Japan government mulls declaring end to deflation – Kyodo

Citing sources with knowledge of the matter, Japan’s Kyodo News agency reported on Monday, the Japanese government is mulling officially announcing an end to deflation, flagging heightened risks of policy tightening.

Mar 4, 2024

WTI extends gains to near $79.50 as OPEC+ decided to extend oil output cuts of 2.2M bpd

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil price edges higher to near $79.50 per barrel on Monday, following the decision of voluntary oil output cut, made in coordination with some OPEC+ participating countries, including Russia, aiming at addressing concerns about oversupply and stabilizing oil prices.

China’s NPC Spokesman: NPC will hold annual meeting in Beijing from March 5 to March 11

Speaking at a news conference on Monday, China's National People's Congress (NPC) spokesman Lou Qinjian said that Congress will hold its annual meeting in Beijing from March 5 to March 11.