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Last update: 25 minutes agoGulf Shock Hits Markets: A drone strike sparked a fire at the UAE’s Barakah nuclear power plant, while Saudi reported intercepting three drones—renewing fears that the Iran ceasefire is slipping and keeping the Strait of Hormuz effectively clogged. Oil & Rates Spiral: Brent pushed to a two-week high near $112, lifting the dollar and pressuring bonds across Asia as investors price higher-for-longer inflation. Japan FX Watch: Japan’s 10-year yield jumped to a 29-year high, and Tokyo signaled possible yen intervention with US backing. India Under Pressure: Indian shares are set to open lower as crude jumps and the rupee slid past 96 per dollar; foreign investors have already sold heavily this year. China Earthquake Disruption: A 5.2 quake in Guangxi killed two and forced 7,000+ to evacuate, with reports of building collapses. China Economy Mixed: Industrial output rose 5.6% in the first four months, but April data also points to strain. Energy Transition Angle: New work using methane “fingerprints” suggests Asia’s hidden fossil emissions are higher than previously estimated.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.
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