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Filipinos go to the polls today. For continuity or change from manila . Gie welcome to first up i am angie lau. Lets check in on the markets in the asiapacific. New zealand, we are seeing losses of one third of 1 , but its a stronger new Zealand Dollar at . 68 after chinas exports show signs of stability. Were counting down to the open in australia and japan. Futures in australia, pointing slower open. Ally lets get over to japan, checking futures trading in chicago, pointing to a higher open, t...

The Australian economy is facing a troubling mix of lingering price pressures and sluggish growth, which is weighing...

Australian business conditions moderated in April, with all key indicators settling around their historical averages, according to the National Australia Bank's (NAB) Monthly Business Survey.

Downturn deepens for SMEs

The forex markets are rather subdued in today's Asian session, with major currency pairs and crosses largely trading within yesterday's ranges. Australian Dollar strengthened slightly, ignoring significantly weaker-than-anticipated job data. Instead, it's lifted by rebound in Asian stock markets and stabilizing risk sentiment. However, the momentum behind Aussie's rebound appears weak and limited, suggesting it may be merely in consolidation before another selloff.

The forex markets are still generally staying in consolidative mode today, showing minimal reaction to the latest economic data and comments from central bank officials. Commodity currencies, along with Swiss Franc, are displaying relative strength. Meanwhile, Euro, Dollar, and Yen are on the weaker side.

Consumer confidence took a hit in March, marking a 2.4% decline according to the Westpac-Melbourne Institute's Consumer Sentiment survey.

New Zealand Dollar traded broadly higher in Asian session, despite revelation of significant downturn in business confidence for Q1. Kiwi bears seemed to be lightening up their short positions in anticipation of RBNZ rate decision tomorrow, which is broadly expected to maintain interest rate at 5.50%. The market's recent aggressive speculation on an early rate cut by RBNZ is tempered by the likelihood that the central bank will resist such expectations. Any shift in stance is unlikely for t...

Australian business conditions were little changed in March as sales and employment held steady in the face of decade-high interest rates, a survey showed on Tuesday, while price pressures eased... -April 08, 2024 at 09:30 pm EDT - MarketScreener