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Apr 2026
Standard Chartered economists say Hong Kong’s SME index dropped to 43.3 in Q2 amid oil prices, Middle East tensions

Standard Chartered’s Hong Kong SME index slipped to 43.3 in Q2, signalling weaker sentiment amid oil-price tensions.

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Apr 2026
Min Joo Kang says South Korea’s Q1 2026 GDP rose 1.7%, lifting 2026 growth forecast to 2.8%

South Korea’s 1Q26 GDP jumped on chips and AI; 2Q slowdown looms amid energy disruptions, inflation.

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Apr 2026
Middle East tensions cooled risk demand, pushing GBP/JPY from 215.70 towards 215.00, with 216.00 rejected

GBP/JPY retreats to 215.06, capped below 216.00; RSI cools, 215.00 break risks 214.00.

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Apr 2026
UOB economists say BSP began tightening, raised the RRP rate to 4.50%, supporting PHP and hinting more hikes

BSP raised RRP to 4.50%, signaled more hikes; UOB sees 5.00% by end-2026. Inflation forecasts higher.

24

Apr 2026
Amid strong US data and Middle East tensions, the dollar index holds near two-week highs, extending gains

DXY holds near 98.70 on strong US data, geopolitics; oil rises, gold slips, majors mixed.

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Apr 2026
Philip Wee of DBS Research says Asian currencies consolidate cautiously as War Powers deadline nears, USD/CNY flattens

Currency markets consolidate ahead of April 28 deadline; USD/CNY steadies as geopolitical tensions keep traders cautious.

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