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Singapore's GIC Sees Strong Upside in Japanese Equities Amid Corporate Reforms and Global Diversification

Bullish (0.8)Impact: High

Published on April 18, 2026 (yesterday)

Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC is expressing strong confidence in the Japanese stock market, citing robust fundam...

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Naphtha Shortage Forces Japanese Manufacturers to Raise Prices and Cut Output Despite Government Assurances

Bearish (-0.7)Impact: High

Published on April 18, 2026 (yesterday)

Japanese manufacturers are facing significant challenges due to a shortage of naphtha, a key petroleum derivative used i...

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IEA Warns Europe Could Face Jet Fuel Shortages Within Six Weeks Amid Middle East Supply Disruption

Bearish (-0.8)Impact: High

Published on April 18, 2026 (yesterday)

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has issued a stark warning that Europe could run out of jet fuel in as few as six...

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Netflix Q1 Revenue Surges 16% Led by Asia, Shares Drop 9% After Reed Hastings Announces Board Exit

Neutral (-0.2)Impact: High

Published on April 18, 2026 (yesterday)

Netflix reported a 16% year-on-year revenue growth in the first quarter of 2026, with the Asia-Pacific region showing th...

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ECB Policymakers Remain Divided as Inflation and Geopolitical Risks Cloud Rate Outlook

Neutral (-0.2)Impact: Medium

Published on April 18, 2026 (yesterday)

With less than two weeks until the next European Central Bank (ECB) meeting, policymakers remain undecided on the future...

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Iran Reopens Strait of Hormuz, Easing Oil Market Fears Amid Ongoing Volatility

Neutral (0.2)Impact: High

Published on April 18, 2026 (yesterday)

Iranian officials have announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime passage responsible for the tra...

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Skeletal Remains in Washington Identified as Missing Woman Hailey Athay

Bearish (-0.7)Impact: Low

Published on April 18, 2026 (yesterday)

Washington state authorities have confirmed that skeletal remains found by hikers in Rose Valley belong to Hailey E. Ath...

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USD/CHF Hits Five-Week Low as Swiss Franc Strengthens Amid US-Iran Deal Optimism

Bearish (-0.6)Impact: Medium

Published on April 18, 2026 (yesterday)

The USD/CHF currency pair ended the week on a bearish note, declining by 0.87% for the week and 0.27% on the day, as mar...

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Marubeni Acquires Spanish Utility to Expand in Europe and Latin America Amid Rising Data Center Power Demand

Bullish (0.7)Impact: Medium

Published on April 18, 2026 (yesterday)

Japanese trading house Marubeni has acquired a Spanish energy supplier, marking its entry into the European and Latin Am...

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China's Real Estate Market Struggles with Unfinished Buildings, Eroding Buyer Confidence

Bearish (-0.7)Impact: High

Published on April 18, 2026 (yesterday)

China's real estate sector continues to grapple with a significant number of unfinished apartment buildings, particularl...

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