Australia Westpac Leading Index (MoM): -0.1% (March) vs previous -0.08%

Apr 22, 2026

PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 6.8635 vs. 6.8594 previous

On Wednesday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) sets the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead at 6.8635 compared to the previous day's fix of 6.8594 and 6.8233 Reuters estimate.

US Dollar Index steadies near 98.50 as US-Iran ceasefire extends

The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is holding ground after registering modest gains in the previous day and trading around 98.40 during the Asian hours on Wednesday.