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Japanese Stocks Slide at Open After IMF, World Bank Flag War's Underestimated Economic Toll

Japanese stocks opened lower on Friday as the International Monetary Fund and World Bank officials cautioned that financial markets might be failing to fully account for the economic damage caused by the war.The Nikkei 225 dropped 263.3 points, or 0.4%, to 59,255.09 at the opening bell.The warnings overshadowed U.S. President Donald Trump's optimistic remarks about securing a lasting ceasefire with Iran before the current truce expires next week.Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon without mentioning Hezbollah, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed his agreement to the deal, according to various media reports.Compounding market unease, former Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson urged U.S. authorities to develop a contingency plan to prevent a potential demand collapse in the $31 trillion U.S. government debt market, Bloomberg News reported on Friday.

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Market Chatter: Japan to Enroll 1,000 Small Businesses in Cyberattack Detection Pilot Program

Japan will launch a pilot program to detect cyberattacks at 1,000 small and midsize businesses, alongside a new security certification framework, Nikkei Asia reported on Friday, citing the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.The ministry will begin recruiting participants as early as May for the yearlong trial set to start this summer, drawing companies from sectors with complex supply chains such as automotive, logistics, construction, and finance, the publication said.Vendors will also be solicited to develop the necessary systems, while the ministry will advise participating firms on security measures based on their specific business relationships, the news daily said.The government plans to work with vendors to commercialize and price these services specifically tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises, the report said.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Persian Gulf, China Economic Outlooks Lift Asian Stock Markets

Asian stock markets marched unevenly higher Thursday, as traders reviewed major economic reports from Beijing, and prospects for peace in the Middle East.Hong Kong, Shanghai, Seoul, Taiwan and Tokyo exchanges finished in the green, although other regional exchanges edged lower.In Japan, the Nikkei 225 opened higher and rose to the close, up 2.4% as traders weighed media reports of possibly renewed Tehran-Washington peace talks.The benchmark Nikkei 225 gained 1,384.10 to 59,518.34, as gaining issues outnumbered losers 158 to 64.Leading the upside was gadget maker TDK, up 13.1%, while heavy-equipment manufacturer Komatsu declined 5.4%.In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Index opened higher and tracked north, closing up 1.7%, after Beijing released a slate of generally good economic reports. Tech issues led the upside.The broad gauge Hang Seng rose 446.94 to 26,394.26 as gaining issues outnumbered losers 61 to 26. The Hang Seng TECH Index gained 3.7% on the day, while the Mainland Properties Index rose 1.2%.Leading the upside was Contemporary Amperex Technology, gaining 9%, while noodle maker Tingyi declined 3.5%.On the mainland, the Shanghai Composite rose 0.7% to 4,055.55.In economic news, mainland China's Q1 gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 5% on year, meeting Beijing's target, reported the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).Additionally, China's industrial output rose 5.7% on year in March, while retail sales lifted a tempered 1.7% in the same period.China's new home prices across 70 cities fell 3.4% on-year in March 2026, widening from a 3.2% decline in the previous month, reported the NBS.On the other regional exchanges, the S. Korean KOSPI rose 2.2%; the Taiwan TWSE added 1.1%; the Australian ASX 200 lost 0.3%; the Singapore Straits Times Index slipped 0.3%, and the Thai Set fell 1.1%. In late trading in Mumbai, the Sensex was down 0.2%.The MSCI All Country Asia Pacific Index rose 1.2% on the day.

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Market Chatter: Japan Maintains Sustainability Finance Efforts Amid Energy Supply Disruptions

Sustainability-linked bond issuance in Japan for 2026 will be in line with last year's $10 billion total due to diversification efforts amid energy supply disruption due to the Middle East conflict, Nikkei Asia reported Thursday, citing SMBC Nikko Securities.Meanwhile, Mizuho Securities forecasts a 10% increase in issuance for the fiscal year, with the market maintaining its appetite despite a decline in megadeals, the report cited senior sustainability strategist Yasunobu Katsuki as saying.The Japanese government views the Middle East war as supportive of an energy transition set forth by former Prime Minister Yoshishide Suga, intending to make the country carbon-neutral by 2050, the report said.The strategy involves energy sources that include nuclear, hydrogen, and ammonia, on top of renewables, supporting the country's supply which is still reliant on imports, according to the report.The efforts face bottlenecks in terms of the development of alternative energy technologies, commercial scaling, and minimal disruption to the economy and workforce, the report said.Sovereign climate transition bond issuances in the country have seen a decline since their launch in fiscal 2023, although there is a plan to issue such bonds amounting to 1 trillion yen in fiscal 2026, the report cited research firm Climate Integrate as saying.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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S&P Forecasts Weaker Credit Quality for 15% of Asia-Pacific Corporates Under Prolonged Middle East War

Protracted energy supply disruptions due to the Middle East conflict would weaken the credit profile of 15% of rated Asia-Pacific corporates, S&P Global Ratings said in a Thursday release.The figure under this downside scenario is greater than the 9% forecast under S&P's base case of a nearer end to the conflict.Sectors most vulnerable to the downside case include chemicals, downstream oil and gas, airlines, automotive, engineering and construction, and building materials, S&P said.The rating agency expects countries with depleting energy reserves to be impacted first, with subsidy efforts postponing some impact but ultimately pressuring countries' financial positions.The impact of the oil shock will vary across firms in different countries and even within the same sector, S&P said.However, supply chain diversification, inventory management, and timely cost passthrough should aid sectors in anchoring credit quality, S&P said.

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S&P Global: Oil Shock Could Undermine Asian Pacific Bonds

About one-seventh of Asian Pacific corporate bonds outstanding could come under pressure if the Persian Gulf war and higher oil prices persist, S&P Global reported Thursday."A prolonged oil shock could undermine the credit quality of 15% of rated Asia-Pacific corporates tested under our downside scenario," advised S&P Global. "That's up from 9% under our base case of a quicker end to war."The Asia-Pacific is more exposed to a Middle-East related energy shock than most other regions, and vulnerable to "disruptions to energy and raw material supplies, demand destruction, margin compression, and working capital volatility," advised S&P Global.Nearly 90% of the crude oil shipped through the Strait of Hormuz is bound for Asia, and Persian Gulf petroleum accounts for about 40% of Asia-Pacific's energy imports, noted the credit-rating agency.In Asia, industries and enterprises that rely on jet fuel, diesel, and liquified petroleum gas (LPG) "face the highest shortage risk," reported S&P Global.Business sectors most affected include chemicals, downstream oil and gas, airlines, automobile-manufacturing, engineering and construction, and building materials.In terms of nations, South Korea, Japan, and mainland China "have largely mitigated near-term supply disruption," through use of adequate reserves, but "other countries have had to announce various measures to manage a potential energy supply crunch," said S&P Global.Not only corporates, but some sovereign bonds could be affected if high prices persist.The Philippines sovereign credit-rating was reduced to BBB+ "stable" from "positive" last week, due to exposure to oil shocks, said S&P Global.

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Asia-Pacific Governments' Efforts to Control Energy Shock Impact Could Weigh on Public Finances, Fitch Says

Asia-Pacific governments have been adopting several efforts to mitigate the near-term credit effects of the Middle East energy shock, although these measures transfer the pressure onto public finances, Fitch Ratings said in a recent release.Governments have been countering energy supply pressure through subsidies, price caps, administrative curbs, and energy import diversification, Fitch said.Vietnam has stretched its fuel tax suspension until Jun and eliminated import tariffs until April.Malaysia raised its monthly petrol and diesel subsidy bill, while Singapore increased its corporate tax rebate and carried out reliefs.In India, the government pulled back on full customs duties on 40 petrochemical products while reducing special excise duties on petrol and diesel.These efforts should lessen short-term inflation and social risks, offering a buffer against sudden demand weakness and operating pressure for corporates, the rating agency said.On the other hand, the measures also create strains on sovereign balance sheets, state-tied entities, and regulated energy frameworks, with diverging credit impacts across sovereigns and energy and regulated utility entities, Fitch said.The rating agency considers price controls as causing market signal disruptions and can add more credit stress.Pakistan, the Philippines, and Thailand have permitted domestic fuel price movements while Indonesia and India have maintained pump prices, Fitch said.China increased prices to levels below cost increases, while South Korea will not have fuel price cap changes for the next few weeks.Thailand requires price reductions, while the Philippines paused its electricity spot market to control increases in electricity bills.Fitch considers the actions as anchoring near-term affordability but disruptive to the profitability of energy entities under delayed compensation.State-linked companies' growing role in supporting energy needs amid the shock could dampen their standalone credit profiles, Fitch said.

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Japan Shares Rise as Policymakers Flag Stability amid Global Uncertainty

Japanese shares closed higher on Thursday, supported by policy reassurance after Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said she flagged currency volatility and broader market swings to G7 counterparts.The Nikkei 225 rose 2.4%, or 1,384.10 points, to close at 59,518.34.Central banks are largely adopting a wait-and-see stance on policy amid uncertainty over the Middle East conflict and the impact of rate moves on growth, Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said after a G7 meeting.Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda also attended, though Katayama did not comment on implications for rate decisions.On the corporate front, SoftBank Group (TYO:9984) jumped 5% after pricing about 516.8 billion yen in dollar and euro senior notes to refinance debt and fund OpenAI-related investments.Toridoll (TYO:3397) fell 1% after saying it will restructure its UK unit via a company voluntary arrangement to cut costs and improve profitability.Daikin Industries (TYO:6367) surged 9% after Elliott flagged undervaluation and pushed for margin gains, higher returns and a review of non-core assets.

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Market Chatter: Japan, EU Firms Deepen Defense Ties as Geopolitical Risks Rise

Japanese and European companies plan to join a new framework linking the two sides' defense industries, as geopolitical tensions drive efforts to secure supply chains, Nikkei reported Thursday.The initiative will be discussed at the first Japan-EU defense industry dialogue on Friday, with nearly 20 European participants including Airbus, Thales, Dassault Systemes, Leonardo, Saab and PGZ, alongside about 30 Japanese companies and organizations such as Subaru (TYO:7270), Hitachi (TYO:6501), IHI (TYO:7013), Mitsubishi Corp. (TYO:8058) and Sumitomo Corp (TYO:8053), according to the report.European officials are seeking collaboration with Japanese firms on dual-use technologies and other capabilities to reinforce regional supply chains, while Japanese companies view Europe as a gateway for global expansion, the report said.The talks come as the EU looks to reduce reliance on the U.S. for security and expand partnerships, while Japan positions defense as a key growth sector and aims to access European funding frameworks, according to the report.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Japanese Shares Climb on Ceasefire Hopes, Strong Wall Street Corporate Earnings

Optimism over a potential U.S.-Iran ceasefire and solid corporate earnings on Wall Street lifted Japanese stocks at Thursday's opening.The Nikkei 225 climbed by 345.6 points or 0.6% to open at 58,479.83.The U.S. and Iran are discussing a two-week truce extension to allow further peace negotiations, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, easing fears of renewed fighting even as tensions remain high over the Strait of Hormuz.Separately, IMF Mission Chief for Japan Rahul Anand told Reuters that the Bank of Japan can look past Middle East war‑related inflation, since broader second‑round price effects are likely limited.Anand's comments come as conflict‑driven oil price surges add to inflationary pressures, keeping alive market expectations for a near‑term BOJ interest rate hike.

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Market Chatter: Japan's Local Governments and Banks Step In to Aid Small Businesses Hit by Middle East Conflict

Japanese local governments and banks are stepping in to support small businesses affected by the Middle East conflict, Nikkei Asia reported on Wednesday, citing farmers and business owners.The local governments are offering businesses cash-flow assistance and easing loan repayment conditions to protect regional economies, the news agency said.A strawberry grower in Kumamoto Prefecture, in southern Japan, reported that surging crude oil prices are driving up production expenses, the publication said.The cost of heavy oil needed to regulate temperatures inside plastic greenhouses has climbed 20% since the start of the year, while plastic sheeting and other materials have jumped nearly 40%, severely squeezing farm profitability, the report said.The farmer noted that heavy fuel oil, which usually costs around 100 yen per liter, spiked to as high as 136 yen before settling near 120 yen, amid the surge in global oil prices, it added.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Market Chatter: Japan's Private Credit Assets Surge 2.5 Times as Local Investors Chase Higher Returns

Total assets in Japan's private credit funds reached 750 billion yen at the end of February, 2.5 times higher than nearly a year prior, Nikkei Asia reported Wednesday.Private credit refers to loans made by nonbank institutions such as investment funds, typically targeting midsized or smaller companies, rather than through traditional banks, the report said.Domestic investors searching for greater returns are fueling rapid growth in private credit funds, even as overseas investors look to exit due to worries about direct lending, the publication reported.Japanese publicly offered investment trusts in the private credit space held only around 3 billion yen in assets five years ago, Nikkei Asia reported Wednesday, citing QUICK Asset Management Research Center's data.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Market Chatter: Japan Official Warns of Higher Bid Prices for Bus and Sewage Fuel after Tender Failures Amid Crude Oil Surge

Bid prices for municipal fuel may have to be raised for July to September if the current supply disruption to municipal services, particularly public transit and sewage, persists, Nikkei Asia reported, citing a government official.The official noted that fuel for the January-March period was already secured by the municipal bus sector at 199 yen per litre, nearly double the previous quarter's price, amid a global crude oil surge, the news agency said.A tender in Japan's Tochigi Prefecture for heavy oil used in sewage treatment failed on March 24 after wholesalers withdrew amid supply disruptions and sharp price hikes, the publication said.While the government helped coordinate with distributors to secure heavy oil for April, talks for May and beyond are still ongoing, it added.Similar bidding failures occurred in Nagoya for diesel fuel for buses, and in Yokohama for kerosene and heavy oil used in rainwater drainage pumps, though April-to-June supplies in Yokohama were later arranged through negotiated contracts, the news daily said.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Middle East Outlook Elevates Asian Stock Markets

Asian stock markets tracked higher Wednesday amid reports that Iran and the US may again meet to negotiate a possible settlement to Middle East hostilities.Hong Kong and Tokyo finished in the green, as did most other regional exchanges. Exchanges in Bangkok remained closed on holiday.In Japan, the Nikkei 225 opened higher and held ground, finishing up 0.4% as the risk-on mood among traders was sustained on the Persian Gulf outlook.The benchmark Nikkei 225 rose 256.85 to 58,134.24, as gaining issues outnumbered losers 130 to 91.Leading the upside was consultancy BayCurrent, up 14% after reporting earnings, while memory-device maker Kioxia declined 7.4%.In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Index opened higher and closed in the green, up 0.3% on hopes that oil prices may ebb in coming months, if conflicts in the Persian Gulf are resolved.The broad gauge Hang Seng rose 75 to 25,947.32, as gaining issues outnumbered losers 48 to 40. The Hang Seng TECH Index gained 1.2% on the day, while the Mainland Properties Index was steady.Leading the upside was Laopu Gold, rising 6.8%, while New Oriental Education and Technology declined 5.9%.On the mainland, the Shanghai Composite was almost flat, closing at 4,027.21.On the other regional exchanges, the S. Korean KOSPI rose 2.1%; the Taiwan TWSE inclined 1.2%; the Australian ASX 200 declined 0.1%, and the Singapore Straits Times Index rose 0.3%. In late trading in Mumbai, the Sensex was up 1.6%The MSCI All Country Asia Pacific Index rose 0.9% on the day.

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IMF Lowers 2026 Growth Outlook for Most Asian Economies Amid Middle East War

The International Monetary Fund has lowered its growth estimates for most Asian economies for 2026, according to a recent release.The organization revised down its growth outlook for emerging Asian economies to 4.9% from a previous prospect of 5% in January, which was before the start of the conflict in the Middle East.Growth for the group will continue to decline to 4.8% in 2027, the IMF said.The organization projects China's economy growing 4.4% this year and 4% next year, while India will post growth of 6.5% for the next two years.Cumulative growth among Southeast Asia's five biggest economies, including Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand, will fall to 3.7% in 2026 from 4.9%, although this will recover to 4.7% next year, the organization said.Individually, Vietnam will post the strongest growth of 7.1%, although this is still lower than the 8% growth last year.The rest of the economies in the group will also see lower growth, with Indonesia at 5%, Malaysia at 4.7%, the Philippines at 4.1%, and Thailand at 1.5%.Among advanced economies in Asia-Pacific, Korea's growth will rise to 1.9% from 1% last year, while that of Australia will remain flat at 2%.Japan's growth will slow down to 0.7% in 2026 and 0.6% in 2027 from 1.2% last year, according to the IMF.Taiwan will see lower expansion of 5.2% from 8.7% in 2025, while Singapore's growth will come to 3.5%, down from 5% last year.Hong Kong will also observe lower growth of 2.4%, compared to 3.5% in 2025.The IMF forecasts global economic growth to weaken to 3.1% this year from 3.4% last year, accounting for the impacts of the continued conflict in the Middle East.

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Market Chatter: China Increasingly Looks to Southeast Asia for Chip Tool Imports Amid Tighter US Controls

The share of Malaysia and Singapore in China's chipmaking equipment imports surged in 2025, exceeding those from the US, Nikkei Asia reported Wednesday.Imports from the Southeast Asian nations hit an all-time high, with those from Singapore rising more than 17% year over year to $5.7 billion and those from Malaysia more than doubling to $3.4 billion, according to the report.The increase is driven by the expansion of US chip equipment makers' manufacturing capacity in Southeast Asia to cater to non-US clients, the report cited Needham & Co. semiconductor analyst Charles Shi as saying.US imports dropped more than 34% to about $2 billion, setting an eight-year low, the report cited Chinese customs data as saying.Increased tariffs and export controls targeting China's chipmaking industry under President Donald Trump have contributed to the slowdown, according to the report.However, China continues to be a key revenue source for major US chip equipment producers last year, the report said.The Netherlands and Japan are still China's main foreign sources of key semiconductor manufacturing machines by shipment origin, Nikkei Asia said.Meanwhile, China's domestic chipmaking equipment manufacturing industry is seeing material expansion amid government efforts promoting locally produced tools, the report said.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Credit Losses for Asia-Pacific Banks to Rise by $180 Billion Under Prolonged Middle East War, S&P Says

Credit losses for Asia-Pacific banks could surge by about $180 billion over the next two years under a downward scenario of a prolonged war in the Middle East, S&P Global Ratings said in a Wednesday release.Total biennial credit losses could hit $910 billion over 2026 and 2027 under this scenario, compared with $730 billion under S&P's base case.The rise in credit losses to total loans would hit Vietnam, Indonesia, and India the most under this scenario, S&P said.Under S&P's base case, banks will feel a weaker impact from the war since direct exposures to the Middle East are low and indirect ones are manageable.In a downward scenario, banks will likely be hit by secondary effects on the household, corporate, and government sectors, credit analyst Gavin Gunning said.The impact will be felt more by banks with sizable exposures to susceptible corporate sectors such as airlines, energy, chemicals, and transportation.However, S&P expects bank buffers to be resilient at current rating levels under a downside case.Of more than 400 S&P-rated financial institutions in the region, 92% have ratings with a stable outlook, while only 2.9% are negative.

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Japan Shares Rise as US-Iran Talks Fuel Hopes of Easing Tensions

Japanese shares ended higher on Wednesday after reports that the United States and Iran were preparing a second round of talks, raising hopes for a potential easing of tensions in the Strait of Hormuz despite an ongoing standoff that has disrupted global energy supplies.The Nikkei 225 rose 0.44%, or 256.85 points, to close at 58,134.24.The parties aim to hold further talks before the April 7 ceasefire expires next week, with Pakistan among the potential venues after hosting initial negotiations over the weekend, Bloomberg reported.U.S. President Donald Trump said talks could resume "over the next two days" in Pakistan, the New York Post reported, following an inconclusive session in Islamabad on Saturday. He said in a Fox Business interview that the conflict is "close to over."In economic news, Japanese manufacturer sentiment fell at the sharpest pace in over three years in April as rising oil prices and Middle East-linked supply disruptions weighed on confidence, a Reuters Tankan poll showed.The IMF said the Bank of Japan is likely to raise rates gradually toward 1.5% as Japan's economic growth slows and inflation moderates over the coming years.Japan's total machinery orders fell in February, though core private-sector orders rebounded strongly, pointing to resilient business investment.On the corporate front, On the corporate front, Toyokumo (TYO:4058) rose 3% after reporting a 30% on-year increase in March sales to 474 million yen, with cumulative sales reaching 1.39 billion yen.Copro Holdings (TYO:7059) fell 1% despite reporting a sharp increase in technical workforce and improved utilization rates at end-March. Meanwhile, Katitas (TYO:8919) gained 1% after saying the impact of TOTO's suspension of unit bath orders would be limited, citing low reliance on new equipment procurement.

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Japan Core Machinery Orders Rise in February

Japan's total machinery orders fell in February, while core private-sector orders posted a sharp increase, according to government data released Wednesday.Total machinery orders received by 280 manufacturers declined 5% from the previous month on a seasonally adjusted basis.However, core private-sector orders, which exclude volatile bookings for ships and those from electric power companies, rose 13.6% on a seasonally adjusted basis.

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Japanese Stocks Rise on US-Iran Talks Optimism Despite Manufacturer Confidence Plunging to Three-Year Low

Japanese shares rose at the start of trading on Wednesday, mirroring overnight gains on Wall Street, as renewed optimism over further US-Iran dialogue helped ease crude prices and lift market mood.The Nikkei 225 gained 387.8 points or 0.7% to open at 58,265.18.With tensions in the Strait of Hormuz worsening the global energy crunch ahead of a ceasefire expiration next week, Washington and Tehran are preparing for another round of talks in the coming days.On Tuesday, the IMF forecast that the Bank of Japan would raise interest rates gradually but at a somewhat steeper pace than previously anticipated six months ago.The IMF's World Economic Outlook projects that Japan's growth will slow from 1.2% in 2025 to 0.7% in 2026 and further to 0.6% in 2027, a forecast largely unchanged from its October estimates.The Reuters Tankan poll for April showed Japanese manufacturers' confidence plunging by 11 points to plus 7, the largest monthly drop since January 2023.The reading also translated into the first decline in three months, driven by surging oil prices and supply chain disruptions from the Middle East conflict.

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