Japan Imports (YoY) came in at -5.2% below forecasts (-4.2%) in August

Sep 17, 2025

Japan Exports (YoY) came in at -0.1%, above forecasts (-1.9%) in August

WTI extends upside above $64.00 on tighter global supplies, weaker US Dollar

West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $64.25 during the early Asian trading hours on Wednesday. The WTI extends the rally on concerns over Russian supply disruptions and a weaker US Dollar (USD).