Japan Corporate Service Price Index (YoY) rose from previous 2.7% to 3.1% in March

Apr 24, 2026

US eyes targeting Iran's Hormuz defenses if no ceasefire — CNN

US military officials are developing new plans to target Iran’s capabilities in the Strait of Hormuz in the event the current ceasefire with Iran fails, CNN reported on Thursday.

Australian Dollar softens on escalating Middle East tensions

The AUD/USD pair loses traction to near 0.7130 during the early Asian session on Friday. Renewed conflict in the Middle East provides some support for a safe-haven currency, such as the US Dollar (USD), against the Australian Dollar (AUD).