Japan National CPI ex Fresh Food (YoY) came in at 2%, above forecasts (1.8%) in August

Sep 18, 2026

New Zealand Trade Balance NZD (YoY) fell from previous $-5.23B to $-5.44B in August

Iran’s IRGC claims attack on Togolese oil tanker for 'illegal transit' in Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Thursday that a Togo-flagged oil ‌tanker was struck ‌while attempting to make an “illegal passage” through the Strait of ‌Hormuz, Arab news reported.