Japan PM Sanae Takaichi Unveils Growth Plan as BOJ Independence Concerns Lift Bond Yields

Jul 21, 2026 03:55 am UTC| Politics Economy Central Banks

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi unveiled her first economic policy blueprint on Tuesday, pledging to increase investment in strategic growth sectors while reaffirming cooperation with the Bank of Japan (BOJ)....

Asian Currencies Hold Steady as Middle East Tensions Boost US Dollar, Oil Concerns

Jul 21, 2026 03:49 am UTC| Economy

Asian currencies traded in a narrow range on Tuesday as investors remained cautious over escalating conflict in the Middle East, supporting the U.S. dollar while rising oil prices pressured currencies across the regions...

US Dollar Holds Near One-Week High as Middle East Tensions and Oil Prices Drive Market Sentiment

Jul 21, 2026 02:53 am UTC| Economy

The U.S. dollar remained close to a one-week high on Tuesday as investors balanced escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East against growing hopes for a potential ceasefire. Currency markets stayed cautious as...

Gold Climbs Above $4,000 as Middle East Tensions and Fed Outlook Drive Safe-Haven Demand

Jul 21, 2026 02:51 am UTC| Economy

Gold prices moved higher on Monday, climbing back above the key $4,000-per-ounce level as investors balanced rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East with expectations for the U.S. Federal Reserves next policy...

Asian Stocks Rise as Oil Retreats on Iran Ceasefire Hopes Ahead of Key AI Earnings

Jul 21, 2026 02:48 am UTC| Economy

Asian stock markets advanced on Tuesday as easing oil prices and renewed hopes for a ceasefire between Iran and the United States improved investor sentiment, although caution remained ahead of major technology earnings...

Oil Prices Hold Steady as U.S.-Iran Conflict and Houthi Blockade Keep Markets on Edge

Jul 21, 2026 02:45 am UTC| Economy

Oil prices were little changed in Asian trading on Tuesday after posting gains of more than 1% in the previous session, as investors weighed escalating tensions between the United States and Iran alongside fresh threats to...

US Stock Futures Hold Steady as Tesla, Alphabet Earnings and Iran Conflict Dominate Market Focus

Jul 21, 2026 02:35 am UTC| Economy

U.S. stock index futures traded little changed late Monday as investors prepared for a busy week of major corporate earnings while closely monitoring escalating tensions between the United States and Iran. The geopolitical...