The NZD/USD pair holds positive ground near 0.5655 during the Asian trading hours on Monday. The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) edges slightly higher against the US Dollar (USD) following the upbeat Chinese economic data. Traders await New Zealand’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation report, which is due later on Thursday. Data released by the National […]
The AUD/JPY cross attracts some follow-through buyers for the second straight day on Monday, recovering further from an eight-month low, around the 108.65-108.60 region, touched last week. Spot prices climbed back above the 110.00 psychological mark during the Asian session amid a combination of supporting factors. The Australian Dollar (AUD) gets a minor lift in […]
EUR/JPY appreciates after opening at a bearish gap, remaining in negative territory and trading around 177.50 during Asian hours on Monday. Technical analysis of the daily chart shows the currency cross remains within a descending channel pattern, suggesting an ongoing bearish bias. The EUR/JPY cross is maintaining a capped tone as it holds below the […]
Malaysian palm oil futures are holding above MYR 4,750 per tonne, remaining near a three-week high as robust export demand, stronger edible oil prices in China and Indonesia’s biodiesel policy support market sentiment. Shipments from Malaysia accelerated sharply during the first half of October, while festival-related buying from India, the world’s largest palm oil importer, […]
Malaysia’s external trade strengthened sharply in September 2026, with imports rising 52.7% year-on-year to MYR 181.4 billion while exports surged 54.5% to a record MYR 215.1 billion. The acceleration in both flows points to substantial trade activity across manufacturing, electronics, machinery and energy, while Malaysia’s trade surplus widened to MYR 33.7 billion. The latest figures […]
US natural gas prices have fallen to $3.07 per million British thermal units (MMBtu), extending recent losses to reach a two-week low as mild weather forecasts reduce expectations for near-term heating demand. With temperatures expected to remain moderate through late October, the market is facing limited seasonal consumption growth just as traders assess the impact […]
China’s new home prices across 70 cities fell 2.8% year-on-year in September 2026, easing from a 3.0% decline in the previous month and marking the 39th consecutive month of annual contraction. Still, the pace of decline was the slowest since December 2025, suggesting that continued policy support from Beijing is helping stabilise the property market. […]
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Monday vowed to “appropriately” control the scale of annual debt issuance, stressing that fiscal discipline and economic resilience are key to bolstering confidence in the yen and stabilising public finances. Addressing parliament, she underscored the need to balance growth with responsibility as Tokyo grapples with a $7 trillion debt […]
European natural gas prices have extended their advance above €88 per megawatt-hour, reaching their highest level since December 2022 as constrained liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies and escalating Middle East security concerns intensify competition for energy cargoes ahead of winter. Although European gas storage has continued to recover, inventories remain below typical seasonal levels, leaving […]
Gold has climbed above $4,170 an ounce, extending its recent gains as changing Federal Reserve expectations, falling bond yields and renewed safe-haven demand support the precious metal. Investors are reassessing the outlook for US interest rates ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee’s October 27–28 meeting, while concerns about AI-related investment valuations and escalating geopolitical […]