BOJ releases April 2026 economic outlook report. The Bank of Japan published the full text of its Outlook for Economic Activity and Prices.

Samsung reports record quarterly profit as chip income jumps 49-fold. The company warns that a severe supply shortage is expected to deepen next year as client spending on AI drives up memory chip prices.

Samsung reported record quarterly profits fueled by a 49-fold increase in chip income, while warning that a severe supply shortage is expected to worsen next year due to rising demand for AI memory chips.

US unemployment benefit applications drop to the lowest level in decades. The data indicates that recent job-cut announcements have not yet translated into a significant increase in actual layoffs.

US unemployment benefit applications have fallen to their lowest level in decades, suggesting that recent job-cut announcements have not yet resulted in widespread layoffs.

US initial jobless claims fell to 189,000 last week, reaching the lowest level in several years despite ongoing economic headwinds. The data reflects the latest weekly report on the American labor market.

US initial jobless claims dropped to 189,000 last week, marking the lowest level recorded in several years.

U.S. inflation hits a three-year high as gasoline prices surge amid the conflict involving Iran. The latest data marks a significant increase in the key economic measure.

A key U.S. inflation measure has reached its highest level in nearly three years, driven by a surge in gasoline prices linked to the conflict involving Iran.