Japan Economy Expands 0.5% In Q1

Japan's GDP grew 0.5% in Q1 2026, beating estimates Japan's economy grew by 0.5% in Q1 2026, surpassing the market estimate of 0.3%. This growth marks the strongest quarterly expansion since Q1 2025. Annualized growth in Q1 2026 was 1.8%, revised down from

Middle East Tensions Rise

Oil jumps as Iran and Israel trade strikes Iran and Yemen launched missiles towards Israel, prompting Israel to strike targets in Iran. The conflict escalated after Israeli strikes on Beirut, followed by Iran firing at Israel. Markets reacted with WTI crude