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Japan's core inflation stays below BOJ target, energy risks grow

Japan's core inflation stays below BOJ target, energy risks grow

By Leika Kihara TOKYO, April 24 (Reuters) - Japan's core inflation slowed below the central bank's 2% target for a second straight month in March, data showed on Friday, as government fuel subsidies and moderating food inflation offset price pressures from the Iran war-induced energy shock.
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Bank of Japan seen dropping hawkish signs even as it keeps rates steady

Bank of Japan seen dropping hawkish signs even as it keeps rates steady

By Leika Kihara TOKYO, April 23 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan is expected to keep interest rates steady next week but signal its readiness to hike them as soon as June, as a war-driven energy shock puts policymakers on guard against mounting inflation risks.
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Morning Bid: How much risk can markets swallow?

Morning Bid: How much risk can markets swallow?

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee It's hard to pop the champagne when you're constantly looking over your shoulder.
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Dollar set for weekly gain on stalled US-Iran talks and Middle East uncertainty

Dollar set for weekly gain on stalled US-Iran talks and Middle East uncertainty

By Satoshi Sugiyama TOKYO, April 24 (Reuters) - The dollar was on track for its first weekly gain in three weeks on Friday, as stalled peace negotiations between the U.S. and Iran dampened hopes for an immediate easing of Middle East tensions.
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Trading Day: Geopolitical reality check

Trading Day: Geopolitical reality check

By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida, April 23 (Reuters) - Oil prices jumped and Wall Street fell on Thursday, with the Nasdaq having its worst day in a month, as fading hopes of a U.S.-Iran peace deal soured recent optimism around the U.S. earnings season and tech companies in particular.
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Germany halves 2026 growth forecast, raises inflation outlook amid Iran war

Germany halves 2026 growth forecast, raises inflation outlook amid Iran war

By Maria Martinez BERLIN, April 22 (Reuters) - Germany's economy ministry cut its growth forecasts for 2026 and 2027 and raised its inflation projections on Wednesday, as the Iran war drives up oil and gas prices.
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Asia shares mixed, oil advances on US-Iran deadlock

Asia shares mixed, oil advances on US-Iran deadlock

By Rae Wee SINGAPORE, April 24 (Reuters) - Asia shares struggled on Friday and oil prices resumed their rise, as a shaky ceasefire in the Middle East war and stalled U.S.-Iran peace talks gave investors little to cheer.
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Iran war impact seeps ever deeper into global economy

Iran war impact seeps ever deeper into global economy

By Jonathan Cable and Kaori Kaneko LONDON/TOKYO, April 23 (Reuters) - The global economy is facing ever more tangible strains from the energy shock triggered by the Iran war as factories grapple with soaring production costs and activity weakens even in services sectors, major surveys showed on
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U.S. Retail Sales Surge Due to Record Gas Price Spike Amid Iran Conflict

U.S. Retail Sales Surge Due to Record Gas Price Spike Amid Iran Conflict

U.S. Retail Sales Surge Due to Record Gas Price Spike Amid Iran Conflict
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Japan's exports expand 11.7% in March on brisk demand, higher prices

Japan's exports expand 11.7% in March on brisk demand, higher prices

TOKYO, April 22 (Reuters) - Japan's exports rose for a seventh straight month, data showed on Wednesday, boosted by solid global demand and rising prices and for now defying any major impact from disruptions caused by the conflict in the Middle East.
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US dollar edges higher as Iran ceasefire deadline approaches

US dollar edges higher as Iran ceasefire deadline approaches

By Stefano Rebaudo April 21 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar edged higher on Tuesday after falling the day before as uncertainty over Middle East peace talks kept investors on the sidelines.
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US retail sales surge in March on higher gasoline prices

US retail sales surge in March on higher gasoline prices

WASHINGTON, April 20 (Reuters) - U.S. retail sales increased more than expected in March as the war with Iran boosted gasoline prices and receipts at service stations, while tax refunds supported spending elsewhere.