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  • Taiwan's benchmark index fell 1.82% as Paper & Pulp and Glass sectors dragged, amid sharp moves in crude, Brent and gold futures.
  • Gulf states evaluate low-cost Ukrainian interceptor drone as cheaper defense amid increased Iranian drone attacks and regional arms demand.
  • UK PM Keir Starmer visits Gulf to coordinate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz after a U.S.-Iran ceasefire.
  • UK house prices fell 0.5% in March, with Halifax citing Iran war-linked uncertainty and higher mortgage rates weighing on confidence.
  • Shell warns Q1 will see a $10–15 billion negative working capital swing driven by volatile commodity prices despite rising refining margins.
  • Australian equities rallied as the S&P/ASX 200 jumped 2.55% to a one-month high led by Gold, IT and Metals & Mining strength.
  • Zhipu AI shares surged 16% after GLM-5.1 price hikes while AI ETF WISE shows improving technicals and renewed investor interest.

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Yen Faces Pressure Amid Japanese Snap Election Plans

Yen Faces Pressure Amid Japanese Snap Election Plans

The Japanese yen depreciated following Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s announcement of a snap election aimed at consolidating her political authority. Market reactions saw the yen weaken against the U.S. dollar, retreating from key resistance levels, as speculation over potential monetary and fiscal policy impacts intensified.

Snap Election Plans by Japanese PM Weigh on Yen

Snap Election Plans by Japanese PM Weigh on Yen

The Japanese yen experienced depreciation after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced intentions to hold an early election next month to consolidate her political support. This announcement led to notable currency fluctuations, with the dollar retreating from recent highs near the psychologically significant 160 yen mark. Analysts attribute the y…

Dollar Holds Steady Ahead of Inflation Reports as Yen Hits 18-Month Low

Dollar Holds Steady Ahead of Inflation Reports as Yen Hits 18-Month Low

The U.S. dollar remained stable Wednesday prior to fresh inflation data release, while the Japanese yen weakened to its lowest point in a year and a half amid political uncertainty. Core U.S. consumer inflation slightly missed expectations, prompting careful market observation as additional economic indicators are awaited. The dollar's stability re…

Dollar Holds Steady as Yen Falls to 18-Month Low

Dollar Holds Steady as Yen Falls to 18-Month Low

The U.S. dollar maintained stability following recent declines, while the Japanese yen weakened significantly reaching its lowest in a year and a half. Key inflation figures and geopolitical developments influenced investor sentiment, with Federal Reserve policy expectations and potential political shifts in Japan playing pivotal roles.

Dollar Holds Steady Ahead of Inflation Data While Yen Drops to 18-Month Low

Dollar Holds Steady Ahead of Inflation Data While Yen Drops to 18-Month Low

The U.S. dollar maintained stability following recent declines as markets anticipate crucial inflation figures, while the Japanese yen fell to its weakest point in a year and a half influenced by upcoming political developments and fiscal strategies. Key inflation data from the U.S. will shape near-term currency trends. Market attention also center…

Bitcoin Surges Past $96,000 Amid Strategy Inc’s Significant Acquisition While Market Sentiment Remains Mixed

Bitcoin Surges Past $96,000 Amid Strategy Inc’s Significant Acquisition While Market Sentiment Remains Mixed

Bitcoin's price climbed notably after Strategy Inc announced a substantial $1.3 billion purchase of the currency, marking its largest acquisition since July 2025. This move boosted Bitcoin to over $96,000, a two-month peak. Meanwhile, data signals subdued retail interest within the U.S., echoed by Coinbase trading at a discount. Institutional deman…

Yen Plunges Amid Prospects of Eased Fiscal Measures; Dollar Gains Ground

Yen Plunges Amid Prospects of Eased Fiscal Measures; Dollar Gains Ground

The Japanese yen sharply declined to levels unseen since July 2024 in response to growing concerns about looser fiscal and monetary policy under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who is reportedly considering an early general election. Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar broadly strengthened following inflation data aligned with economists' expectations, refle…

South Korean President Lee Highlights Potential Price Impacts of US Semiconductor Tariffs and Addresses Broader Economic and Diplomatic Issues

South Korean President Lee Highlights Potential Price Impacts of US Semiconductor Tariffs and Addresses Broader Economic and Diplomatic Issues

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung addressed the implications of proposed US tariffs on semiconductor imports, suggesting they would likely lead to increased prices for American consumers due to market dominance by South Korean and Taiwanese firms. He also discussed the recent depreciation of the South Korean won and its relation to broader curre…

South Korean President Predicts Won Strengthening Amid Stock Market Optimism

South Korean President Predicts Won Strengthening Amid Stock Market Optimism

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung shared expectations that the won's exchange rate could strengthen to about 1,400 per U.S. dollar within the upcoming months. He emphasized that domestic policy efforts alone may not fully stabilize the currency due to external influences such as movements in the Japanese yen. Furthermore, he highlighted that des…