The Bank Of Korea Stated That It Will Closely Monitor Inflation Trends Due To High Uncertainty Surrounding The Situation In The Middle East

South Korea's Inflation Accelerates Due To Rising Oil Prices

Spot Silver Has Risen Above $74 Per Ounce

Fire At A Shopping Mall In Tehran Province, Iran Leaves 8 Dead And 36 Injured

South Korea's April CPI Saw Its Largest Year-on-Year Increase Since July 2024

South Korea's April CPI Year-on-Year Rate Was 2.6%, In Line With Expectations And Up From The Previous Reading Of 2.20%

South Korea's April CPI Month-on-month Rate Was 0.5%, In Line With The Expected 0.50% And Up From The Previous Reading Of 0.30%

New Zealand's Q1 Labor Cost Index Rose 0.5% Quarter-on-quarter, Versus An Expected 0.40% And A Previous Reading Of 0.40%

New Zealand's Employment Growth In The First Quarter Was 0.2% On A Seasonally Adjusted Quarterly Basis, Below The Expected 0.3% And Down From The Previous Reading Of 0.50%

New Zealand's Employment Participation Rate For The First Quarter Was 70.4%, Versus An Expected 70.50% And A Previous Reading Of 70.50%

Bond Traders Bet The Fed Will Raise Rates Next, Not Cut Them

The Indonesian Ministry Of Foreign Affairs Stated: "We Call On All Parties To Exercise Maximum Restraint, Fully Respect The Ceasefire Agreement, And Abide By International Law, Including The Protection Of Civilian Infrastructure. We Stand Ready To Support Efforts Aimed At De-escalation And Promoting Dialogue To Achieve Lasting Peace And Stability In The Region."

The Indonesian Ministry Of Foreign Affairs Expressed Deep Concern Over The Missile And Drone Attacks On Oil Facilities In The United Arab Emirates. Such Attacks Could Further Escalate Tensions, Undermine Ceasefire Agreements, And Disrupt Global Energy Supply Chains And Broader Energy Security, With Impacts Extending Beyond The Region

According To The UAE's National News Agency, The UAE President Received Phone Calls From Several Leaders, Including Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, Who Condemned Iran's Attack On The UAE And Expressed Their Support For The Measures The UAE Has Taken To Maintain Security