Samsung semiconductor profit jumps 48-fold as AI demand boosts memory chip margins. The company's chip arm significantly outperformed market expectations this quarter.

Indonesia rupiah weakens to record low of 17,360 per dollar at open.

Indonesia's rupiah weakened to a record low of 17,360 per US dollar at the market open.

China's factory activity worsened less than forecast, staying in expansion amid Iran war supply chain disruptions.

China’s factory activity worsened less than forecast, remaining in expansion even as disruptions to supply chains and rising input costs caused by the Iran war reverberate around the world

New Zealand's ANZ Business Confidence plunges to -10.6 in April from 32.5, while Activity Outlook drops to 19.6 from 39.3, signaling sharp economic slowdown.

New Zealand's economic outlook darkened in April as ANZ Business Confidence fell to -10.6 from 32.5 and the Activity Outlook dropped to 19.6 from 39.3.

President Donald Trump says a US naval blockade against Iran could last for months, driving oil prices to their highest level in more than four years.

President Donald Trump stated that a US naval blockade against Iran could persist for months, an announcement that triggered a surge in oil prices to their highest level in over four years.