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  1. Malaysia Holds Key Rate Steady Amid Middle East Conflict Risks

    Malaysia Holds Key Rate Steady Amid Middle East Conflict Risks

    Bank Negara Malaysia maintains rate at 2.75%, flags potential growth and inflation risks from prolonged Middle East war.

    last mo. 1 min read
  2. Japan Stands Ready to Defend 160 Yen per Dollar Level, Ex-BOJ Official Says

    Japan Stands Ready to Defend 160 Yen per Dollar Level, Ex-BOJ Official Says

    Former BOJ official Atsushi Takeuchi warns Japan likely intervened during Golden Week and will step in again to defend the yen's critical 160 level.

    last mo. 1 min read
  3. Kyndryl Shares Tumble 10% on Earnings Miss, Announces Layoffs

    Kyndryl Shares Tumble 10% on Earnings Miss, Announces Layoffs

    Kyndryl shares fell 10.75% after Q4 earnings missed estimates. The company announces layoffs and a restructuring plan to improve margins.

    last mo. 1 min read
  4. Hopes for Hormuz Strait Reopening Push Markets Higher, Oil Stays Above $100

    Hopes for Hormuz Strait Reopening Push Markets Higher, Oil Stays Above $100

    Asian markets surge on hopes of a US-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, easing oil supply fears.

    last mo. 1 min read
  5. Philippine Q1 GDP Misses Forecasts Amid Global Headwinds

    Philippine Q1 GDP Misses Forecasts Amid Global Headwinds

    Philippines Q1 GDP grew 2.8%, below 3.5% forecast. Delayed budget and Middle East crisis weigh on growth.

    last mo. 1 min read
  6. Japan Denies Limits on Yen Intervention, in Daily Talks with US

    Japan Denies Limits on Yen Intervention, in Daily Talks with US

    Japan's top currency diplomat says there are no constraints on intervention frequency to support the yen, confirming daily communication with US authorities ahead of Treasury Secretary Bessent's visit.

    last mo. 1 min read
  7. Japan's Nikkei Hits Record High Above 61,000 on Tech Earnings and Mideast Optimism

    Japan's Nikkei Hits Record High Above 61,000 on Tech Earnings and Mideast Optimism

    Japan's Nikkei 225 surges to an all-time high as markets reopen, boosted by strong tech earnings and Middle East peace optimism.

    last mo. 1 min read
  8. Nikkei Breaks 61,000 as Tech Earnings and Middle East Optimism Fuel Rally

    Nikkei Breaks 61,000 as Tech Earnings and Middle East Optimism Fuel Rally

    Japan's Nikkei hit a record high above 61,000 as markets reopened, driven by strong tech earnings, a weaker yen, and hopes for a Middle East peace deal.

    last mo. 1 min read