Iranian officials have repeatedly said they will negotiate but not under threats or coercion, suggesting Trump’s blend of pressure and dialogue may not be the foundation for genuine compromise

Trump: Iran desires to make a deal, we have plenty of time

JPY remains structurally weak on wide rate differentials and policy divergence. Mean-reversion attempts continue to fail. With Japan’s election risk into the weekend and positioning stretched, expect volatility around key levels. USD/JPY and AUD/JPY ...

USD/JPY, AUD/JPY Outlook: Japanese Yen in Focus Ahead of Election

This shows different economic trends across Asia. China’s lower inflation suggests weak spending, and falling factory prices show demand is still soft, especially in the property sector. Taiwan continues to perform strongly, with solid export and ...

Asia week ahead: Chinese inflation and key data on South Korea, Taiwan, and Japan

Cutting food taxes may win votes, but sustainability and execution will matter more than campaign promises.

Japan tax cut for food purchases in focus as election approaches

Greenland’s future should be guided by international law and the will of its people. Any major decision needs cooperation, not unilateral pressure.

Trump: Denmark has been unable to do anything about Greenland. Now it is time, and it will be...

Policy-driven consumption growth is a positive signal. The key will be how effectively these measures translate into household spending and long-term demand recovery.

Consumption in China set to grow steadily in 2026, driven by policy measures, says statistics...