A Pakistani official told Nikkei Asia that the US-Iran deadlock has left the mediator “salvaging positives,” adding that Vance’s extended stay shows the talks were serious and involved efforts from all sides.
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Oil falls as Vance signals diplomatic efforts are ongoing to resolve Mideast conflict-CNBC
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China’s central bank sets the yuan midpoint at 6.8593, versus 6.8300 at the previous close.
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The Nikkei 225 continues its advance, rising 2.6% to 57,954.49.
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The yuan midpoint is fixed by China at the strongest level seen since March 24, 2023.
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The KOSPI gains 3.2%, reaching 5,994.5 points.
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Nissan will reduce its global lineup to 46 models from 56, as it phases out low-performing offerings.
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US and Iran could be headed toward a second round of talks, AP sources say
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NISSAN: WILL EXPAND POWERTRAIN OPTIONS FOR EACH MODEL
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Nissan will broaden powertrain options for all models in its lineup.
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The dollar weakens 0.20% against the yen, trading at 159.1100.
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AP reports US officials are considering Islamabad as a host site for discussions between Washington and Tehran.
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A second round of US-Iran negotiations may be scheduled for next Thursday, US officials told AP.
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The most-traded tin futures contract in Shanghai climbs over 3%.
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Shanghai nickel futures’ benchmark contract gains more than 3%.
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N. Korea's Kim observes test-firing of cruise, anti-warship missiles from key destroyer-yonhap
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The yuan starts trading at 6.8204 against the dollar, versus 6.8300 at the last close.
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AUSTRALIA NAB BUSINESS CONFIDENCE MAR: -29 (PREV –1)
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AUSTRALIA NAB BUSINESS CONDITIONS MAR: 6 (PREV 7)
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Nissan performance chief Cartier says US localization is currently around 60%, with an ambition to reach 80% over time.
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Nissan will use its China export strategy as a new lever from 2026, CPO Cartier says.
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