Oil and equity index futures open at the top of the hour. Early FX is indicating risk off
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PBOC is expected to set the USD/CNY reference rate at 6.8291 – Reuters estimate
Coming up: — The People’s Bank of China is due to set the daily USD/CNY reference rate at around 0115 GMT (2115 US Eastern time), a fixing that remains one of the most closely watched signals in Asian foreign exchange markets. China operates a managed floating exchange rate system, under which the renminbi (yuan) is […]
Progress seen but core issues divide US and Iran
US-Iran gaps are said to have narrowed, but disputes over nuclear limits, uranium stockpiles, Hormuz access and sanctions relief remain unresolved, keeping prospects for a deal uncertain and risks to energy markets elevated. Summary: Pakistan sources say US-Iran gaps narrowing Nuclear programme remains core disagreement US wants uranium custody; Iran rejects Hormuz blockade vs restrictions […]
investingLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Hormuz reclosure, oil up at the open.
Progress seen but core issues divide US and Iran India and South Korea target $50bn trade as both seek deeper economic ties Carney says Canada must reduce US reliance as tariffs reshape trade outlook Some, not all, of the Monday morning gaps are filling. Oil, no. Equites, NO. FX, some. PBOC sets USD/ CNY reference […]
US keeps Iran pressure high, UN envoy Waltz says strikes remain option ahead of talks
US envoy Waltz said all options, including strikes on Iran infrastructure, remain on the table ahead of talks, signalling continued pressure and keeping escalation risks elevated despite diplomatic efforts. Summary: The United States stepped up its messaging campaign over the weekend, with Ambassador Mike Waltz delivering a coordinated series of interviews and statements that reinforced […]
Casely power bank recall reannounced after woman’s death and plane fire
Check out what’s clicking on FoxBusiness.com. A recall affecting more than 400,000 power banks has been reissued after federal regulators reported additional incidents, including a fatal fire and a separate onboard airplane fire. About 429,000 Casely Power Banks 5000mAh portable MagSafe compatible wireless chargers are included in the recall announced last week due to fire […]
India and South Korea target $50bn trade as both seek deeper economic ties
Summary: South Korea’s Lee visits India for first time in eight years Target to double trade to $50bn by 2030 Focus on shipbuilding, AI, finance, defence cooperation Supply chain risks driving closer ties Korea seeks more naphtha from India Trade imbalance remains a key issue South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is set to meet […]
Carney says Canada must reduce US reliance as tariffs reshape trade outlook
Canada PM Carney said US ties are now a weakness as tariffs rise, signalling a push to diversify trade and investment amid growing economic uncertainty and tensions with Washington. Summary: Carney says US ties now a “weakness,” not strength Points to surge in US tariffs and protectionism Canada to diversify trade and attract new investment […]
Air Canada suspends flights to JFK, Salt Lake City
Check out what’s clicking on FoxBusiness.com. Air Canada announced on Friday that the airline is suspending select U.S.-bound flights as jet fuel prices continue to skyrocket in the wake of the Iran war. The cuts, set to take effect this summer and last at least five months, will impact all service to John F. Kennedy […]
Twins To Promote Kendry Rojas
By Mark Polishuk | at April 19, 2026 9:12pm CDT The Twins will promote left-hander Kendry Rojas to the active roster prior to Tuesday’s game with the Mets, according to Declan Goff and Darren Wolfson of SKOR North. Rojas already added to the 40-man roster last November in advance of the Rule 5 Draft, and […]
