Japan's trade deficit narrowed 68.4% in fiscal 2025
Japan's trade balance in fiscal 2025 recorded a deficit for the fifth consecutive year, but the amount decreased 68.4% compared to the previous year. (Photo by Tomoki Mera)
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The download screen for Truth Social app is seen on a laptop computer, March 20, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
· Bernard Condon
Trump says the US will extend its ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan's request
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — President Donald Trump said Tuesday the United States was indefinitely extending its ceasefire with Iran — a day before it was to expire — as a new round of peace talks was on hold. The announcement appeared to ease fears that the fighting, which had shaken energy markets and the global economy…
· Associated Press
Hyundai, Kia poised to report lackluster earnings on U.S. tariffs, Korean won
SEOUL, April 22 (Yonhap) -- Local automotive industry leaders Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp. are expected to report lackluster first-quarter earnings compared with last year due to the effects of U.S. tariffs and a weaker Korean won, a market analysis showed Wednesday.
· Chang Dong-woo
China’s shipyards secure wave of oil tanker orders as Iran war drives demand
China already dominates global shipbuilding orders – and the Strait of Hormuz crisis appears to be boosting demand
· Mia Nurmamat
China’s shipyards secure wave of oil tanker orders as Iran war drives demand
China already dominates global shipbuilding orders – and the Strait of Hormuz crisis appears to be boosting demand
· Mia Nurmamat
Takeaway coffee sales plunge as fuel and living costs dent Australian spending. Is the economy next?
The trend has been accelerated by the US-Israel war on Iran, leaving households – and cafe owners – glum, surveys suggest
· Jonathan Barrett, Patrick Commins
Woolworths executive says 'prices dropped' rules changed as inflation grew
ACCC lawyers accused Woolworths of "subtle magic" to disguise price hikes with short-term increases before reducing them to above the original shelf price. Source: AAP / Mick Tsikas
· Sbsaustralia
Man convicted of terror plot allowed to stay in UK after wife banned for supporting Islamic State
A man convicted of plotting an attack on the London Stock Exchange in 2012 was allowed to stay in the United Kingdom on human rights grounds as his wife was banned from entering the country for supporting the Islamic State terrorist organization, a UK Special Immigration Appeals Commission judgment revealed on Monday.
· GOLDIE KATZ
Greater China private equity set for patchy recovery, modest fundraising boost
China’s private equity market recovers selectively amid geopolitical tensions, with yuan funds leading and exits reaching record highs
· Zhu Wenqian
Greater China private equity set for patchy recovery, modest fundraising boost
China’s private equity market recovers selectively amid geopolitical tensions, with yuan funds leading and exits reaching record highs
· Zhu Wenqian
Kalshi promo code NYPMAX: Trade $10, get $10 for Lakers vs. Rockets
New users interested in the prediction market space can join Kalshi and access a welcome offer by entering the Kalshi promo code NYPMAX, especially for the ongoing NBA playoffs.
· Mike Turay
Peru’s election agency head resigns over disputed presidential vote
Roberto Sanchez, presidential candidate of Together for Peru party, greets a woman during a visit to a market in Lima, Peru, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Guadalupe Pardo)
· Franklin Brice O
Red Lobster’s ‘Endless Shrimp’ is officially back this week — but with a twist to prevent another financial disaster
Red Lobster is bringing back its famous “Endless Shrimp” promotion starting Monday, marking a surprising revival of one of its most recognizable all-you-can-eat offerings.
· Fox Business
Small businesses struggle to coexist with 'South Korea's Amazon'
SEOUL -- At the small restaurant he runs, Kim Joon-hyung packages spicy marinated chicken feet with rice and side dishes for dozens of deliveries each evening. Many of his orders go through Coupang, an e-commerce giant with increasing influence over South Korea's economy.
· Staff Writer
Producer prices post fastest rise in 4 yrs in March on oil cost surge: BOK
SEOUL, April 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's producer prices rose at the fastest pace in about four years in March, driven by higher petroleum and chemical product prices amid rising global oil costs, central bank data showed Wednesday.
· Oh Seok-min
How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday 4/21/2026
U.S. stocks and oil prices flip-flopped as uncertainty rose about what will happen following a two-week ceasefire in the war with Iran, which is set to expire Wednesday.
· The Associated Press
Martha Stewart’s ‘game-changer’ bag had a 5,000-person waiting list, but it’s finally back in stock
Martha Stewart knows a good thing when she sees it.
· Hannah Southwick
Trump's approval on economy falls, new poll shows
President Donald Trump listens in the Oval Office of the White House, Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
· Josh Boak
Banking on those bankers
Is there a systemic failure in Sri Lankan banking systems, considering the fallout from the recent oversight failure at a privately owned bank?
· Gayan Abeykoon
Economic recovery remains resilient across all sectors in 2025
Sri Lanka’s economy showed resilience in 2025, with a 5% GDP growth. Agriculture (1.4%), industry (7.8%), and services (3.3%) contributed positively, while Cyclone Ditwah hindered fourth-quarter activity, causing $1.4 billion losses and moderating growth to 4.8%. Consumption rose sharply, but investment growth decli…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Embassy of Sri Lanka in Japan hosts Japan–Sri Lanka ICT Business Matching Event 2026 - DailyNews
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Japan, in collaboration with the Export Development Board, successfully organized the Japan–Sri Lanka ICT Business Matching Event 2026 at the Minato City Industrial Promotion Centre in Tokyo, bringing together leading stakeholders from Sri Lanka and Japan to improve collaboration in the d…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Financial consumer complaint landscape
Consumer complaints provide a transparent view into the public’s interaction with financial services and frequently act as preliminary indicators of potential dangers within the financial network. Acknowledging the importance of these observations, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) examines complaint statistics t…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Over Rs.300Mn of ‘Loku Patty’ circulated through devalaya custodian – CID
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) informed Colombo Magistrate Asanga Bodaragama yesterday that over Rs.300 million had circulated through bank accounts belonging to the custodian of a devalaya from the Gandara area.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Care economy no longer a peripheral issue – PM
Invisibility of care work should not be considered incidental or accidental. It is structural, and this is a key feminist issue that has been raised by feminist economists worldwide for generations. We have long argued that economic systems depend on this hidden labour and on making care work invisible, Prime Minist…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Over 1,500 kilos of illegally imported kendu leaves seized - DailyNews
A stock of approximately 1,520 kilograms of kendu leaves imported into the country without paying taxes was seized yesterday (21), while being transported by two suspects in a lorry and a motor car.
· Gayan Abeykoon
CBF brings long-overdue care for boxing heroes - DailyNews
The Ceylon Boxing Federation (CBF) has emerged as Sri Lanka’s only organised platform dedicated to the welfare of veteran boxers, providing long-overdue recognition and financial support under the leadership of its president Dushantha Kiriella.
· Gayan Abeykoon
CBC Finance opens 23rd Branch in Ambalantota - DailyNews
CBC Finance PLC, a subsidiary of Commercial Bank, expanded its footprint with the opening of its 23rd branch at Main Street, Ambalantota.
· Gayan Abeykoon
ComBank COO Prabagar retires after three decades of service - DailyNews
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has announced the retirement of its Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director, S. Prabagar, from the Bank with effect from April 26, concluding a distinguished career spanning over 30 years of dedicated service.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Earl’s Regency unveils Noor Weddings in collaboration with Amana Bank
Earl’s Regency introduces Noor Weddings, a new wedding offering shaped for celebrations launched in collaboration with Amana Bank, the offering brings the Noor Weddings experience to Amana Bank card holders, with an exclusive 15% discount on the package rate for qualifying bookings.
· Gayan Abeykoon
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· Gayan Abeykoon
CBSL releases the publication on Financial Statements and Operations for 2025
The publication on the Financial Statements and Operations of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka 2025, a requirement under Section 99 (2) and 7 (1) (l) of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Act, No 16 of 2023, was presented to President and Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Anura Kumara Dissanayak…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Youth who defrauded by creating fake bank web page remanded - DailyNews
A suspect who defrauded over one million rupees by creating a fake website that resembled the official website of a private bank has been arrested by the North Western Province Unit of the Computer Crime Investigation Division.
· Gayan Abeykoon
UAE economy highly resilient, ambassador to US says after Trump discusses possible currency swap | The National
Yousef Al Otaiba, the UAE's ambassador to the US and Minister of State, has described the country as one of the world's most resilient economies, after US President Donald Trump said a currency swap was under consideration.
· The National
A $50 billion NDIS is proving too tempting for Australia’s rich-listers
As federal health minister Mark Butler prepares to announce the government’s latest attempts to reel in the extraordinary cost of Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme on Wednesday, preparations of a different sort are under way in financial markets.
· Colin Kruger
The type of home where prices are falling most right now
Recent falls in property values have been concentrated in the family home market, new figures show, while entry-level properties have defied the downturn to rise in value.
· Elizabeth Redman
Gold Vs An Erupting Financial Volcano
Authored by Matthew Piepenburg via VonGreyerz.gold,
· Tyler Durden
MUFG Bank weighs higher interest on digital bank deposits: CEO
MUFG Bank President and CEO Masakazu Osawa took on his current position this month. (Photo by Kazuho Fujiwara)
· Staff Writer
California dominates top 10 wealthiest US suburb rankings as celeb hotspot snubbed
California is flexing its serious financial muscles.
· Kevin Barr
Trump administration discussing currency swap line with United Arab Emirates
The White House has discussed offering a financial lifeline to the United Arab Emirates as the U.S. war with Iran wreaks havoc on the Gulf state's economy, a White House official told CNBC.
· Garrett Downs, Megan Cassella
Kevin Warsh, Trump’s pick for Fed chief, calls for ‘regime change’ at US central bank
The remarks were made at a contentious confirmation hearing, which took place amid a criminal probe of current chair Jerome Powell
· Reuters
Kevin Warsh, Trump’s pick for Fed chief, calls for ‘regime change’ at US central bank
The remarks were made at a contentious confirmation hearing, which took place amid a criminal probe of current chair Jerome Powell
· Reuters
Broke in California: Sky-high costs are draining wallets statewide
A new report published this week is ringing alarm bells about the state of California’s economy despite proclamations from Gov. Gavin Newsom this month that the state’s GDP reached a record $4.25 trillion last year.
· Titus Wu
Oil prices jump 5% amid uncertainty over US-Iran ceasefire | The National
Oil prices were up by about 5 per cent on Tuesday, as the market digested US President Donald Trump's comments that he has no plans to extend the two-week ceasefire Washington had brokered with Iran that expires on Wednesday.
· Alvin R Cabral
Amazon launches GLP-1 weight loss program, promising'fast, convenient' access
Amazon is pushing deeper into the booming weight loss market, unveiling Tuesday a new program that aims to simplify access to popular GLP-1 treatments.
· Brandon Gomez
Two Palestinians killed during settler attack on West Bank village, officials say
Two Palestinians, including a teenage boy, have been killed in an attack involving Jewish settlers and Israeli soldiers in a village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, according to Palestinian officials.
· Jon Donnison
Israeli sexual violence helping push Palestinians from West Bank: Report
Sexual violence and other forms of gender-based abuse committed by Israeli settlers and soldiers are helping to force Palestinians to leave the occupied West Bank, according to a report.
· Adam Hancock
PH ‘blue economy’: A systems evaluation of marine capital
LAST week, I attended the Makati Business Club’s forum with British Ambassador Sarah Hulton. The ambassador discussed some of the geopolitical and economic shocks being experienced by the world, in relation to the United Kingdom’s role in enhancing security throughout the globe. In particular, Ambassador Hulton desc…
· Felino “Jun” Palafox Jr.
How to future-proof the global economy
NEW YORK — An uncomfortable reality is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. The global economy is in a period of “more frequent and violent shocks,” as Nobel laureate Michael Spence puts it. Instead of facing isolated and temporary disruptions, we are confronting a structural shift toward unsettling volatility…
· Mohamed A. El-Erian