Japan chief cabinet secretary Suga says will respond to US tariffs

Alaska oil leases draw hundreds of bids despite legal risks. Investor confidence up, but environmental challenges loom.

RBA warns Middle East conflict could trigger global shock and market repricing The RBA’s warning reinforces a stagflationary risk backdrop

Australian February 2026 unemployment rate 4.3% (expected 4.1%, prior 4.1%)

Fed holds rates steady, dampening crypto appeal. Bitcoin dips 5% as inflation fears rise.

U.S. weighs troop deployment to secure Hormuz in major escalation step Potential U.S. troop deployments near key oil infrastructure significantly raise escalation risks, supporting higher oil prices,

PBOC is expected to set the USD/CNY reference rate at 6.8955 – Reuters estimate PBOC CNY reference rate setting for the trading session ahead.

LITE jumps 6% on AI optimism & analyst target hike. $800 price target signals strong future returns.