Lack of tangible progress in US-Iran negotiations for ceasefire and effective closure of Strait of Hormuz continue to fuel selling pressure24 April 2026
Core consumer prices rise 1.8% in March, up from 1.6% in February; headline inflation remains below Bank of Japan’s 2% target for 2nd straight month24 April 2026
Tokyo says it expects to secure more than half of crude supply from routes avoiding Strait of Hormuz by May compared with last year’s levels24 April 2026