China asserts confidence in trade resilience, opposes conflict, and readies for U.S. discussions amid tensions.
AUD/JPY falls as Japan’s household spending surges, boosting yen; Aussie supported by strong Chinese trade.
Federal Reserve officials, including Williams and Barr, discuss monetary policy and employment at global economic conferences Friday.
Austria’s industrial growth slowed; EUR/USD rose; gold gained; Ripple awaits court nod post-settlement.
The yuan strengthens as PBOC lowers midpoint and injects liquidity via 77 billion yuan reverse repo.
FX option expiries for 9 May include large positions in EUR/USD, USD/JPY, GBP/USD, AUD/USD, and USD/CAD.
EUR/USD rises above 1.1200 amid easing trade tensions; ECB rate cut fears pressure the Euro.
China may ban home pre-sales, aiming to stabilize housing, reduce debt, and shift to completed-home sales.
Japan’s economic index beats forecasts; EUR/USD steady; gold gains on tensions; Ripple eyes SEC settlement.
Lowering Japan’s consumption tax is inappropriate, says Finance Minister Kato, citing fiscal responsibility and demographic challenges.
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