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According to Semafor, Greer states the Trump administration is aiming for a pragmatic stance on China. (@FirstSquaw)

China reports a strong but hard-earned start to 2026 economic activity amid severe global pressures. (@FirstSquaw)

Nissan Motor’s ‘BB’ rating is affirmed by Fitch, with outlook kept negative. (@FirstSquaw)

Indonesia’s currency turns lower, trading at 17,140 per USD after erasing early gains. (@FirstSquaw)

Japan’s finance minister says G7 participants saw no pressing need to coordinate action on private credit. (@FirstSquaw)

Japan’s finance minister says the timing and impact of spillover effects from the current situation cannot be forecast. (@FirstSquaw)

Japan’s finance minister says policymakers prefer to wait and see, as higher rates may negatively impact growth. (@FirstSquaw)

Nikkei advances to its highest-ever level in intraday trade. (@FirstSquaw)

CHINA FIXED ASSETS EX RURAL YTD (Y/Y) MAR: 1.7% (EST 1.9%; PREV 1.8%) (@FirstSquaw)

CHINA PROPERTY INVESTMENT YTD (Y/Y) MAR: -11.2% (EST –11.5%; PREV –11.1%) (@FirstSquaw)

CHINA RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY SALES YTD (Y/Y) MAR: -18.5% (PREV –21.8%) (@FirstSquaw)

Indonesia’s currency edges stronger to 17,125 per dollar at the open. (@FirstSquaw)