
Bank of Japan Eyes Further Rate Hikes Amid Middle East Tensions and Inflation Pressures
Apr 03, 2026 04:24 am UTC| Central Banks Economy
A senior Bank of Japan official reaffirmed the central banks commitment to continuing its interest rate hike cycle, while closely monitoring how the ongoing Middle East conflict is shaping Japans economic outlook and...

Japan Signals Readiness to Intervene as Yen Weakens Toward 160 Per Dollar
Apr 03, 2026 03:32 am UTC| Economy
Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama issued a stern warning to currency traders on Friday, signaling that Tokyo is prepared to take decisive action against what officials describe as speculative behavior driving...

China's Services Sector Maintains Growth Streak Despite March Slowdown
Apr 03, 2026 03:29 am UTC| Economy
Chinas services industry continued to expand in March, though at a notably slower pace, as weakening demand and ongoing workforce reductions tempered activity across the sector. According to the latest RatingDog Services...

U.S. Stock Futures Stabilize Ahead of Good Friday as Investors Eye Jobs Report
Apr 03, 2026 00:57 am UTC| Economy
U.S. stock index futures held steady Thursday evening as markets entered a cautious holding pattern before the Good Friday holiday closure, with traders weighing Middle East tensions and positioning ahead of a critical...

Gold Prices Drop as Trump Escalates Iran Threats, Oil Surges
Apr 03, 2026 00:52 am UTC| Economy
Gold prices retreated Thursday, breaking a multi-day winning streak after President Donald Trump signaled an intensified military campaign against Iran over the coming weeks. The remarks rattled investors who had grown...

U.S. Dollar Climbs as Trump Escalates Rhetoric Against Iran
Apr 03, 2026 00:50 am UTC| Economy
The U.S. dollar strengthened Thursday, drawing support from its safe-haven status after President Donald Trump signaled a significant escalation in military operations against Iran. The U.S. Dollar Index climbed 0.4% to...

Japan's Services Sector Growth Slows in March Amid Rising Middle East Tensions
Apr 03, 2026 00:49 am UTC| Economy
Japans services sector expanded for the 12th consecutive month in March, though growth momentum weakened as escalating Middle East conflict weighed heavily on business sentiment. The SP Global Japan Services PMI dipped to...