Iran’s economy, crippled by 32% inflation and $33bn reserves, struggles to match Israel’s $223bn war chest. Sanctions and stagnant growth tilt prolonged conflict in Tel Aviv’s favour.
Crude prices spike after Israel attacks Iran
Attacks prompt warning of harsh retaliation from Tehran, stoking concerns of wider regional conflict that could also impact oil production ...
Oil prices surge as much as 13% as Israel strikes Iran in major escalation
Oil prices jumped as much as 13% after Israel launched strikes against Iran in major Middle East conflict escalation ...
Safe-Haven Currencies Strengthen After Israel Launches Attack on Iran
Safe-haven currencies such as the Japanese yen and the Swiss franc strengthened in morning Asian session after Israel’s attack against Iran.
ASX slides as Iran-Israel tensions send oil prices higher
The Australian sharemarket fell slightly during Friday’s trading as fears of the fallout between Israel and Iran resulted in a broad sell-off on the market and investors rush to safe havens including ...
JGB Yields Fall Sharply After Israel Carries out Strike Against Iran
Japanese government bond yields fell sharply as investors sought safety following news that Israel has carried out a strike against Iran.
China, Turkey Renew Currency Swap Deal Worth Almost $5 Billion
Turkey and China have renewed a currency swap agreement, allowing their central banks to exchange as much as 189 billion liras ($4.8 billion) or 35 billion yuan over the next three years.
Philippines: Blueprint for sustainable finance in Apac
As global markets waver, innovative approaches from international and local banks are transforming a dormant market into a vibrant blueprint for green and social finance across emerging Asia.
Japan’s US Treasury holdings not a topic in Bessent meetings, minister says
By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said on Friday he had not specifically discussed Japan's $1 trillion-plus holdings of U.S. Treasury securities during past ...
Bilal Azhar Kayani takes charge as minister of state for finance
Bilal Azhar Kayani has officially assumed office as Pakistan's Minister of State for Finance. The Finance Division confirmed his appointment on Friday through a Cabinet Division notification. This new ...