geopolitics remained the dominant driver, with markets closely focused on escalating tensions in the Middle East.

US Dollar Forecast: DXY Tests Trendline as Ceasefire Hopes Weigh.DXY tests key trendline support as Iran ceasefire hopes weigh on safe-haven demand, while oil-driven inflation and Fed policy keep the dollar supported.

Why $100 Is the New Floor for Oil Prices in 2026.For traders, this is the moment the conversation changes. Oil is no longer simply rising.

Natural Gas, WTI Oil, Brent Oil Forecasts – Oil Pulls Back From Session Highs Despite Trump's Threats Against Iran.U.S. President Trump said that Iran would be decimated if the country did not agree to a deal.

Vietnam: Inflation surge and SBV policy stance – UOB.Vietnam: Inflation surge and SBV policy stance – UOB

WTI Crude Oil markets see fresh volatility as Trump deadline looms.WTI Crude Oil markets see fresh volatility as Trump deadline looms

Trump Press Conference: The entire country can be taken out in one night.As the Pres. starts the press conference: 2 year yield 3.852% 10 year yield 4.332% S&P up 14.25 points or 0.21% Nasdaq up 47 points or 0.23% Dow +61 points Crude oil $112.76 Gold $4658 Silver $72.55 Bitcoin $69,647 EURUSD 1.1538 USDJPY 159.76 GBPUSD 1.3222 Headlines from the Press conference: The entire country can be taken out in one night and the one night may be tomorrow night We leave no American behind.

US Dollar Index recovers to 100 as Iran rejects ceasefire, inflation-heavy week looms.US Dollar Index recovers to 100 as Iran rejects ceasefire, inflation-heavy week looms

U.S. Dollar Retreats Despite Rising Treasury Yields: Analysis For EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/CAD, USD/JPY.The American currency is moving lower as demand for safe-haven assets declines despite rising tensions in the Middle East.

USD into Inflation Week: Oil, EUR/USD, USD/JPY.It's a big week for US data as we get U.S. inflation data that will probably start to show the initial impacts of higher oil prices. Core PCE is released on Thursday and then CPI a day later, with headline CPI expected to have jumped to 3.3% from last month's 2.4% print.