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Markets remain cautious as Middle East tensions and FX volatility drive sentiment

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Markets remain cautious as Middle East tensions and FX volatility drive sentiment
Financial markets remained on edge at the start of the week as uncertainty surrounding the Middle East conflict continued to influence investor sentiment. Oil prices stayed elevated amid concerns over potential disruptions to global energy supplies, while safe-haven demand supported the US dollar. Notes that while markets briefly welcomed signs of diplomatic engagement, traders remain cautious given the risk of further geopolitical escalations and the inflationary impact of higher energy costs. Rising fuel prices continue to cloud the outlook for global growth, with central banks facing the challenge of balancing inflation risks against slowing economic momentum.
Currency markets also remained under close scrutiny, particularly in Asia. Japanese authorities reiterated that they are monitoring foreign exchange markets closely in coordination with US officials and stand ready to respond to excessive volatility if necessary. Notes that renewed pressure on the yen has heightened speculation around potential intervention, with policymakers seeking to limit disorderly market moves. Meanwhile, broader market attention remains focused on upcoming economic data releases and central bank guidance, as investors assess whether geopolitical developments and higher commodity prices will alter the expected path for interest rates across major economies.

General Market

Wall Street

  • Dow Jones: +0.09% to 51,084
  • S&P 500: +0.26% to 7,599
  • Nasdaq: –0.37% to 30,291
Asia-Pacific
  • ASX 200: -0.37% to 8,682
  • Nikkei: -2.01% to 67,183
  • Shanghai Composite: -0.07% to 4,669
Europe
  • FTSE: -0.18% to 10,310
  • DAX: -0.40% to 25,003
  • CAC: -0.07% to 8,155

Headlines to Watch

United States

  • NFP + unemployment rate → key driver of Fed policy path
  • ADP employment → labour market health ahead of payrolls
  • ISM Services PMI → growth and inflation momentum
  • Higher oil prices → inflation risks remain elevated

Europe

  • Eurozone CPI → ECB rate expectations in focus
  • Retail sales → consumer demand and growth outlook
  • Inflation persistence remains a key policy concern

Asia-Pacific

  • Australian Q1 GDP → implications for RBA easing expectations
  • Japanese wage growth → critical for BoJ normalisation path
  • FX volatility keeps JPY intervention risks in focus
  • China activity data → regional growth sentiment driver

Global / Geopolitics

  • Middle East tensions continue to support energy prices
  • Oil market volatility remains a key inflation risk
  • US-Japan coordination on FX markets under close watch
  • Geopolitical developments continue to influence risk sentiment and safe-haven flows
Currency Pair Mid-market Rate
AUD/USD 0.7155
AUD/NZD 1.2078
AUD/JPY 114.26
AUD/CNY 4.8388
AUD/EUR 0.6151
AUD/GBP 0.5319
AUD/HKD 5.6088

 

 

 

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