Japan April composite leading index (final) 116.1, up from 115.9.

EMSC reported a magnitude-5.5 earthquake in northern California, United States.

Brent settled down $3.34 (-4.3%) at $73.74/bbl and U.S. crude fell $2.87 (-3.9%) to $70.34/bbl, returning to levels seen before the US‑Israel‑Iran conflict erupted as more previously idled tankers left the Strait of Hormuz and supply concerns eased. ING said positive signals from the Persian Gulf are boosting optimism about restored flows through the Strait of Hormuz; vessel transits have risen but remain well below pre‑war levels.