First Squawk

The 5-year Japanese government bond yield slips 8.0 bps to 3.310%. (@FirstSquaw)

The 20-year Japanese government bond yield slips 8.0 bps to 3.310%. (@FirstSquaw)

China’s Xi Jinping said a more robust and comprehensive strategic partnership between China and the Arab world must be built, according to a pool report. (@FirstSquaw)

China’s Xi Jinping told the Abu Dhabi crown prince that amid choices between peace and war and unity and confrontation, coordination must be strengthened, according to a pool report. (@FirstSquaw)

China’s Xi Jinping told the Abu Dhabi crown prince that the world is undergoing unprecedented changes, according to a pool report. (@FirstSquaw)

Yield on Japan’s 20-year government bonds drops 5.5 bps to 3.335%. (@FirstSquaw)

The 10-year Japanese government bond yield slips 3.0 bps to 2.435%. (@FirstSquaw)

China exports slow as Middle East turmoil weighs-FT (@FirstSquaw)

Singapore Dollar Consolidates as Traders Eye Middle East Developments-WSJ (@FirstSquaw)

China’s imports surge in March as exports soften amid Hormuz blockade-SCMP (@FirstSquaw)

Indonesia’s trade ministry raises its February refined tin export figure to 8,630.68 metric tons, up from 3,927 tons previously reported. (@FirstSquaw)

China’s commerce ministry urged the UK to promote stronger practical cooperation in China–UK economic and trade relations. (@FirstSquaw)