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Virgin Galactic (SPCE.N) shares surged 12.6% in pre-market trading.Niu Technologies (NIU.O): Sold 261,624 vehicles in the first quarter of 2026.On April 6th, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) avoided fueling market expectations of a possible interest rate hike this month by maintaining a highly nuanced signal in its two quarterly regional economic reports. In a separate press release summarizing the views of its branch governors, the BOJ stated that looking ahead, amid increased uncertainty, there are concerns about rising prices, particularly energy prices, and their negative impact on corporate profits and private consumption. This commentary suggests that the BOJ is reluctant to commit to a rate hike with three weeks remaining before its next interest rate decision on April 28th. Based on overnight swap market pricing, as of Monday, traders considered the probability of a rate hike this month to be approximately 66%, as the Iran war could pose a greater upside risk to Japans already persistently high inflation. The BOJ also stated that many reports indicated businesses continue to pass on rising costs such as labor and logistics to selling prices. Meanwhile, businesses continue to combat consumer inflation fatigue by limiting price increases and strengthening their lineup of low-priced products.Saudi Aramco set its official selling price for Arab Light crude oil to the United States in May at a premium of $14.60 per barrel over Argus Sour crude.Indonesian Economy Minister: Indonesia will raise aviation fuel surcharges.
