Bank of Korea said the Friday policy rate decision was taken unanimously.
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2-year JGB yield increases 1.0 bps, reaching 1.395%
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S. Korea, Finland seek ways to boost cooperation in supply chains, advanced industries-YONHAP
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10-year Japanese government bond yield climbs 3.0 basis points to 2.420%
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The Israeli prime minister said he had approved direct negotiations with Lebanon ‘as soon as possible’ following pressure from US President Donald Trump to curb Israel’s bombardment of the Arab state-FT
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China’s factory-gate prices rise for first time in 3 years as Iran war bites-scmp
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Thailand seizes US$260 million from scammers in ‘decisive’ crackdown-scmp
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OpenAI’s Stargate program exec Peter Hoeschele exits firm – The Information reports
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Japan watchdog probes private debt exposure amid U.S. risk concerns-kyodo
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Japan, Poland leaders look to hold talks next week with Ukraine on agenda-kyodo
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Bessent called in US bank CEOs to discuss Anthropic model’s cyber risks-ft
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Warsh’s Federal Reserve confirmation effort hits snag after expected hearing delay – CNBC
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Committee hasn’t received required documents in time to schedule Warsh nomination hearing – CNBC
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Second batch of ultra-long special treasury bonds issued by China’s state planner
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Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Chang-yong says the Iran war’s impact on South Korea’s economy outweighs that of the war in Ukraine
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BOK Governor Rhee says policymakers are on a wait-and-see footing due to the volatility of the Middle East situation
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Indonesia currency weakens to record low of 17,110 per USD
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Bank of Korea’s Rhee says supply disruptions from the Iran war hit Asian economies harder than European ones
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Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Chang-yong says the impact of a planned extra budget will be incorporated into the May forecast revision
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BOK’s Rhee says stagflation concerns for South Korea are low if the Iran war is resolved in the near term
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Bank of Korea’s Rhee says the new extra budget will benefit the economy, particularly since it is not deficit-funded
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