The rupee’s recent drop reflects its long-term trajectory, a former central banker notes-NA
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President Trump is threatening Iran with an assault that some experts in the laws of war say would be illegal-WSJ
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Israeli sources tell CNN that authorities have prepared contingency measures should talks with Iran collapse.
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Japan’s PM said she isn’t thinking about requesting energy-saving measures that could put a brake on economic activity.
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Taiwan’s overnight interbank rate remains steady at 0.805% at today’s opening, matching the previous session.
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The Middle East conflict is limiting jet fuel availability in some countries, prompting Asian airlines to cut flights, carry additional fuel from home bases, and schedule extra refueling stops, adding pressure to an industry already burdened by rising fuel prices-RTRS
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Oil prices rise as Trump reaffirms Tuesday deadline for bombarding Iran's power plants, bridges-CNBC
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Taiwanese shares gain more than 2%.
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New Zealand ANZ Commodity Price (M/M) Mar: 4.1% (prev 4.2%)
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Air India CEO Campbell Wilson resigns but will remain in position until a successor is named.
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Southeast Asia oil crisis puts sovereign ratings at risk-NA
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Hopes Fade for Deal With Iran Ahead of Tuesday-Night Deadline-WSJ
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Samsung forecasts record profit on AI boom-FT
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Trump swearily threatens Iran infrastructure-FT
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Seoul shares open higher on record earnings of Samsung, other tech gains-YONHAP
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China’s central bank fixes the yuan reference rate at 6.8854/$, slightly lower than yesterday’s 6.8859.
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An emergency alert has been issued by Saudi Civil Defense for the Eastern Region due to an immediate threat.
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Bahrain activated air raid sirens, and Saudi Arabia and the UAE warned of missile threats amid renewed Iranian attacks.
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The UAE confirms it is handling rocket and hostile drone threats originating from Iran.
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South Korea’s president will travel to Kazakhstan, Oman, and Saudi Arabia to ensure fuel supply, a government official says.
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The 30-year JGB yield ticks up 2.0 basis points, settling at 3.775%.
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