Japan rejects U.S. intel assessment that Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks represent ‘significant shift’
Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara told reporters “A significant policy shift is not something that is happening right now.”
HDFC Bank shares fall 5% as part-time chair of India’s largest private bank resigns over ‘ethics’
Interim part‑time chairman, Keki Mistry, said that Atanu Chakraborty, had not provided the board with any evidence or details of the alleged unethical practices.
Inside India newsletter: Gold loans are thriving in India — and attracting global investors
Gold-backed lending, a billion-dollar industry, is reshaping India’s retail credit landscape and drawing global investors to the sector.
Bank of Japan keeps rates steady as expected, warns Iran war may push up inflation
The Bank of Japan kept its rates steady at 0.75% as expected, but noted that inflation risks now are tilted to the upside due to the Iran war.
Trump warns to ‘blow up’ South Pars gas field in Iran if strikes against Qatar energy continue
World leaders are scrambling to contain a spiraling Middle East conflict on Thursday after Israel and Iran traded strikes on gas production facilities.
Oil jumps 4% as Iranian retaliatory strikes on Qatar’s key energy facility stoke supply worries
Oil prices jumped as markets react to escalating tensions after Qatar said Iranian missile strikes damaged a key liquefied natural gas export facility.
Asia markets set to track Wall Street losses as Iran war fuels energy worries; BOJ rate decision on deck
Investors in Asia will look toward the Bank of Japan decision, which is expected to hold rates at 0.75%.
Fed holds interest rates steady — here’s what that means for consumers
From mortgage rates to auto loans and credit cards, here’s a look at how the Fed’s March interest rate decision may affect your finances.
Here are the five key takeaways from this week’s Fed meeting
While no one expected the Fed to cut — much less hike — at this meeting, the market always looks for clues about what’s next.
Iran missile attack on Qatar causes ‘extensive damage’ to facility housing huge gas plant
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard had threatened to attack energy facilities in Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.