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investingLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: UAE pushes to force the reopen of Hormuz

China PMI slows to 50.8 as cost pressures hit two-year high

Another tanker hit in the Gulf, north of Doha (Qatar)

Japan PMI slows to 51.6 as cost pressures rise and outlook weakens

Australia manufacturing PMI falls to 49.8 as costs surge on Middle East shock

Australian government offers tax relief and credit support for businesses hit by Iran war

UK increases minimum wage to 10.85 GBP. A 1500GBP boost for more than 200K young workers

New Zealand February building permits +2.7% m/m (prior +1.9%)

Economic and event calendar in Asia 1 April 2026

investingLive Americas market news wrap: War optimism dominates markets

China and Pakistan presented a new Iran initiative to end the war – report

Huge market rally after Iran’s President says they have the will to end the war