Asia Market Movers: BoJ’s Ueda warns weak yen could amplify inflation as oil prices rise

Thursday, 12 Mar, 2026 Central Banks BoJ's Ueda warns weak yen could amplify inflation as oil prices rise BoJ Governor Ueda warns currency weakness could intensify inflation risks as higher oil prices and a weaker yen threaten to fuel cost-push inflation in Japan. Summary: Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ued Central Banks CBA expects RBA to hike rates in March and May as inflation risks rise Commonwealth Bank expects the RBA to raise rates in March and May as rising energy prices and strong domestic data keep inflation risks elevated. Earlier: ANZ joins banks expecting March 17 RBA rate h Learn more Central Banks PBOC sets USD/ CNY mid-point today at 6.8959 (vs. estimate at 6.8853) The PBOC allows the yuan to fluctuate within a +/- 2% range, around this reference rate. Injects 24.5bn yuan in 7-day reverse repos at 1.4% (unchanged) in open market operations Central Banks ANZ joins banks expecting March 17 RBA rate hike as oil shock lifts inflation risks Expectations for an RBA rate hike on March 17 are strengthening as oil-driven inflation risks grow and major banks including ANZ join forecasts for tighter policy. Summary: RBA Deputy Governor Andrew Stocks Oracle layoffs could reach 45000 as AI replace database, engineering roles. Job loss flood Summary: Oracle is reportedly preparing layoffs that could reach as many as 45,000 employees, above the confirmed 20,000–30,000 range. Much of the restructuring is tied to AI automation within Oracle Central Banks PBOC is expected to set the USD/CNY reference rate at 6.8853 – Reuters estimate The People's Bank of China is due to set the daily USD/CNY reference rate at around 0115 GMT (2115 US Eastern time), a fixing that remains one of the most closely watched signals in Asian foreign exch News UK housing market cools as RICS price gauge falls to -12 UK housing demand weakened in February as geopolitical tensions and higher energy prices raised fears mortgage rates could remain elevated. Summary: The RICS house price balance fell to -12 in Februar Central Banks Australian inflation expectations surging higher still: 5.2% (vs. 5% prior) Australia Consumer Inflation Expectation for March 2025 rise to 5.2% from 5% in February. RBA looks locked and loaded: Australian bank analysts are piling on to forecast an RBA rate hike next week Wes Learn more News Private credit fears grow as Morgan Stanley limits redemptions and JPMorgan cuts leverage Summary: Morgan Stanley limited withdrawals from its North Haven Private Income Fund after redemption requests reached nearly 11% of shares outstanding. The fund returned about $169 million, or 45.8%

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