China Urged to Prioritize Economy Over Territorial Ambitions, Says Taiwan’s President Lai 
RBI Cuts Repo Rate to 5.25% as Inflation Cools and Growth Outlook Strengthens 
Gold Prices Edge Higher as Markets Await Key U.S. PCE Inflation Data 
U.S. Futures Steady as Rate-Cut Bets Rise on Soft Labor Data 
European Stocks Rise as Markets Await Key U.S. Inflation Data 
Trump Meets Mexico and Canada Leaders After 2026 World Cup Draw Amid USMCA Tensions 
Dollar Weakens Ahead of Expected Federal Reserve Rate Cut 
Oil Prices Hold Steady as Ukraine Tensions and Fed Cut Expectations Support Market 
IMF Deputy Dan Katz Visits China as Key Economic Review Nears 
Austria’s AA Credit Rating Affirmed as Fitch Highlights Stable Outlook 
Vietnam’s November Trade Sees Monthly Decline but Strong Year-on-Year Growth 
Spain’s Industrial Output Records Steady Growth in October Amid Revised September Figures 
Asian Markets Mixed as RBI Cuts Rates and BOJ Signals Possible Hike 
Asian Currencies Edge Higher as Markets Look to Fed Rate Cut; Rupee Steadies Near Record Lows 
Europe Confronts Rising Competitive Pressure as China Accelerates Export-Led Growth 
BOJ Faces Pressure for Clarity, but Neutral Rate Estimates Likely to Stay Vague 
Asian Markets Mixed as Fed Rate Cut Bets Grow and Japan’s Nikkei Leads Gains 
Asian currencies traded narrowly on Tuesday, while the U.S. dollar saw modest gains amid renewed trade tensions and global economic uncertainty. The dollar index rose 0.2% in Asian trading, recovering from prior losses, as risk appetite weakened due to geopolitical and economic concerns.
The Australian dollar led regional losses, with the AUD/USD pair falling 0.5%. Dovish signals from the Reserve Bank of Australia and weaker-than-expected Q1 data—including a sharp current account deficit—pressured the currency ahead of Wednesday’s GDP release. The RBA had already cut interest rates by 25 basis points in May, citing headwinds from global trade issues.
The Chinese yuan remained flat, with the USD/CNY holding around 7.1978. Offshore yuan edged down 0.1%, reversing Monday’s gains. Recent PMI data showed a contraction in China’s manufacturing sector, highlighting the impact of escalating U.S. tariffs. While a temporary tariff truce had been agreed in May, recent developments show talks stalling. U.S. President Donald Trump accused China of breaching the deal, while Beijing rejected the claim and criticized continued U.S. curbs on its chip industry.
Other Asian currencies also showed limited movement. The Japanese yen softened slightly, with the USD/JPY pair up 0.3%. The Singapore dollar and South Korean won each saw 0.2% increases against the dollar, with Korean markets partially closed for a presidential election. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee held steady ahead of a key Reserve Bank of India rate decision, where another 25 basis point cut is expected.
Overall, Asian forex markets remained cautious as traders weighed geopolitical risks, central bank actions, and the potential fallout from deteriorating U.S.-China relations. Currency volatility may rise if economic data continues to disappoint or trade tensions escalate further.
