Japanese Imports YoY (Mar) Y/Y 10.9% vs. Exp. 7.1% (Prev. 10.2%, Low. 3.8%, High. 10.1%)

The stronger-than-expected Japanese imports growth of 10.9% year-over-year for March, compared to the expected 7.1%, indicates robust demand and may reflect shifting economic dynamics.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 22 Apr 2026, 00:10 UTCOn the live feed at 23:50 UTC — 2 more headlines followed before this page went public

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[MARKET UPDATE] Asia-Pac stocks begin mostly lower with peace talks in Islamabad on hold, while US President Trump announced to extend the ceasefire until discussions conclude but will maintain the naval blockade in Hormuz

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Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission member Khazarian says while Trump is announcing the end of the ceasefire unilaterally, at the same time he raised the maritime blockade, which is a ridiculous contradiction

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Japanese Imports YoY (Mar) Y/Y 10.9% vs. Exp. 7.1% (Prev. 10.2%, Low. 3.8%, High. 10.1%)

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PRE-MARKET AUSTRALIAN, JAPANESE & SOUTH KOREAN STOCKS NEWS: Quarterly activity updates and earnings including BHP, Bank of Queensland & South 32; Source reports continue to suggest the BoJ will refrain from hiking rates next week

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UK will host military planners from over 30 countries on Wednesday to develop a mission to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to The Times

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This could imply potential upward pressure on commodity prices and influence the Bank of Japan's outlook on policy, particularly if sustained. Traders should consider how this might affect the yen and related assets in the commodity space, especially gold and metals.

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