Brent Crude & Satsuki Katayama

Brent Crude: Brent Crude futures fell after an initial surge, but remained well above $100 a barrel due to heightened worries about supply disruption from the conflict in the Strait of Hormuz.

Satsuki Katayama: Satsuki Katayama, the Japanese Finance Minister, spoke out against speculative trading in foreign exchange, indicating potential for further intervention to support the Japan — Japanese yen.

Brent Crude: Brent Crude futures fell after an initial jump due to heightened worries about supply disruption from the Strait of Hormuz conflict, but remained well above $100 a barrel.

Satsuki Katayama: Satsuki Katayama, Japanese Finance Minister, spoke out against speculative trading in foreign exchange, putting markets on alert for further yen intervention.

Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices fell significantly due to optimism for a United States-Iran peace deal, relieving pressure on global economies.

Satsuki Katayama: Satsuki Katayama, Japan's counterpart to the United States Treasury Secretary, is expected to discuss Japan — Japanese yen moves with Scott Bessent.

Satsuki Katayama: Satsuki Katayama, the Japanese Finance Minister, has warned currency traders about potential intervention to counter speculative moves in foreign exchange markets, particularly concerning the weakening Japan — Japanese yen.