Gold Prices Rebound in Asia Amid Iran War Ceasefire Hopes 
Asian Currencies Hold Steady Amid U.S.-Israel-Iran Tensions and BOJ Signals 
Aluminum Prices Surge Toward Four-Year Highs After Gulf Smelter Strikes 
Canada's Economy Grows Modestly in January 2025, Driven by Energy and Construction 
South Korea's $17.3 Billion Emergency Budget Targets Oil Price Surge 
Oil Prices Dip as Trump Eyes Iran De-escalation, Hormuz Closure Persists 
Bessent: Global Oil Market Well Supplied as U.S. Eyes Hormuz Navigation Control 
Asian Stocks Mixed in March 2026 Amid Iran War Fears and Tech Selloff 
U.S. Trade Rep Dismisses WTO's Future Role After Failed Cameroon Summit 
Japan's Business Confidence Rises Despite Iran War Uncertainty, BOJ Rate Hike Expected 
South Korea's Exports Hit Record High in March on AI-Driven Chip Demand 
Oil Prices Hold Near Multi-Year Highs Amid Iran Conflict and Hormuz Supply Fears 
Australia Bans Card Payment Surcharges Starting October 2025 
Japan Business Sentiment Rises as Iran War Fuels Inflation Fears, BOJ Rate Hike Looms 
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Goldman Sachs Sees Value in European Real Estate Stocks Despite Sharp Selloff 
U.S. Stock Futures Surge After WSJ Report on Trump's Iran War Exit Strategy 
Swiss GDP surged to 0.70% Q/Q in Q2, above the forecast of 0.60% from 0.50% Q1. The jump was mainly led by the pharma and chemical industries.
Switzerland's CPI declined to 1.1% y/y compared to a forecast of 1.2%. Prior 1.3%. Core inflation came at 1.1% y/y from the previous month's 1.1%.
The strong growth and easing inflation will increase the chance of further rate cuts by SNB.
Major resistance- 0.8640
Near-term resistance - 0.8540,0.8600
Minor support- 0.8474,0.8435.
Trend reversal level- 0.838.
