Japan Tertiary Industry Index (MoM) came in at -0.2%, above forecasts (-0.4%) in March

May 19, 2026

Japan Industrial Production (YoY) increased to 2.4% in March from previous 2.3%

WTI remains stronger around $102.00 despite US pausing Iran strike

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil price gains ground for the fourth consecutive day, trading around $102.20 per barrel during the Asian hours on Tuesday.