According To A Reuters Survey, 74% Of The Surveyed Economists Believe That Japan's Currency Intervention Is Unlikely To Consistently Curb The Depreciation Of The Yen

A Reuters Survey Indicates That 65% Of The Economists Polled Expect The Bank Of Japan To Raise Its Key Policy Rate To 1.00% In June

According To A Reuters Survey, 72% Of The Surveyed Economists Believe That Persistent Inflation Poses A Greater Risk To Japan's Economy Than Slowing Demand Over The Next 12 Months

A Reuters Survey Indicates That The Bank Of Japan Is Expected To Raise Interest Rates To 1.25% In The Fourth Quarter And To 1.50% In The Third Quarter Of 2027—unchanged From The April Survey

The Governor Of The Central Bank Of Malaysia Stated That The Country Will Inevitably Be Directly And Indirectly Affected By The Middle East Conflict. The Malaysian Economy Is Expected To Remain Resilient In 2026, With Growth Projected At 4%-5%. Despite External Headwinds, Technological Expansion Will Support Export Growth. Strong Domestic Demand Will Provide Strong Support Against External Headwinds

Central Bank Of Malaysia: Indicators Show That Overall Price Conditions Remained Relatively Under Control As Of Early May. Overall Inflation Is Expected To Rise Slightly In 2026. The Ringgit Remains Resilient Despite Ongoing Middle East Conflicts

Finland Has Warned Of Suspicious Drone Activity In The Capital Region, And Helsinki Airport Has Been Temporarily Closed

According To The Official Measurement Of The China Earthquake Networks Center, A 3.2-magnitude Earthquake Occurred At 11:51 On May 15 In Kuqa City, Aksu Prefecture, Xinjiang (41.37 Degrees North Latitude, 83.91 Degrees East Longitude), With A Focal Depth Of 16 Kilometers

The Governor Of Russia's Ryazan Region Stated That A Ukrainian Drone Attack Killed Three People In Ryazan, Damaged Several Apartment Buildings, And Hit An Industrial Company

Czech National Bank Governor Micher: The Next Decision Will Be About Whether To Keep Interest Rates Stable Or Raise Them

CCTV Commentary: Jointly Advancing A Constructive Strategic Stability Relationship Between China And The United States

Preview: The State Council Information Office Will Hold A Press Conference On May 18 To Brief The Public On Measures To Strengthen And Optimize Outbound Tax Refunds And Expand Inbound Consumption

The South Korean Presidential Office Announced That Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi Will Meet With President Lee Jae-myung In Andong, South Korea, From May 19 To 20