[2026-04-17 18:10 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Trump’s oil gamble could blow up in his face

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Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/the-economy/trump-s-oil-gamble-could-blow-up-in-his-face-20260417-p5zom1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 18:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: The loan powerhouse empowering Filipinos forward

Snippet: AS the Philippine financial system continues to expand, the focus is no longer just on bringing more Filipinos into the formal economy — it is about empowering them to actively participate in it. Across the country, households and small businesses continue to face income volatility, unexpected expenses, and limited financial buffers.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/17/tmt-newswire/the-loan-powerhouse-empowering-filipinos-forward/2322579

[2026-04-17 17:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Spain touts energy resilience to Iran war as Trump tensions cast shadow over trade

Snippet: Spanish Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo lauded the country's energy resilience to the Iran war, saying a pivot to solar and wind power has shielded Madrid from the worst impacts of the resulting energy shock.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/17/spain-energy-resilience-iran-war-trump-trade.html

[2026-04-17 17:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Iran war’s big winners: Wall Street, weapons firms, AI and green energy

Snippet: The International Monetary Fund has downgraded its global growth forecast for 2026 from 3.3 to 3.1 percent, citing the impact of the United States-Israeli war on Iran and the shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz on the world economy.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/17/iran-wars-big-winners-wall-street-weapons-firms-ai-and-green-energy

[2026-04-17 17:19 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Refinery boss moves to calm fuel crunch fears after major fire

Snippet: The fire-damaged Geelong refinery is nearing full-capacity jet fuel and diesel production sooner than anticipated, clawing back the majority of its output in less than 48 hours after a blaze forced major production cuts.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/the-economy/refinery-boss-moves-to-calm-fuel-crunch-fears-after-major-fire-20260417-p5zovm.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Vietnamese airline to lease up to 10 C909 jets in boost for Chinese aircraft maker

Snippet: Deal follows talks between Chinese and Vietnamese presidents in Beijing this week

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3350431/vietnamese-airline-lease-10-c909-jets-boost-chinese-aircraft-maker?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 17:00 UTC+10:00] [aircraft leasing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Vietnamese airline to lease up to 10 C909 jets in boost for Chinese aircraft maker

Snippet: Deal follows talks between Chinese and Vietnamese presidents in Beijing this week

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3350431/vietnamese-airline-lease-10-c909-jets-boost-chinese-aircraft-maker

[2026-04-17 16:51 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: ​​[In This Economy] Myths and misconceptions about fuel taxes and VAT

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/in-this-economy-myths-misconceptions-fuel-value-added-taxes/

[2026-04-17 16:25 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ASX Runners of the Week: Bison, Genetic Signatures, Narryer & Immutep

Snippet: There is just one question the world and markets care about right now. Is the Strait of Hormuz open or closed?

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/asx-runners-of-the-week-bison-genetic-signatures-narryer-and-immutep-20260417-p5zowp.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 16:25 UTC+10:00] [Economy & Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Private health inusrance. Unfit for purpose and in need of reset

Snippet: Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/private-health-inusrance-unfit-for-purpose-and-in-need-of-reset/

[2026-04-17 16:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Dresden welcomes TSMC's Taiwanese community with open arms

Snippet: At the Taiwan Tapas Bar, Taiwanese expats -- Lin Chang-Yuan, left, and Bryan Yu, second from right -- chat with Nikkei Asia about their lives in Dresden. (Photo by Jens Kastner)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/dresden-welcomes-tsmc-s-taiwanese-community-with-open-arms

[2026-04-17 15:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: CNBC Daily Open: Israel and Lebanon's 10-day ceasefire takes effect

Snippet: Taken from CNBC’s Daily Open, our international markets newsletter — Subscribe today

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/17/cnbc-daily-open-israel-lebanon-10-day-ceasefire-trump-iran-war.html

[2026-04-17 15:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul steps up efforts to secure oil, naphtha from North Africa amid Middle East disruptions

Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10719722

[2026-04-17 14:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul appoints new envoys to UK, Dominican Republic, Bahrain

Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10719702

[2026-04-17 14:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Asian stocks lower and oil falls on ceasefire hopes

Snippet: A currency trader talks on the phone near a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), top center, and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won, top center left, at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters, in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, April 17, 2026.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stock-markets-trump-oil-iran-war-50e10bf2aa9b0b658c51e17db3eb3b13

[2026-04-17 13:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Top minds, one direction: ECOMP-P5 conference draws full house

Snippet: THE Chamber of Commerce of the Philippine Islands (CCPI) highlights a powerful lineup of keynote speakers for its upcoming ECOMP-P5 Synergy Conference titled “Actionize the Missions of Economic Compass Pillars 5,” bringing together three of the country’s most respected leaders in governance, economic development, and capital markets.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/17/tmt-newswire/top-minds-one-direction-ecomp-p5-conference-draws-full-house/2322508

[2026-04-17 12:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Bunk beds are coming to economy air travel. There are rules

Snippet: FILE -Passengers wait in the Air New Zealand lounge at Auckland International Airport in Auckland, New Zealand, Wednesday, March 23, 2022.(AP Photo/Mark Baker, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/air-new-zealand-economy-bunk-beds-sleep-c2c434f60116f332c0ce96c69d662c3b

[2026-04-17 12:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Manycore shares up as much as 185% in first day of Hong Kong trading

Snippet: Manycore executives attend a listing ceremony for the spatial design software provider in Hong Kong on April 17. (Cissy Zhou)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/ipo/manycore-shares-up-as-much-as-185-in-first-day-of-hong-kong-trading

[2026-04-17 12:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Dubai open for business, as economic head cites Oman 'green corridor'

Snippet: Dubai Economic Development Corp. CEO Hadi Badri says it is business as usual in the emirate, and that the Iran war's impact has been a "largely mental challenge." (From the Facebook account of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/editor-s-picks/interview/dubai-open-for-business-as-economic-head-cites-oman-green-corridor

[2026-04-17 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Sharjah fish market thriving despite Iran crisis reducing catches and driving up prices | The National

Snippet: Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are affecting the UAE’s fishing industry, with restricted access to deep waters leading to smaller catches and rising prices at local fish markets.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/17/sharjah-fish-market-thriving-despite-iran-crisis-reducing-catches-and-driving-up-prices/

[2026-04-17 11:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Rising oil prices weighing on consumer, business sentiment: finance ministry

Snippet: Escalating geopolitical tensions linked to the prolonged Middle East conflict are posing risks of inflation and greater downside pressure on the South Korean economy, the finance ministry said Friday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10719524

[2026-04-17 11:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: What AI Doesn't Know - And Why It Matters

Snippet: Authored by Richard Porter via RealClearPolitics,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/what-ai-doesnt-know-and-why-it-matters

[2026-04-17 11:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Manycore shares open up 175% in first day of Hong Kong trading

Snippet: Manycore executives attend a listing ceremony for the spatial design software provider in Hong Kong on April 17. (Cissy Zhou)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/ipo/manycore-shares-open-up-175-in-first-day-of-hong-kong-trading

[2026-04-17 11:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Philippine inequalities deepen as jeepneys languish and oil companies gain

Snippet: Drivers of jeepneys, the well-known public minibuses in the Philippines, are struggling to survive as fuel costs surge. Local oil companies, meanwhile, are accused of amassing record profits since the Iran war started. (Photo by Michael Beltran)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/philippine-inequalities-deepen-as-jeepneys-languish-and-oil-companies-gain

[2026-04-17 11:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Rising oil prices weighing on consumer, business sentiment: finance ministry

Snippet: SEOUL, April 17 (Yonhap) -- Escalating geopolitical tensions linked to the prolonged Middle East conflict are posing risks of inflation and greater downside pressure on the South Korean economy, the finance ministry said Friday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260417003000320

[2026-04-17 11:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: CNBC

Title: CNBC Daily Open: A fragile peace, but a firm market rally

Snippet: Taken from CNBC’s Daily Open, our international markets newsletter — Subscribe today

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/17/cnbc-daily-market-rally-oil-iran-war.html

[2026-04-17 10:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Why The Crash Was Delayed

Snippet: Authored by Robert Aro via Mises Institute,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/why-crash-was-delayed

[2026-04-17 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Bars gearing up for bumper Hong Kong Sevens weekend

Snippet: Bar operators dismiss concerns that higher airfares because of Middle East war will deter rugby fans from visiting city

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3350374/bars-gearing-bumper-hong-kong-sevens-weekend?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 10:30 UTC+10:00] [Rugby Sevens] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Bars gearing up for bumper Hong Kong Sevens weekend

Snippet: Bar operators dismiss concerns that higher airfares because of Middle East war will deter rugby fans from visiting city

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3350374/bars-gearing-bumper-hong-kong-sevens-weekend

[2026-04-17 10:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Gold still glitters for Asian buyers despite war-related March price fall

Snippet: Gold prices fell in March, even as crude oil leaped as a result of the the Iran war. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/commodities/gold-still-glitters-for-asian-buyers-despite-war-related-march-price-fall

[2026-04-17 09:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Asia markets set to open mixed as fragile Middle East ceasefire tempers sentiment

Snippet: Asia-Pacific markets were set to open mixed Friday, as cautious optimism over the Middle East conflict tempered sentiment, diverging from Wall Street's record-setting rally.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/17/asia-markets-today-nikkei225-hang-seng-sensex-asx-ceasefire-oil.html

[2026-04-17 09:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: UK seeks closer EU ties in volatile times - but at what cost?

Snippet: We live in hugely volatile times. In Ukraine, Europe is entering the fifth year of the worst conflict this continent has seen since World War Two, petrol prices are rising, and the global economy is under strain because of knock-on effects of the Iran war. Relations with the UK's former best friend, the United States are worsening.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqj8pg5yppwo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-17 08:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Australian bush tea hits shelves in Asia

Snippet: Topic:Tea and Coffee Growing

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/nt-bush-tea-kulbanyi-exporting-to-asian-markets/106572254

[2026-04-17 07:28 UTC+10:00] [American economy] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Greer pushes for funds to escalate Trump’s trade fight with China

Snippet: US trade chief says more resources needed to expand trade probes and counter China, warning farmers remain exposed ahead of Beijing summit

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/article/3350377/greer-pushes-funds-escalate-trumps-trade-fight-china

[2026-04-17 07:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Bankrupted Spirit Airlines Faces Imminent Liquidation

Snippet: Bankrupt Spirit Airlines "could liquidate as early as this week," according to a new CNBC report. The troubled carrier, stuck in years of turbulence, has failed to emerge from its second bankruptcy in less than a year and is now being squeezed by soaring jet fuel costs.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/bankrupted-spirit-airlines-faces-imminent-liquidation

[2026-04-17 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Netflix Plunges After US Revenues Miss, Dismal Q2 Guidance, Hastings Stepping Down As Chairman

Snippet: After staging a powerful rebound in the past two months, when first weak Q4 earnings sent the stock plunging to multi-year lows, which however was offset by the end of the company's expensive pursuit of HBO/Warner Bros. Discovery , and which sent the stock almost 50% higher from $75 to $108,moments ago Netflix reported Q1 earnings which were mixed but guidance was especially poor and rekindled the same fears as those unveiled three months ago, and coupled with the news

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/netflix-plunges-after-us-revenues-miss-dismal-q2-guidance-hastings-stepping-down-chairman

[2026-04-17 06:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Robert J. Fouser] Leading by substance

Snippet: On April 12 voters in Hungary defeated autocratic Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s Fidesz party by a landslide. The MAGA-friendly leader had received high-profile support from US President Donald Trump who sent his vice president, JD Vance, to campaign for him. After 16 years of Orban, voters wanted change in the hope of reviving a stagnant economy and ending government corruption.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10719026

[2026-04-17 06:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: How Atlas is approaching modern healthcare in an experience-driven economy

Snippet: In today’s economy, healthcare providers are increasingly being chosen for the experience they provide. Research from Modern Healthcare indicates that many healthcare patients are shifting to a digital-first model, focused on individual needs and preferences to offer more convenient and personalized care.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/contributor-content/how-atlas-is-approaching-modern-healthcare-in-an-experience-driven-economy/

[2026-04-17 05:25 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ASX set to dip, Wall Street steady; Oil prices climb

Snippet: The US stock market is holding near its record high as Wall Street waits for more clues about what will happen in the Iran war before making its next big move.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/asx-set-to-dip-wall-street-steady-oil-prices-climb-20260417-p5zolv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 04:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Middle East faces one of sharpest downgrades since global financial crisis, IMF warns | The National

Snippet: The Middle East’s economic outlook has sharply deteriorated following the outbreak of the Iran war, with the International Monetary Fund warning that the region faces one of its steepest growth downgrades in years and rising risks of further decline if the conflict persists.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/04/16/middle-east-faces-one-of-sharpest-downgrades-since-global-financial-crisis-imf-warns/

[2026-04-17 04:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Taiwan Semi Slides Despite Record Results In Warning Sign For Chip Companies

Snippet: Taiwanese chip giant, Taiwan Semiconductor Manfuacturing Co, said Thursday its net profit surged to a fresh record in the first quarter, fueled by the global artificial intelligence race despite the war in the Middle East. Massive demand for AI hardware means business is booming for TSMC -- the biggest contract maker of microchips used in everything from Apple phones to Nvidia processors.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/taiwan-semi-slides-despite-record-results-warning-sign-chip-companies

[2026-04-17 04:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Germany eyes harsher sick leave rules to save economy from absenteeism epidemic

Snippet: They say calling out sick is nothing to sneeze at.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/world-news/germany-eyes-harsher-sick-leave-rules-warns-four-day-week-hurts-economy/

[2026-04-17 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China's unfinished buildings continue to haunt real estate market

Snippet: Unfinished apartment buildings in Zhengzhou, part of a complex that was scheduled to be completed at the end of 2022. (Photo by Kentaro Shiozaki)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/property/china-s-unfinished-buildings-continue-to-haunt-real-estate-market

[2026-04-17 01:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: "It's Really Illiquid": Goldman COO Warns Retail About Private Credit And The "Perception Of Liquidity"

Snippet: Speaking at Semafor’s World Economy event in Washington, D.C., President and COO of Goldman Sachs John Waldron warned that some managers have oversold how easy it is to get money out—especially to retail investors, who’ve helped balloon the market into a $1.7 trillion behemoth just as the space faces growing scrutiny and tighter conditions, according to Semafor.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/its-really-illiquid-goldman-coo-warns-retail-about-private-credit-and-perception-liquidity

[2026-04-17 01:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong leader John Lee, EU officials meet to discuss trade, cooperation

Snippet: EU ambassador describes lunch meeting as a ‘constructive and in-depth exchange on EU-Hong Kong relations’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3350369/hong-kong-leader-john-lee-eu-officials-meet-discuss-trade-cooperation?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 01:19 UTC+10:00] [European Union] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong leader John Lee, EU officials meet to discuss trade, cooperation

Snippet: EU ambassador describes lunch meeting as a ‘constructive and in-depth exchange on EU-Hong Kong relations’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3350369/hong-kong-leader-john-lee-eu-officials-meet-discuss-trade-cooperation

[2026-04-17 00:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Fuel shortages loom as Strait of Hormuz crisis threatens global economy

Snippet: Europe could face flight disruptions within weeks as fuel supplies tighten amid the ongoing crisis affecting the Strait of Hormuz, according to the head of the International Energy Agency.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/16/fuel-shortages-loom-as-strait-of-hormuz-crisis-threatens-global-economy/

[2026-04-17 00:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Can You Price In No Longer Pricing Things In?

Snippet: By Michael Every of Rabobank

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/can-you-price-no-longer-pricing-things

[2026-04-17 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: The Iran war has neither derailed nor stalled the Gulf's progress | The National

Snippet: Adversity can build character, but more often reveals it. Over the past few weeks, as Iran attacked civilian targets in the Gulf region, the world has seen the foresight of nations that have spent years preparing for such a possibility and their resilience in withstanding it. The UAE’s decades of forward-looking strategic investment across vital areas of national interest – from diversifying the economy, to building partnerships with global businesses and universities, to bolstering national defences – helped it to

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/04/16/the-us-israel-war-with-iran-has-neither-derailed-nor-stalled-the-gulfs-progress/

[2026-04-16 23:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: US Industrial Production Unexpectedly Drops In March (After Huge Upward Revision For Feb)

Snippet: At first glance the 0.5% MoM decline in US Industrial production (considerably worse than than the 0.1% MoM rise expected - and dragging YoY growth in IP down to +0.74%) is bad news... suggesting immediate impacts from the war are being felt and sparking headlines decrying President Trump's actions.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/us-industrial-production-unexpectedly-drops-march-after-huge-upward-revision-feb