Japanese Current Account (Feb) 3.933B vs. Exp. 3549B (Prev. 941.6B)
The larger-than-expected Japanese current account surplus for February suggests stronger external demand or reduced imports, reflecting positively on Japan's trade balance.
Kuwait says air defences are intercepting hostile targets
Pakistan's President invites US and Iran delegates to Islamaabd on Friday, while reports also noted that EU envoys Witkoff, Kushner and VP Vance is expected to attend US-Iran talks
Japanese Current Account (Feb) 3.933B vs. Exp. 3549B (Prev. 941.6B)
US President Trump posts the official statement by Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi
US official says ceasefire will begin this evening, but they believe it may take some time for orders to reach Revolutionary Guard units at the field level
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This could influence policy decisions, particularly regarding currency strength and overall economic outlook, as a robust surplus often supports the yen and potentially impacts commodity prices, especially metals.
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