forex cross rate

The Hang Seng Technology Index fell more than 1% during the session, with Apple concepts, brain-computer interface, commercial aerospace, power equipment and other sectors leading the decline.

CUE Energy Resources: The recent rise in global oil prices is expected to be reflected in the fourth quarter.

Iranian Foreign Minister: We welcome Russia’s support for diplomacy.

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi: At a time when the region is in major turmoil, I am glad to be in contact with Russia at the highest level. Recent events have demonstrated the depth and strength of our strategic partnership. As our bilateral relationship continues to grow, we are grateful for this solidarity and welcome Russia's support for diplomatic efforts.

Keep interest rates unchanged camp1. Rakuten Securities: The Bank of Japan is expected to keep interest rates unchanged; because under the current impact of energy prices, the central bank should ensure that necessary funds are provided to those in need rather than raising interest rates. 2. ANZ: The Bank of Japan is expected to keep interest rates unchanged; because recent statements by senior Bank of Japan officials have emphasized the downside risks that developments in the Middle East may pose to economic growth. 3. Capital Economics: The Bank of Japan is expected to keep interest rates unchanged; but it may release some hawkish signals by raising its overall and core inflation forecasts, and the Bank of Japan may raise interest rates as early as June. 4. Mizuho Securities: The Bank of Japan is expected to keep interest rates unchanged; the oil price shock caused by the war may destroy demand and may also exacerbate existing inflation risks. The Bank of Japan is in a dilemma. 5. Goldman Sachs Group: The Bank of Japan is expected to keep interest rates unchanged; this meeting may lower economic growth expectations and increase inflation forecasts for fiscal year 2026 to reflect the situation in the Middle East and rising oil prices. 6. Deutsche Bank: The Bank of Japan is expected to keep interest rates unchanged; a large number of media reports that the Bank of Japan will remain on hold. This is the message conveyed by the bank through the media that they have decided to postpone the interest rate hike. 7. Danske Bank: The Bank of Japan is expected to keep interest rates unchanged because the war has brought uncertainty to the economy and price prospects; the timing of raising interest rates will be postponed to June, and whether the interest rate can be raised by then will also depend on the development of the energy market. 8. Sumitomo Mitsui Trust: The Bank of Japan is expected to keep interest rates unchanged; given that the Bank of Japan’s policy stance still has a tightening tendency, the Bank of Japan may restart interest rate increases in June or July. Interest rate hike camp1. Sumitomo Mitsui Bank: The Bank of Japan is expected to raise interest rates to 1%. The 1% interest rate is still slightly lower than the neutral interest rate range. This level has neither a suppressive nor a stimulating effect. 2. ING: The Bank of Japan is still likely to raise interest rates because Japan’s CPI in March was higher than expected and inflation will further accelerate; the Bank of Japan is expected to raise its inflation expectations for fiscal year 2026. 3. Daiwa Research Institute: The Bank of Japan’s early interest rate hike is a key measure for it to stabilize inflation expectations and maintain the gradual process of raising interest rates; delaying the rate hike may have a serious impact on the economy due to rising inflation and further depreciation of the yen.

Hong Kong artificial intelligence stocks were active at the beginning of the trading session. Nobikan (02635.HK) rose by more than 4%, NetEase-S (09999.HK) rose by more than 2%, Xunce (03317.HK) rose by nearly 2%, and stocks such as MINIMAX-W (00100.HK), Zhipu (02513.HK), and UBTECH (09880.HK) followed suit.