Brent Crude & Japan
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International
Brent Crude: Rose above $100 per barrel for the first time since May, driven by Houthi attacks on Saudi tankers and U.S.-Iran tensions.
Japan: Yen weakness persists despite intervention warnings; U.S. Treasury urged BOJ rate hikes.
Jul 17, 2026 · 38 articles
International
Brent Crude: Oil prices fell sharply due to optimism over Iran talks, reducing inflation pressures and influencing currency markets.
Japan: Japan's currency was strengthened through coordinated intervention, improving its terms of trade and reducing import costs, but the long-term effect depends on monetary policy adjustments.
Jul 30, 2026 · 162 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices are projected to surge significantly, averaging $86 a barrel in 2026, due to supply shocks from the Middle East conflict, with potential to reach $115 a barrel in a severe scenario.
Japan: Japan>>> is expected to be among the hardest-hit by trade disruptions linked to the Gulf conflict, with its growth forecast downgraded.
May 29, 2026 · 25 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent crude oil rose 2.4% to $93.33 per barrel due to uncertainties surrounding the Iran war ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Japan: The stock market in Japan, represented by the Nikkei 225, hit a fresh record high due to enthusiasm over the artificial intelligence boom and anticipation of the Iran war ceasefire extension.
Jun 01, 2026 · 9 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices surged due to increased geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran, reflecting higher demand or supply concerns.
Japan: The Japanese government revised its economic growth rate downwards, indicating a slowdown in its economy.
Jun 07, 2026 · 12 articles
Business
Brent Crude: Rose to $91.08 a barrel, up 2.7% on Monday, driven by war in Iran and supply worries.
Japan: Imports almost all its oil, making it vulnerable to higher energy costs; Nikkei fell.
Aug 17, 2026 · 8 articles
Business
Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices edged higher after dropping significantly, influenced by the resumption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and hopes for a peace deal between the United States and Iran. Its price fluctuations are a key factor in global inflation concerns.
Japan: Japan's Nikkei 225 index saw substantial gains, supported by tech-related shares and positive economic indicators like manufacturing PMI and export data, reflecting a healthy market performance.
May 20, 2026 · 72 articles
Business
Brent Crude: Brent crude oil experienced its largest quarterly drop since 2020, falling almost 40%, due to easing geopolitical tensions and increased supply.
Japan: Japan is facing concerns over its weakening Japan — Japanese yen and potential market intervention.
Apr 20, 2026 · 24 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices have surged due to escalating tensions in West Asia and the conflict between Israel and Iran, impacting global energy markets.
Japan: The Japanese market is trading sharply lower, reflecting the negative sentiment from Wall Street and concerns over the Middle East conflict's impact on global trade and energy supplies.
May 18, 2026 · 316 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude>>> prices have fluctuated significantly due to the conflict and hopes for a peace deal, reflecting the impact on global energy markets.
Japan: Japan, heavily reliant on energy from the Gulf, has been particularly impacted by the conflict. The potential peace deal and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz are expected to benefit its economy.
May 02, 2026 · 472 articles
Business
Brent Crude: Brent rose above $90, fueling inflation and bond yields.
Japan: Japan's bond yields hit multi-decade highs, and its reduced Treasury holdings add to US bond market pressure.
Aug 18, 2026 · 23 articles
International
Brent Crude: Surged from around $88 to above $98 per barrel due to geopolitical tensions, raising inflation concerns.
Japan: Nikkei 225 declined over 4% amid global risk-off sentiment.
Jul 06, 2026 · 105 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent crude prices have risen sharply due to the Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global inflation and economic outlook.
Japan: Japan's economy is affected by the Iran war, with its stock market experiencing volatility and firms reporting sharp rises in input costs due to higher raw material prices.
May 05, 2026 · 374 articles
Business
Brent Crude: Fell on hopes for U.S.-Iran deal, easing inflation worries.
Japan: Intervened in currency markets to support the yen. BOJ held rates.
Jul 14, 2026 · 280 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude>>> prices have been highly volatile and have risen significantly due to the conflict and uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz>>>.
Japan: Japan>>>'s economy showed growth, and its officials expressed readiness to intervene in foreign exchange markets to support the Japan — Japanese yen>>>.
May 07, 2026 · 362 articles
Business
Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices continued their downward trend, trading at USD 70.54 per barrel, which supported overall positive market sentiment for equity indices.
Japan: Optimism surrounding the India-Japan Summit, with anticipated deals on trade, defence, semiconductors, AI cooperation, and a proposed rupee-yen settlement framework, positively influenced Indian market sentiment.
Jun 12, 2026 · 52 articles
Domestic
Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices continued to fall due to hopes for negotiations to end the war with Iran, contributing to moderating inflation expectations.
Japan: Japan issued warnings to currency markets and is closely monitoring movements, ready to support the Japan — Japanese yen.
Jul 02, 2026 · 27 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices rose, contributing to the weakening of the India — Indian rupee and impacting investor sentiment due to increased import costs for India.
Japan: Japan>>> is among the countries facing a 12.5% additional tariff, and its trade and foreign ministries have not yet responded to the proposed tariffs.
Jun 02, 2026 · 125 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices fell after surging on Monday due to geopolitical tensions, impacting global energy markets and inflation concerns.
Japan: Japan's Nikkei 225 gained, indicating a positive market trend.
Jun 08, 2026 · 9 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude>>> prices have spiked due to the conflict and the effective shuttering of the Strait of Hormuz>>>, reflecting the market's reaction to supply concerns.
Japan: The Japanese market is trading sharply higher, driven by positive global cues and strong performance in index heavyweights and financial stocks. Economic data for Japan also showed positive trends in retail sales and industrial production.
Jun 03, 2026 · 17 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices have risen significantly due to the disruption of oil shipments caused by the Strait of Hormuz standoff.
Japan: The Japanese market is trading sharply higher, driven by positive global cues and strong performance in index heavyweights and financial stocks. Economic data for Japan also showed positive trends in retail sales and industrial production.
Apr 26, 2026 · 590 articles
Business
Brent Crude: Brent crude traded near $79 a barrel, steady as markets weighed Iran peace hopes against supply concerns.
Japan: Japan and the US launched a rare joint yen-buying intervention to support the currency.
Aug 06, 2026 · 37 articles
Business
Brent Crude: Brent Crude futures are at pre-war prices of $72.49 a barrel, reflecting receding worries about war and contributing to a view of more trend-like global growth.
Japan: Japan's stock market, represented by the Nikkei 225, is performing strongly, but its currency, the Japan — Japanese yen, is at a four-decade low, prompting potential intervention.
Apr 20, 2026 · 12 articles
Business
Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices stabilized after falling modestly, trading close to pre-Iran war levels, indicating a potential easing of geopolitical tensions affecting oil supply.
Japan: Japan's stocks, represented by the Nikkei 225, also benefited from the AI boom, showing a positive trend in its market.
Jun 29, 2026 · 8 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent crude prices rose to $86.19, a one-month high, driven by supply disruption fears from the Strait of Hormuz closure.
Japan: Japan's Nikkei fell 1.9% and the yen weakened; the government has no immediate plan to change GPIF allocations, affecting currency markets.
Apr 20, 2026 · 304 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude surged to $100 per barrel, up almost 40% in July, driven by Gulf hostilities and Houthi attacks.
Japan: Japan faces high energy import costs due to a weak yen and record import values, driving inflation.
Jul 24, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Brent Crude: Brent crude rose 2.7% to $90.87, driven by war-related supply concerns, boosting energy prices but adding to inflation worries.
Japan: Japan's economy grew slower than expected, but its stock market rose, reflecting mixed signals.
Aug 17, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Brent Crude: The increased supply from Saudi Arabia has contributed to a glut, depressing Brent Crude prices from $120 to $70 a barrel.
Japan: Japan is receiving Saudi Arabia's crude oil, with two VLCCs heading to its ports.
Feb 07, 2026 · 9 articles
Business
Brent Crude: Rose to near $95 per barrel; up from ~$70 before Iran war.
Japan: Nikkei fell sharply; yen at 40-year low.
Apr 20, 2026 · 344 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude futures are directly impacted by the geopolitical tensions, with prices fluctuating significantly based on conflict developments and the status of the Strait of Hormuz. The conflict has caused volatility and price drops.
Japan: Japan, as a nation heavily reliant on Middle Eastern oil, has experienced a significant drop in crude oil imports due to the conflict. This highlights the global economic impact of the Strait of Hormuz restrictions.
May 29, 2026 · 22 articles
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