investingLive Asia-Pacific news wrap: Trump begging China, EU, UK, NATO for help on Hormuz.Oil prices eased on Monday, trimming early gap up gains as markets assessed geopolitical developments and diplomatic efforts aimed at restoring shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical conduit for global oil and gas flows.

Natural Gas News: Natural Gas Futures Caught Between Bearish Supply and War.Natural gas futures slip as warm weather, strong production, and rising inventory cap the market, even as Middle East tensions offer limited support.

US President Donald Trump increases pressure on allies over strait of Hormuz—FT.US President Donald Trump increases pressure on allies over strait of Hormuz—FT

FX Futures Positioning: USD, EUR, GBP, JPY | COT report.The latest Commitment of Traders (COT) data highlights a shift in FX futures positioning as geopolitical tensions and diverging central bank outlooks shape market sentiment. Traders continued trimming aggregate exposure to the US dollar while large speculators reduced euro longs, built bearish bets on the pound and increased short exposure to the Japanese yen.

Rupee pinned to lifetime low on stubbornly high oil, heavy equity outflows.The Indian rupee is set to hold near its all-time low on Monday, pressured by concerns that the ​intensifying Iran conflict could keep crude prices higher for longer and ‌sustain importer dollar demand.

China says economy off to solid start but demand remains weak.Chinese officials said the economy has started the year on a relatively solid footing but acknowledged that weak domestic demand remains a key challenge despite stronger industrial activity.

USD/JPY Price Forecast: Remains above 159.50 amid persistent bullish bias.USD/JPY Price Forecast: Remains above 159.50 amid persistent bullish bias

China industrial production, retail sales, investment beat expectations in Jan–Feb.China's economic activity showed a stronger-than-expected start to 2026, with key indicators rebounding in the January–February period. Industrial production rose 6.3% yoy, well above market expectations of 5.1%.

Australian Dollar maintains position following China's data.Australian Dollar maintains position following China's data

New Zealand Dollar gathers strength above 0.5800 on strong Chinese data.New Zealand Dollar gathers strength above 0.5800 on strong Chinese data

China industrial output beats forecasts as property slump deepens.China's industrial output, retail sales and investment beat expectations early in 2026, but the property sector remained deeply in contraction.

China's Retail Sales rise 2.8% in January-February, Industrial Production up 6.3%.China's Retail Sales rise 2.8% in January-February, Industrial Production up 6.3%

China Fixed Asset Investment (YTD) (YoY) came in at 1.8%, above forecasts (-0.4%) in February.China Fixed Asset Investment (YTD) (YoY) came in at 1.8%, above forecasts (-0.4%) in February

USD/JPY, AUD/USD Forecast: Dollar Slips as Risk Assets Rebound on Hormuz Headlines.The US dollar may have seen its near-term highs for now as markets attempt to digest a torrent of headlines from the Gulf, with the reaction most evident in FX pairs such as AUD/USD and USD/JPY.

Energy supply worries to keep Indian rupee, bonds under strain.The Indian rupee and government bonds face another tough week as the Iran war disrupts global energy supplies and weakens investor demand for emerging markets.

New Zealand BNZ services falls back Into contraction, weak demand hits.New Zealand's services sector slipped back into contraction in February. BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index fell from 50.7 to 48.0, well below the survey's long-term average of 52.8.

China House Price Index down to -3.2% in February from previous -3.1%.China House Price Index down to -3.2% in February from previous -3.1%

US Dollar Index remains above 100.00 after pulling back from nearly 10-month highs.US Dollar Index remains above 100.00 after pulling back from nearly 10-month highs

Seven central banks, one energy shock: Critical monetary policy week.The coming week represents a rare convergence of global monetary policy decisions, with seven major central banks meeting within days of each other. The Reserve Bank of Australia, Bank of Canada, Federal Reserve, Bank of Japan, Bank of England, Swiss National Bank and European Central Bank will all announce policy decisions, making it arguably the most consequential week for global macro markets in 2026 so far.

Oil Hits $100 as Iran War Worries Investors and Yen Nears Intervention Levels.Markets reacted to signs that the conflict with Iran could last longer than first expected. Oil was very volatile during the week.

UK considers dispatching minesweeping drones to help reopen Strait of Hormuz.UK considers dispatching minesweeping drones to help reopen Strait of Hormuz

Dollar steady as markets brace for busy c.bank week amid Mideast war.The dollar held near a 10-month high on Monday in a tentative start to the week, as investors braced for ​a slew of central bank meetings under the shadow of the U.S.-Israel war on Iran.

Asia shares wary, oil volatile as war drags on.Asian markets were in a wary mood on Monday as hostilities in the Gulf kept oil prices elevated, complicating an inflation outlook that ​should keep most central banks on pause at policy meetings this week, barring one possible hike.

US President Donald Trump: Talking to 7 countries regarding Strait of Hormuz.US President Donald Trump: Talking to 7 countries regarding Strait of Hormuz

United Kingdom Rightmove House Price Index (YoY) fell from previous 0% to -0.2% in March.United Kingdom Rightmove House Price Index (YoY) fell from previous 0% to -0.2% in March

United Kingdom Rightmove House Price Index (MoM) climbed from previous 0% to 0.8% in March.United Kingdom Rightmove House Price Index (MoM) climbed from previous 0% to 0.8% in March

EU weighs naval response as Strait of Hormuz disruption lifts Oil prices.EU weighs naval response as Strait of Hormuz disruption lifts Oil prices

WTI Crude Oil jumps towards $100 amid fresh supply concerns.WTI Crude Oil jumps towards $100 amid fresh supply concerns

France's Macron: Freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz must be restored.France's Macron: Freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz must be restored

Australian Dollar holds ground near 0.7000 as Middle East tensions escalate.Australian Dollar holds ground near 0.7000 as Middle East tensions escalate