Forex Bot Trading https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html FX option expiries for 21 April 10am New York cut BOJ survey shows flat loan demand, highlighting fragile Japan growth and cautious outlook The cautious optimism holds as markets wait on US-Iran talks next Bank of Korea flags oil shock risks to inflation and growth, signals caution investingLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Vance heading to Pakistan for talks with Iran Recapping – NZD rises after CPI beat as markets price higher odds of May RBNZ rate hike China shows resilience to energy shock but weak demand limits growth outlook, Fitch says PBOC sets USD/ CNY central rate at 6.8594 (vs. estimate at 6.8112) Home Vance heads to Islamabad as Iran gets Supreme Leader approval for talks before deadline PBOC is expected to set the USD/CNY reference rate at 6.8112 – Reuters estimate China signal push to upgrade Switzerland FTA, expanding trade to services, digital sectors BOJ likely to hold rates in April but signal readiness to hike as inflation risks rise New Zealand Q1 2026 inflation: CPI q/q 0.9% (expected 0.8%) CPI 3.1% y/y (expected 2.9%) Fed nominee Kevin Warsh says central bank independence depends on discipline, not politics NZ business confidence slumps as Hormuz disruptions weigh on outlook and demand Pakistan may announce US-Iran ceasefire extension of 2 weeks investingLive European markets wrap: Oil holds higher as risk retreats on US-Iran setback Trump: I’m winning the war by a lot Trump’s Fed pick blocked as Tillis cites Powell investigation Trump: My deal will be better than JCPOA Warsh to tell Congress he’s committed to ensuring monetary policy is strictly independent US-Iran talks are planned for Wednesday – report Canada’s Q1 Business Outlook Survey: sentiment bounces back, then the Middle East happened Iran positively reviewing participation in peace talks, no final decision taken – report Iran reportedly willing to participate in second round of talks this week Are markets waiting for Trump to come to the rescue once again? Pakistan Army Chief Munir spoke to Trump, told him Hormuz blockade is hurdle to talks BOJ likely to keep monetary policy unchanged in April – report Japan issues tsunami warning after major 7.5 magnitude quake hits German producer prices in March see largest monthly jump since August 2022 Carney says Canada must reduce US reliance as tariffs reshape trade outlook FX option expiries for 20 April 10am New York cut Markets tense up again upon return from the weekend investingLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Hormuz reclosure, oil up at the open. India and South Korea target $50bn trade as both seek deeper economic ties PBOC leaves loan prime rates unchanged, as expected. Some, not all, of the Monday morning gaps are filling. Oil, no. Equites, NO. FX, some. PBOC sets USD/ CNY reference rate for today at 6.8648 (vs. estimate at 6.8291) New Zealand data: March exports and imports both jump from February PBOC is expected to set the USD/CNY reference rate at 6.8291 – Reuters estimate Trump reveals classified Iran war information, again. US Marines’ location tweeted out. Economic & event calendar Asia Monday, April 20, 2026 – PBoC rate setting (doesn’t matter) Trump says ceasefire will end Wednesday, won’t open Strait until deal is signed The request could not be satisfied The request could not be satisfied Canada March CPI +2.4% y/y vs +2.6% expected Iran says that Strait of Hormuz is closed once again, situation returns to previous state Markets keep with the more optimistic view in the final stretch of the week News