Insights 
Japan’s largest companies plan wage hikes amid inflation, with smaller firms struggling to keep pace with rising costs.
Japan’s BSI Large Manufacturing Index fell to -2.4 in Q1, reflecting negative business sentiment and economic challenges.
Deutsche Bank analysts dismiss recession fears, predicting market resilience and corporate expansion recovery later this year.
Canada may impose non-tariff restrictions on US oil exports amid trade tensions and potential ethanol tariffs.
New Zealand’s retail sales rose 0.3% monthly but fell 4.2% annually, with card spending as a key indicator.
USD/JPY rises to 147.77 after trade tensions ease, forming a ‘tweezers bottom’ near 146.54, indicating reversal.
The House approved a spending bill; the Senate vote now determines if a government shutdown is avoided.
NZD/USD rebounds to 0.5710, holding 20-day SMA support. Resistance at 0.5750; MACD remains negative, limiting upside momentum.
Tariffs imposed, then revoked; markets volatile. Stocks fell, yields rose, EURUSD surged, USDCAD fluctuated, GBPUSD gained.
DXY declines to 103.40 amid tariffs; equities fall. NFIB Index drops; rate expectations shift; support at 103.30.
