Tokyo stocks fell as the Nikkei retreated after a sharp rally, with higher oil prices, Middle East tensions and investor caution pressuring Japanese equities.
Gold held steady as investors tracked US-Iran talks, oil-linked inflation risks and fresh Federal Reserve signals ahead of key US price data.
China’s foreign exchange reserves fell to $3.342 trillion in March, down 2.5% from February, as a stronger dollar and weaker asset prices cut valuations.
Japan posted a $24.8 billion current account surplus in February as overseas income stayed strong, offsetting weaker trade momentum and a continued services shortfall.
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Tokyo stocks fell as the Nikkei retreated after a sharp rally, with higher oil prices, Middle East tensions and investor caution pressuring Japanese equities.
Gold held steady as investors tracked US-Iran talks, oil-linked inflation risks and fresh Federal Reserve signals ahead of key US price data.
China’s foreign exchange reserves fell to $3.342 trillion in March, down 2.5% from February, as a stronger dollar and weaker asset prices cut valuations.
Japan posted a $24.8 billion current account surplus in February as overseas income stayed strong, offsetting weaker trade momentum and a continued services shortfall.
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Tokyo stocks fell as the Nikkei retreated after a sharp rally, with higher oil prices, Middle East tensions and investor caution pressuring Japanese equities.
Gold held steady as investors tracked US-Iran talks, oil-linked inflation risks and fresh Federal Reserve signals ahead of key US price data.



