Japanese Jobs/applications ratio (Feb) 1.19 vs. Exp. 1.18 (Prev. 1.18)
The Japanese jobs/applications ratio for February came in slightly above expectations at 1.19, compared to the forecast of 1.18 and matching the prior figure.
Japanese Retail Sales MoM (Feb) M/M -2.0% vs. Exp. -0.9% (Prev. 4.1%)
PRE-MARKET JAPANESE AND SOUTH KOREAN STOCKS NEWS: Honda Motor (7267 JT) resurrects its engineering subsidiary
Japanese Jobs/applications ratio (Feb) 1.19 vs. Exp. 1.18 (Prev. 1.18)
Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs denied US President Trump’s assertions that Washington and Tehran were engaged in talks, according to WSJ
Saudi Ministry of Defence announces interception and destruction of four ballistic missiles launched towards the Riyadh region
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This modest improvement could signal a tighter labor market, potentially influencing economic sentiment and policy considerations down the line. Investors might interpret this as a supportive factor for domestic consumption, impacting commodities and related sectors.
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