European investment firm EQT agrees to acquire Japanese price comparison operator Kakaku.com for approximately 590 billion yen, according to Nikkei.

Bank of Japan officials debated a near-term interest rate hike during their April meeting, opening the door for a potential policy shift in June.

Bank of Japan officials discussed the possibility of a near-term interest rate hike during their April meeting, signaling a potential policy shift as early as June.

Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers presents national budget, describing it as the 'most important and ambitious in decades.'

Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers has presented what he described as the "most important and ambitious budget in decades."

The Indian rupee hits a record low against the U.S. dollar as rising oil prices and intensified capital outflows pressure the currency. The decline reflects broader market concerns over energy costs and foreign investment trends.

The Indian rupee has fallen to a record low against the U.S. dollar, driven by rising oil prices and increased capital outflows.

The European Central Bank signals it will consider raising interest rates at its June 11 meeting. The move follows recent policy discussions regarding the bank's inflation targets.

The European Central Bank has indicated it will evaluate a potential interest rate increase during its meeting on June 11.