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Two members of the Barclays Fixed Income, Currencies, and Commodities Research Department stated in a research report that “it seems unlikely there will be a clear prospect of stability in the Middle East situation by the April meeting.” These members mentioned that, furthermore, amid deteriorating sentiment, Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda continues to reiterate two-way risk. They added: “Given that confidence/risks around its core outlook are difficult to assess appropriately, the Bank of Japan appears more likely to delay a rate hike until June.” The two-year Japanese government bond yield rose by 1 basis point to 1.380%, while the 10-year Japanese government bond yield remained unchanged at 2.415%.

Klingbeil stated that he will discuss with finance ministers from various countries and international organizations which measures are best suited to stabilize the economy and markets, as well as how to provide targeted support to individuals and businesses that have been particularly hard hit. "This crisis once again shows that we must become more independent, more crisis-resistant, and more resilient," he said. He added that he would use this trip to Washington to introduce the German government's reform agenda and promote investment in Europe's largest economy.

Glonghui, April 15｜Japanese stocks rose as concerns over shortages of energy and petrochemical products eased. Since the United States blocked Iranian ports, commercial shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has improved. Investors are closely monitoring developments in the Middle East and the possible resumption of negotiations between the US and Iran aimed at resolving the conflict.