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China must balance rising inflation with growth risks, central bank adviser says
By Kevin Yao and Ellen Zhang BEIJING, March 31 (Reuters) - Imported inflation stemming from the Middle East conflict will put pressure on China's economy, requiring policymakers to juggle rising infla...
Mar 30, 2026
Japan brands yen falls as 'speculative' as Iran war ignites sell-off
By Leika Kihara and Takaya Yamaguchi TOKYO, March 31 (Reuters) - Japan on Tuesday labelled recent yen falls as speculative for the first time since the Middle East war began, shifting its focus back t...
Mar 30, 2026
China's top airlines cautious on outlook as Iran war raises fuel costs
By Sophie Yu and Julie Zhu BEIJING/HONG KONG, March 31 (Reuters) - China's three largest state-owned airlines said they were cautious about the outlook for this year as the Iran war drives jet fuel pr...
Mar 30, 2026
South Korea proposes $17.3 billion extra budget to mitigate Middle East shock
By Jihoon Lee SEOUL, March 31 (Reuters) - South Korea proposed a supplementary government budget of $17.3 billion on Tuesday to support consumers and companies hit by the war in the Middle East. A sur...
Mar 30, 2026
US senators question FCC chief over Nexstar-Tegna deal, Bloomberg News reports
March 30 (Reuters) - The ranking members of the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee questioned the Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr and criticized his approval of Nexstar's merger with ...
Mar 30, 2026
California AI order requires firms seeking state contracts to have safeguards against abuse
March 30 (Reuters) - California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order on Monday that requires firms seeking contracts with the state to provide safeguards against AI misuse, including the ge...
Mar 30, 2026
Cathay Pacific's 10% growth plan could change if fuel prices stay high, CEO says
By Dan Catchpole SEATTLE, March 30 (Reuters) - Cathay Pacific Airways is for now sticking with its plan to expand passenger capacity by 10% this year even as the conflict in the Middle East drives jet...
Mar 30, 2026
Malaysian central bank lifts 2026 growth forecast slightly, flags risks from prolonged Iran war
By Rozanna Latiff and Danial Azhar KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Reuters) - Malaysia's economy is on track to grow faster in 2026 than initially projected, the central bank said on Tuesday, despite trade di...
Mar 30, 2026
China factories log fastest growth in a year as war risks loom large
By Yukun Zhang and Ryan Woo BEIJING, March 31 (Reuters) - China's factory activity grew at the fastest pace in a year in March, underpinned by improved demand, an official survey showed on Tuesday, a ...
Mar 30, 2026
Brent crude set for record monthly gain; shares tentative as Iran war rages
By Rae Wee SINGAPORE, March 31 (Reuters) - Oil prices were set for a record monthly rise on Tuesday while Asian shares were headed for their steepest fall in six years, capping a tumultuous month as t...
Mar 30, 2026
