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Tuesday, 19 May, 2026 News investingLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: USD/JPY had a look at 159 ICYMI (Monday): Japan signals FX intervention readiness, vowing to shield US bond market ICYMI - Iran launches Bitcoin-backed ship insurance scheme for Strait of Hormuz transit Japan economy minister Central Banks ICYMI (Monday): Japan signals FX intervention readiness, vowing to shield US bond market Japan stands ready to intervene against excessive yen volatility at any time, Finance Minister Katayama said at the G7, while officials confirmed Tokyo will avoid selling US Treasuries to fund any act Learn more Cryptocurrency ICYMI - Iran launches Bitcoin-backed ship insurance scheme for Strait of Hormuz transit Iran has launched a Bitcoin-backed shipping insurance service for Hormuz Strait transits, as Tehran simultaneously unveiled a new authority to formally manage strait traffic and collect transit fees. News Japan economy minister backs recovery but warns of Middle East conflict fallout risk Japan's economy minister Kiuchi cited strong wage momentum and improving job conditions underpinning a moderate recovery, while pledging nimble government action to address Middle East conflict risks. Central Banks RBA minutes: Eight of nine members backed May hike as inflation expectations risk grew RBA minutes show eight of nine board members backed the May rate hike to 4.35%, citing rising inflation risks from the Gulf conflict, with markets now pricing a 75% chance of a further August rise. Ea News Japan Q1 GDP beats forecasts at 2.1% but Iran war energy shock threatens momentum Japan's Q1 GDP grew an annualised 2.1%, beating forecasts of 1.7%, but analysts warn the Iran war energy shock is set to slow growth sharply and could force the BOJ to delay rate hikes. Earlier: USD/J News ICYMI - EU plans supply chain rules forcing firms to source key parts from three suppliers The EU is planning rules capping single-supplier sourcing of critical components at 30-40%, forcing firms to use at least three suppliers, with punitive tariffs on Chinese chemicals and machinery also Central Banks PBOC sets USD/ CNY reference rate for today at 6.8375 (vs. estimate at 6.7909) The PBOC allows the yuan to fluctuate within a +/- 2% range, around this reference rate. Injects 500mn yuan via 7-day reverse repos in open market operates today. Unchanged rate of 1.4%. Learn more Commodities PM Albanese secures 600,000 barrels of jet fuel from China as Australia shores up supplies Australia has secured three shipments of jet fuel totalling more than 600,000 barrels from China, due from early June, plus 38,500 tonnes of agricultural urea from Brunei, Prime Minister Albanese said

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