Asia Market Movers: Trump weighs extending Jones Act waiver. Policy shift eases US fuel costs amid Iran war

Wednesday, 22 Apr, 2026 Commodities Trump weighs extending Jones Act waiver. Policy shift eases US fuel costs amid Iran war Axios with the info. Trump is considering extending the Jones Act waiver after it boosted U.S. oil shipments by 70% and eased fuel costs, with over 9 million barrels moved by foreign tankers since Mar Commodities Trump rambling, wants a deal but also threatens to "blow up the rest of their Country" Trump's latest: The war of words continues. It does appear both sides don't want to restart shooting. Vance seems to be restraining Trump for now. Can that last? Learn more Commodities Maritime crackdown widens against Iran-linked shipping. Oil tanker seized in Indian Ocean Summary: U.S. seizes Iranian-linked tanker near Sri Lanka Enforcement expands far beyond Persian Gulf Stateless tanker tied to Iranian oil flows Second interdiction in two days Links to China highligh Stock market update JPMorgan raises S&P 500 target to 7,600 (from 7,200). AI, tech earnings drive bullish view Summary: JPMorgan lifts S&P 500 target to 7,600 (from 7,200) Implies ~7% upside from current levels EPS forecasts raised for 2026 and 2027 AI and tech earnings drive bullish outlook Ceasefire supp Central Banks PBOC is expected to set the USD/CNY reference rate at 6.8233 – 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 Japan March trade data: Surplus shrinks. Imports and exports both higher than expected Japan’s trade balance recorded a surplus of ¥667.0B in March (expected ¥1,106B, prior ¥57.3B) imports increased 10.9% y/y (exp. 7.1%, prior 10.2%) exports rose 11.7% y/y (exp. 11.0%, prior 4.2%) Forex JPMorgan turns selectively bearish US dollar post-ceasefire, favour high-yield, risk FX JPMorgan says the U.S.-Iran ceasefire is bearish for the dollar, re-entering selective USD shorts and favouring high-yielding currencies like AUD, NZD and EM FX as geopolitical risk eases. Summary: JP Commodities Military planners set to bypass the clowns and reopen the Strait of Hormuz themselves Over 30 countries will meet in London to advance military plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, focusing on deployment and command structures, with any mission contingent on a sustainable ceasefire. S Learn more News Canada says USMCA review is a checkpoint, not a cliff Canada’s trade negotiator says USMCA review is a checkpoint, not a cliff, and warns not all US trade issues will be resolved by July 1, with Ottawa focused on protecting the deal while seeking tariff

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