China processed less crude oil last month, as refiners cut run rates to conserve supplies snarled by war in the Persian Gulf.

Patrick George, Global Head of Markets and Securities Services at HSBC, says disruptions from the Iran conflict will continue to put pressure on energy markets. However, he says the financial sector is well equipped to navigate the uncertainty, while gold as an asset class for diversification is likely to trend higher. (Source: Bloomberg)

China’s economic growth rebounded more than expected in the first quarter of 2026, suggesting limited spillovers so far from the war in Iran and giving policymakers more time to be patient with rolling out additional stimulus.

New Jersey Transit plans to announce a special FIFA ticket on Friday that could cost more than $100 for riders going to MetLife Stadium for World Cup games.

Arxis Inc., a maker of electronic and mechanical parts for aerospace and defense firms, raised $1.13 billion in an upsized initial public offering.

Australian unemployment held steady in March as hiring persisted in the face of shockwaves from the US-Israeli war on Iran, which has driven up fuel prices and given another leg up to inflationary pressures.

Taiwan overtook the UK in stock market value as the island’s tech firms regained favor amid hopes for further de-escalation in the Iran war.

Malaysia is planning to adopt a new foreign worker recruitment system developed by Bestinet Sdn., the company founded by labor tycoon Aminul Islam, according to six people familiar with the matter.

A $3 billion fund at Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Co. is backing Indian defense stocks, wagering that geopolitical tensions will boost local arms production and support the government’s efforts to lower reliance on imports.

The Council on Foreign Relation's Linda Robinson tells Bloomberg TV a peace deal between the US and Iran would likely require months of negotiation and rely on complex on technical discussions, and that keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed for such an extended time period would be very difficult. (Source: Bloomberg)

Indian officials say the Iran war could be as disruptive to the economy as the Covid pandemic was six years ago and the damage could linger for years to come, threatening to knock the world’s fastest-growing major nation off its path.

The Australian dollar rose to its strongest level in more than three decades against the yen, underscoring a rebound in risk sentiment amid optimism around a longer-term US-Iran ceasefire.

China’s onshore foreign exchange buying surged to a record high in March, driven by robust imports and global market jitters triggered by escalating conflict in the Middle East.

Gold traders in Hong Kong are commanding higher pay packages, as established global banks compete for talent with new entrants to the city’s growing precious-metals market.

Bloomberg's Michael Heath breaks down the strong rhetoric coming from both the US and Iranian side over the Strait of Hormuz closure, and discusses the likelihood of negotiations resuming. (Source: Bloomberg)

The Singapore dollar may maintain its lead over Southeast Asian peers as it trades increasingly in lockstep with the offshore yuan, a Bloomberg analysis shows.

A fundamental shift in how Taiwan’s life insurers manage their $700 billion overseas portfolio is reinforcing the island’s position as a key global bond investor, strategists say.

Refinery fire in southeastern Australia is expected to impact fuel production, Energy Minister says.

Plata raised $405 million in a new funding round that values the Mexican fintech at $5 billion — the most in Latin America for a privately-held financial services firm.

Gold advanced as a renewed push for a diplomatic resolution to the Iran war eased inflation concerns, despite continued tensions around the Strait of Hormuz.

Policymakers at the European Central Bank are leaning toward keeping interest rates unchanged this month, postponing their verdict on whether the fallout of the Iran war warrants a response, according to people familiar with the debate.

Asian shares advanced as investors piled back into equities on signs the US and Iran may extend a ceasefire, helping markets unwind war-driven risk premiums.

Oil steadied on signs the US and Iran may extend a ceasefire and restart talks to end the war that’s rocked energy markets.

Vietnam has moved up its timeline for the mandatory use of biofuel despite concerns over supply levels, quality and cost, as it seeks to strengthen energy security while the Middle East conflict drags on.

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor issued a rare public apology for criticism she levied toward Brett Kavanaugh during a speaking appearance.

Ford Motor Co.’s top electric vehicle executive — whose arrival at the automaker was heralded as a “watershed moment” — is leaving the company as part of a sweeping reorganization to merge its EV and manufacturing operations. Doug Field, 61, said Wednesday he’s stepping down from his position as chief EV, digital and design officer to pursue undefined opportunities sharing what he’s learned from his career at Ford, Apple Inc. and Tesla Inc. Ford said Field’s duties will be assumed by Chief Operating Officer Kumar Galhotra. Bloomberg's Craig Trudell joins to discuss. (Source: Bloomberg)

A surge of retail investor buying has helped drive shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. to a record high as the artificial intelligence trade roars back to life.

Hedge funds are increasingly downbeat on the dollar as the prospect of a two-week ceasefire extension between the US and Iran sap the currency’s war-driven strength.

China Evergrande Group’s liquidators have selected Guangdong Provincial Tourism Holdings Co. to enter exclusive talks to acquire a majority stake in the developer’s property management unit, people familiar with the situation said, as they try to claw back some money from one of the country’s most significant corporate collapses.

Sovereign ratings in Southeast Asia are expected to come under strain, with Indonesia’s particularly at risk in case of a prolonged Middle East conflict, S&P Global Ratings said.