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RBA Signals That Rate Hike Pause May Not Be End of Tightening Cycle

Wall Street Journal The Reserve Bank of Australia said it doesn’t want to send a message that the tightening cycle is over, despite announcing a pause in interest-rate increases this month. https://www.wsj.com/articles/rba-signals-that-rate-hike-pause-may-not-be-end-of-tightening-cycle-e89d8c5f

U.S. dollar up in Taipei trading

Taipei, April 18 (CNA) The U.S. dollar was traded at NT$30.500 at 10 a.m. Tuesday on the Taipei Foreign Exchange, up NT$0.060 from the previous close. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202304180004

China ready to cooperate with Russia and seek way to resolve “Ukraine crisis” – Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Pravda Ukraine China is ready for a strategic partnership with Russia and cooperation with the international community to find a political solution to the “crisis in Ukraine”. Source: Ukrinform citing Wang Wenbin, spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, commenting on the issue of Beijing’s arguments for strengthening military…

Washington carries out provocative course towards Moscow in Ukraine — envoy Antonov

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The envoy noted that he does not believe “the military official’s words that the US expressed concerns over the use of US-made weapons for strikes deep inside Russian territory” https://tass.com/politics/1605659

China’s Economy Rebounds After Three Years of Zero-Covid Isolation

Wall Street Journal Retail sales rose more than 10% in March, topping expectations and hinting at increased consumer confidence. https://www.wsj.com/articles/chinas-economy-rebounds-after-three-years-of-zero-covid-isolation-693ed73

China GDP: economy grew by 4.5 per cent in first quarter amid recovery drive

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. China’s economic growth in the first quarter was above market expectations amid Beijing’s all-out recovery measures, data released on Tuesday showed. https://www.scmp.com/economy/economic-indicators/article/3217391/china-gdp-economy-grew-45-cent-first-quarter-amid-recovery-drive?utm_source=rss_feed

Asian Currencies Consolidate Ahead of Key China Data

Wall Street Journal Asian currencies consolidated ahead of key Chinese data due this morning, including 1Q GDP. https://www.wsj.com/articles/asian-currencies-consolidate-ahead-of-key-china-data-1295dcf8

Prigozhin regaining favour with Putin – ISW

Pravda Ukraine The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) has concluded that Wagner Group financier Yevgeny Prigozhin “is seemingly regaining some favour with Russian President Vladimir Putin”. Source: ISW report on 17 April 2023 Details: The ISW has reported that Prigozhin might have regained Putin’s favour as Russian armed forces are failing to fulfil…

US hopes for regular consular access to Gershkovich in Russia — White House

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Washington will continue to work on his release, US National Security Council Strategic Communications Coordinator John Kirby said https://tass.com/world/1605655

Taiwan shares open higher

Taipei, April 18 (CNA) The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index opened up 4.34 points at 15,967.89 Tuesday on turnover of NT$2.82 billion (US$92.35 million). https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202304180003