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BoJ Tankan: Inflation Forecast 1.1% For Next Year




The expectation for inflation over the next year in Japan is 1.1 percent, the Bank of Japan said on Wednesday in the second half of its quarterly Tankan survey of consumer sentiment.
According to the all enterprise component, the inflation rate is expected to rise to 1.8 percent over the next three years, and then to 2.1 percent in five years.
However, among large manufacturers, inflation is expected to add just 0.2 percent over the next year, be flat in three years and then fall 0.3 percent in five years.
Among large non-manufacturers, inflation is called at 0.9 percent in the next year, 1.3 percent in three years and 1.5 percent in five years.
The first portion of the Tankan was released on Tuesday.


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Swiss Franc Slides Against Most Majors



The Swiss franc weakened against most major currencies in the Asian session on Thursday. The Swiss franc fell to an 8-day low of 1.2210 against the euro and a 4-day low of 1.4777 against the pound, from yesterday's closing quotes of 1.2204 and 1.4733, respectively. Against the U.S dollar, the franc touched 0.8873, heading to pierce yesterday's multi-day low of 0.8874. If the Swiss franc continues its downtrend, it is likely to find support around the 1.23 against the euro, 1.48 against the pound and 0.89 against the greenback.

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Malaysia's Export Growth Tops Expectations



Malaysia's exports grew more than expected in February, while imports rose less than estimated, data showed Friday.
Exports registered a double-digit growth of 12.3 percent in February from the prior year, the Department of Statistics reported. Shipments were expected to rise 11.9 percent.
Exports of manufactured goods accounted for 66.4 percent of total exports. The increase in demand was contributed mainly by higher exports of electrical and electronic products.
Meanwhile, imports rose 9.5 percent from last year, slower than the expected 14.4 percent increase.
The trade surplus surged 27.2 percent to MYR 10.44 billion in February, which was bigger than a MYR 8.45 billion expected surplus.

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Yen Ticks Down After Bank Of Japan Monetary Policy Decision




As expected, the Bank of Japan maintained its monetary easing program unchanged in the Asian session on Tuesday. Following the announcement, the yen inched down against other major currencies. The yen was trading at 102.93 against the greenback, 141.46 against the euro, 115.94 against the franc and 171.01 against the pound around 11:01 pm ET.


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NZ Dollar Strengthens Against Most Majors



The New Zealand dollar drifted higher against most major rivals in early Asian deals on Wednesday.
The kiwi spiked up to 1.5835 against the euro, a level not seen since March 28. Against the greenback, the kiwi approached 0.8707 for the first time since August 2011.
The kiwi rose to 88.72 against the yen from Tuesday's closing quote of 88.25.
If the kiwi extends gain, it may face resistance around 0.875 against the greenback, 1.56 against the euro and 89.8 against the yen.

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China Has $7.71 Billion Trade Surplus In March



China posted a merchandise trade surplus of $7.71 billion in March, the customs office said on Thursday.
That topped forecasts for a surplus of $0.9 billion following the $23.0 billion shortfall - largely due to the Lunar New Year holiday - in the previous month.
Exports were down 6.6 percent on year, missing expectations for an increase of 4.0 percent following the 18.1 percent contraction in February. Imports tumbled an annual 11.3 percent versus forecasts for a gain of 2.4 percent following the 10.1 percent increase a month earlier.

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Euro Rises To 8- Day High Against Pound




The European currency strengthened against the pound in the early Asian session on Friday. The euro advanced to an 8-day high of 0.8287 against the British currency, up almost 0.2 percent from yesterday's closing quote of 0.8273. If the euro continues its uptrend, it may find the resistance around the 0.83 area.

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Gold at 3-Week High on Ukraine Tensions



Spot gold rose to a three-week high of $1,328.30 an ounce before settling to trade up 0.6 percent at $1,325.50 by 0030 GMT
The United States is prepared to step up sanctions against Moscow if pro-Russian military actions in eastern Ukraine continue, a senior U.S. envoy said. The next round of U.S. sanctions are expected to target Russian business sectors such as mining, banking and ene
SPDR Gold Trust GLD, the world's largest gold-backed exchange-traded fund, said its holdings fell 1.80 tonnes to 804.42 tonnes on Friday.



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Yen Weakens Against Most Majors



The Japanese yen declined against most major currencies in Asian deals on Wednesday. The yen slipped to 102.19 against the greenback, a level not seen since April 8. The yen hit 5-day lows of 141.15 against the euro, 116.05 against the franc and 93.04 against the loonie, compared to Tuesday's closing values of 140.79, 115.80 and 92.83, respectively. The next possible downside target for the yen lies around 103.00 against the greenback, 142.00 against the euro, 117.00 against the franc and 94.00 against the loonie.

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Technical analysis of GBP/USD for April 16, 2014








British inflation fell to its lowest in over four years in March, easing pressure on living standards and raising the prospect that prices may now be rising less than wages for the first time in years. Tuesday's data showed that consumer price inflation dropped to 1.6 percent in March from February's 1.7 percent - the lowest level since October 2009, according to the Office for National Statistics.
Wage numbers are due today, they are forecast to show average earnings growth picking up to 1.8 percent from 1.4 percent - which if true, would be the first time that wages have outpaced inflation since April 2010. British wages typically rose by around 4-5 percent a year before the financial crisis, but since mid-2008 have mostly risen by less than inflation.
The pair has been in a down trend from 1.6820 levels. The pair is taking support at 1.67 levels and facing resistance at 1.6750. Currently, it is trading between 1.67-1.6750 levels. Break out either side will give a room to further levels. If the pair breaks the upper band at 1.6750, it will fly up to 1.6787 and 1.6820. On the down side the pair has support at 1.67, 1.666 and 1.6640. The level at 1.6640 is very crucial for bulls, if it breaks, it will breaks 1.6570 and 1.6550.






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