Japanese Overtime Pay YoY (Apr) Y/Y 4.20% vs. Exp. 3.2% (Prev. 1.9%)

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Japanese Finance Minister Katayama says direction on sales tax cut hasn't been decided, adds government will not rely on debt to finance the food sales tax cut

23:37

South Korea's Finance Minister says will respond if effects of volatility increases and inflation pressure worsens

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Japanese Overtime Pay YoY (Apr) Y/Y 4.20% vs. Exp. 3.2% (Prev. 1.9%)

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Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi says the Hormuz Strait is in the territorial waters of Iran and Oman, also says US bases in the region are targets for retaliation

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Korea (Republic of) Current Account (Apr) 28.29B (Prev. 37.33B)

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