U.S. forces on Monday conducted strikes in southern Iran against targets including boats attempting to lay mines and missile launch sites, in what it described as defensive actions.
Brent crude futures rose nearly two per cent in early Asian trade on Tuesday after the US military carried out strikes in southern Iran in what it described as defensive actions, keeping markets on edge as a deal to end the war eludes both sides.
Singapore's economy grew a greater than expected 6.0% in the first quarter of 2026 from a year earlier, data showed on Monday, but officials said the Middle East conflict had weakened the outlook with downside risks ahead.
Indonesia's Deputy Minister of Transmigration, Viva Yoga Mauladi, said Saturday that the government is prepared to support rubber farmers in increasing productivity and income through cross-sector cooperation and agricultural modernization.
Nissan Motor subsidiary JATCO has scrapped its plan to make electric vehicle (EV) powertrains in Sunderland, Britain, in light of sluggish demand for Nissan's EVs in Europe, the Nikkei business daily reported on Sunday.
The dollar slipped at the start of Asian trading on Monday as hopes of a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz pushed oil prices below $100 per barrel, even as the Trump administration played down the chances of reaching an agreement with Iran soon.
Against the yen, the U.S. dollar was down 0.2% at 158.87 yen, while the euro rose 0.3% to $1.1642 and the British pound gained 0.4% to $1.3485.
Source : Investing.com