India signs New Zealand free trade deal as Modi accelerates global FTA push Preview: Bank of Japan rate decision knife-edge, Japan inflation runs hotter than expected Citi says oil flow disruption could continue, Brent could hit US$150 / barrel China industrial profits surge at…
India signs New Zealand free trade deal as Modi accelerates global FTA push Preview: Bank of Japan rate decision knife-edge, Japan inflation runs hotter than expected Citi says oil flow disruption could continue, Brent could hit US$150 / barrel China industrial profits surge at fastest pace since September in boost for economy Iran proposes Hormuz deal without nuclear talks in bid to break US negotiation deadlock People’s Bank of China sets yuan reference rate at 6.8579 (vs. estimate at 6.8282) Heads up for Japan market holiday this week, and then three the following week China imports set to overtake exports for first time since 2021 on AI chip surge Trump’s 60 Minutes interview has nothing on his war on Iran so far Goldman Sachs raises Q4 2026 oil forecasts. Mid East output loss drive big inventory draw US futures (Globex) are open.
Oil up, stocks down on US-Iran talks stalling Iran’s FM said had discussion with Oman on ways to ensure safe transit in Hormuz Strait Reports a cargo ship has been attacked south of Bab al-Mandab Strait. Second front opening An hour after the Globex open Trump will be speaking in an interview on 60 Minutes Northern Japan early morning earthquake. M6.1 Reports that Iran presents three-phase peace framework, with nuclear talks held to last Monday open FX (unlike the closed Strait of Hormuz).
Indicative rates 27 April 2026 Trump: Iran war’s end will come very soon and it will be victorious Newsquawk Week in Focus: Fed, BoJ, BoE, ECB, BoC, US PCE, GDP and ISM mfg. PMI Trump cancels Pakistan trip for Kushner and Witkoff Pakistan talks: Iran delivered both their demands and reservations about US demands At a glance: Oil opened higher on Globex bids but gains were unwound through the session Trump cancelled envoy trip to Pakistan and maintained naval blockade; Iran kept Hormuz closed, lifting oil in Sunday evening US trade; gold and stocks fell on the news Trump struck a measured tone, saying he was willing to negotiate with Iran by phone…