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WTI advances to mid-$90.00s, fresh high since July 24 amid escalating US-Iran tensions
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) – the benchmark US Crude Oil price – scales higher for the third straight day – also marking the fifth day of a positive move in the previous six – and climbs to a fresh high since July 24 during the Asian session on Wednesday.
Wed, Sep 2
Australian Dollar rises as quarterly GDP grows in Q2
AUD/USD inches higher after recovering its daily losses, trading around 0.7150 during the Asian hours on Wednesday.
Wed, Sep 2
BoJ’s Takata says central bank must hike rates mimbly after assessing financial conditions
Bank of Japan (BoJ) board member Hajime Takata said on Wednesday that the central bank must conduct rate hikes nimbly after assessing accommodation in domestic financial conditions and developments.
Wed, Sep 2
0.4%: Australia Q2 GDP beats estimates
Australia’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rose 0.4% QoQ in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026 compared with the 0.3% growth in the first quarter (Q1), the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) showed on Wednesday. This reading came in stronger than the expectations of 0.3% expansion.
Wed, Sep 2
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 6.7829 vs. 6.7809 previous
On Wednesday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) sets the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead at 6.7829 compared to the previous day's fix of 6.7809 and 6.7238 Reuters estimate.
Wed, Sep 2
Japanese Yen drops to fresh low since late July vs USD on fiscal concerns and rate gap
The USD/JPY pair is seen consolidating near its highest level since July 31, touched during the Asian session on Wednesday, and trading around the 160.25-160.30 region.
Wed, Sep 2
British Pound drops as US Dollar strengthens on rising US yields, higher oil prices
GBP/USD extends its losses for the second successive day, trading around 1.3510 during the Asian hours on Wednesday.
Wed, Sep 2
British Pound softens to near 1.3500 as US, Iran escalate attacks
The GBP/USD pair declines to near 1.3510 during the early Asian trading hours on Wednesday. Ongoing tensions in the Middle East provide some support to a safe-haven currency such as the US Dollar (USD) against the British Pound (GBP). All eyes will be on the US August jobs report later on Friday.
Wed, Sep 2
BoJ’s Ueda says no comment on daily moves, markets price in high likelihood of September rate hike
Bank of Japan (BoJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda on Tuesday held talks with US Treasury Secretary Bessent on the sidelines of the G20, but giving no details on what was discussed.
Wed, Sep 2
Japan’s Katayama: Debt expansion is global trend, fiscal policy targeting growth and sustainability
Japanese Finance Minister (FM) Satsuki Katayama said on Tuesday that debt growth is global trend, Japan outlines fiscal policy targeting growth and sustainability. Katayama added that US Treasury Secretary Bessent referenced US strategies to manage debt.
Wed, Sep 2
US military confirms hits Iranian air defence and naval sites
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said it completed a wave of strikes against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targets in Iran early on Wednesday, CNBC reported.
Tue, Sep 1
Gold slumps below $4,350 on higher US yields, hawkish Fed bets
Gold price (XAU/USD) tumbles to near a two-week low around $4,330 during the early Asian session on Wednesday. The precious metal faces some selling pressure on elevated Treasury yields and a stronger US Dollar (USD).
Tue, Sep 1
Australian Dollar falls as US-Iran conflict lifts USD, GDP data eyed
The Aussie Dollar retreats some 0.29% against the US Dollar on Tuesday as the escalation of the Middle East conflict boosted the Greenback due to its haven appeal. The AUD/USD trades at 0.7146.
Tue, Sep 1
Chinese Yuan: Range-bound consolidation outlook against US Dollar – UOB
United Overseas Bank (UOB) analysts Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann discuss recent volatility in USD/CNH after a sharp rebound and subsequent drop.
Tue, Sep 1
EUR/USD Price Forecast: 200-day SMA caps Euro as Dollar firms
The shared currency edges lower, capped by the 200-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) at 1.1633, amid rising geopolitical tensions and escalating hostilities between the US and Iran, prompting investors to buy the US Dollar. At the time of writing, the EUR/USD trades at 1.1590, down 0.25%.
Tue, Sep 1
RBNZ set to raise interest rate to 2.75%
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) is on track to deliver a follow-through interest rate hike, raising the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by another 25 basis points (bps) from 2.50% to 2.75% on Wednesday.
Tue, Sep 1
India: Growth and inflation forecasts revised higher – UOB
UOB's Jester Koh note they raise their FY27 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) forecast for India to 7.2% from 6.8% after a stronger-than-expected 1QFY27 expansion of 7.8% year-on-year.
Tue, Sep 1
Ethereum Price Forecast: ETH gains over 30% in August, fueled by ETF inflows and whale accumulation
Ethereum (ETH) holds above $2,400 on Tuesday after recording a 32.5% gain in August, its best-performing month since July 2025. This marks two consecutive positive months for the top altcoin as it continues its recovery from a nearly 70% drop spanning October to June.
Tue, Sep 1
Ethena jumps 7% following launch of Avalanche-powered neobank
Ethena (ENA) gains 7% on Tuesday after launching Ethena Pay, a self-custodial mobile application that combines dollar savings, global transfers and card payments.
Tue, Sep 1
Asia FX: KRW and MYR lead firmer profile vs USD – OCBC
OCBC strategists Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong have recalibrated Asian FX forecasts slightly firmer against the US Dollar (USD), with more notable upgrades for KRW and MYR.
Tue, Sep 1
