West Texas Intermediate (WTI), futures on NYMEX, trade 7.6% higher to near $98.00 during the Asian trading session on Monday. The oil price rises after a warning from United States (US) President Donald Trump, through a post on Truth.Social, that he … [Continue reading]
US President Trump considers limited strikes on Iran after talks collapse – WSJ
Citing officials and people familiar with the situation, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Monday that White House advisers are considering resuming limited military strikes in Iran along with the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz as a way … [Continue reading]
Government officials, crypto leaders rally behind CLARITY Act passage ahead of Congress’s resumption
US government officials and leading crypto industry figures are intensifying calls for Congress to advance the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025, as lawmakers prepare to resume full legislative activity next week.The CLARITY bill seeks to … [Continue reading]
Ethereum Price Forecast: Increased derivatives demand spurred ETH’s rise after US-Iran ceasefire
Ethereum price today: $2,230Ethereum's open interest spiked by $2.2 billion following the US-Iran ceasefire.Buyers are dominating the ETH futures market following a sustained upward tilt in the Taker Buy-Sell Ratio.ETH has recovered the $2,210 level … [Continue reading]
China: Inflation pressures build with energy – ING
ING’s Chief Economist for Greater China, Lynn Song, notes that China’s CPI inflation eased to 1.0% year-on-year after Lunar New Year, while PPI turned positive for the first time since 2022. The report highlights rising energy and transportation fuel … [Continue reading]
World Liberty Financial rebuts WLFI Markets’ lending concerns amid rising scrutiny
World Liberty Financial (WLFI) has pushed back against recent criticism surrounding its borrowing activity on the WLFI Markets decentralized finance platform.WLFI pushes back on liquidation risk claimsIn a late Thursday X post, the project addressed … [Continue reading]
Malaysia: Solid GDP and contained inflation – DBS
DBS Group Research expects Malaysia’s 1Q26 advance Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to grow 5.5% year-on-year, slightly below 6.3% in 4Q25 but still robust. Growth is seen supported by export-oriented electrical and electronics manufacturing, global AI … [Continue reading]
CNY: Trade normalization and growth risks – TD Securities
TD Securities expects China’s March exports to normalize after a strong Jan–Feb report, while imports could surprise on the upside as authorities stockpile key goods and commodities during the US–Iran conflict. Rising input costs may slow production … [Continue reading]
KRW: War risk keeps 1,450–1,550 range in focus – ING
ING’s Min Joo Kang notes that KRW is trading below 1,500, with near-term moves heavily dependent on Middle East developments. The team keeps its 1,450–1,550 trading range, expecting KRW to strengthen rapidly if the war ends. They argue recent KRW … [Continue reading]
Singapore: Exports boosted by electronics cycle – DBS
DBS Group Research expects Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports to rise for a seventh consecutive month in March 2026, accelerating to 10.3% year-on-year from 4.0% in February. Electronics exports are seen outperforming on global AI demand, while … [Continue reading]