US, Iran weigh peace plan as Trump’s ‘hell’ warning nears deadline

Proposal sees comprehensive agreement within 15-20 days, source says; regional violence continues, with high casualties and attacks on energy infrastructure

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimo says the US economy remains resilient as consumers spend and businesses stay healthy.

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warns Iran war may drive inflation and interest rates higher

Dimon highlights major risks, citing wars in Ukraine and the Middle East alongside China tensions

The Reserve Bank of India will announce its monetary policy decision on Apr 8, with most economists expecting it to hold rates.

India FX cap softens pressure on rupee even as offshore influence lingers: Axis Bank director

The RBI has ‘effectively broken’ the direct link between the onshore and offshore markets, says Neeraj Gambhir

US West Texas Intermediate premiums for Asia jump to US$30 to US$40 a barrel for July delivery.

US crude premiums climb to record levels as Asia, Europe compete for supply

The jump in crude prices is driving up costs and widening losses for refiners on both continents

Indonesia's airlines will likely raise fuel surcharges by as much as 38%, from about 10% for jet aircraft and 25% for turboprop services.

Indonesia to let airlines increase fuel surcharges as aviation costs soar

Aviation fuel prices have surged about 70% in Indonesia, triggered by the Iran war

The 20 largest tycoon-linked companies on the Jakarta Composite Index account for nearly 43% of index’s weighting.

Indonesia ownership warning spurs sell-off in tycoon-linked firms

Regulators speed up reforms to avoid an MSCI frontier market downgrade and foreign fund outflows

“The government has prepared mitigation measures so that ticket prices remain affordable to people,” says senior economic minister Airlangga Hartarto.

Indonesia to allow airlines to raise fares by up to 13%

The policy would be in effect for the next two months and is subject to further evaluations

AirAsia X faces the threat of jet fuel supply shortages across the region, from Vietnam to the Philippines.

AirAsia X fares jump 40% due to Iran war; CEO calls it ‘the most critical challenge’

This comes as jet fuel costs doubles, from US$90 a barrel to about US$200

The BOJ has left unchanged its upbeat economic assessment for all nine regions with consumption holding up due to inbound tourism and rising pay.

BOJ warns of economic hit from Middle East conflict

It says that firms in several regions are feeling the strain from rising input costs and disruptions in raw material supplies

China’s foreign ministry has said the EU delegation’s visit could improve the bloc’s understanding of China and support stable bilateral ties.

China issues e-commerce guidance after EU lawmakers’ visit

The Asian nation’s new guidance for its sector is jointly issued by various ministries and regulators