Japan's Business Confidence Rises Despite Iran War Uncertainty, BOJ Rate Hike Expected 
Gold Prices Rebound in Asia Amid Iran War Ceasefire Hopes 
Asian Stocks Surge on Trump's Iran War Comments and Dip-Buying 
Australia Bans Card Payment Surcharges Starting October 2025 
Aluminum Prices Surge Toward Four-Year Highs After Gulf Smelter Strikes 
China Manufacturing PMI Hits 12-Month High Amid Energy Price Concerns 
WTO Ministerial Collapse Leaves Global Digital Trade Rules in Limbo 
Asian Currencies Hold Steady Amid U.S.-Israel-Iran Tensions and BOJ Signals 
Oil Prices Dip as Trump Eyes Iran De-escalation, Hormuz Closure Persists 
South Korea's Exports Hit Record High in March on AI-Driven Chip Demand 
Oil Prices Climb as Middle East Conflict Keeps Supply Risks Elevated 
RBC Capital: European Medtech Firms Show Minimal Middle East and Energy Risk Exposure 
Dollar Surges to Monthly High as Middle East Conflict Rattles Global Markets 
Iran Strikes Oil Tanker Near Dubai Amid U.S. Threats and Ongoing Middle East Conflict 
Dollar Surges to Nine-Month High as Middle East Tensions Drive Safe-Haven Demand 
Goldman Sachs Sees Value in European Real Estate Stocks Despite Sharp Selloff 
South Korea's $17.3 Billion Emergency Budget Targets Oil Price Surge 
The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) said downward pressure on the Chinese economy is increasing.
Key Takeaways
- Chinese economy is stable and ZHAO from NDRC confident of achieving economic growth goals.
- China’s state planner Vice Chairman said they will adopt multiple measures to stimulate the private sector.
- Local governments aim to complete special bond issuance by the end of Oct.
- Plans to issue 200 billion Yuan in advance budget spending and investment projects from next year.
