Japan’s import bill reached an all-time high in July, driven by higher oil prices, to a total of $76.39 billion. This was up by 27.8% from July 2025, Reuters reported, citing import and export data. In volume terms, Japan’s crude oil imports ticked up by 5.5% from a year earlier, but in price terms,

As tensions flare in the Gulf, triple digits could return in a flash

Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement actions with former employee of Regions Bank and former employee of First Interstate Bank

Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with Iuka Bancshares, Inc. and The Iuka State Bank

Federal Reserve Board announces approval of the application by Coastal Bend Bancshares, Inc.

Trump warns of economic consequences for any country that supports Iran Reuters

Hormuz shipping unchanged amid US-Iran stalemate, data shows Reuters

Japan’s real estate investment is likely to reach a record for a second straight year, after demand for offices fueled transactions in the first half, according to Jones Lang LaSalle Inc.

FTSE 100 Live: UK Stocks Set to Outperform Europe as Energy Shares Slide

Horizons Middle East & Africa 8/20/2026 (Video)