Islamic Finance & Energy Transition: Malaysia’s Tenaga Nasional oversubscribed two 2026 sukuk sales—RM1bn for solar (May) and RM1.5bn for hydro (March)—by about five times, highlighting strong regional demand for bankable renewables. Microfinance Push: Malaysia’s Finance Ministry earmarked RM9.8bn via six institutions to expand microcredit access for hawkers and small entrepreneurs, with feedback feeding into the budget process. Commodities: Nepal’s gold and silver prices ticked up (hallmark gold +Rs600/tola; silver +Rs50/tola). Equities & FX: Tel Aviv stocks slipped Friday as banks and insurers weighed; the shekel firmed vs both dollar and euro. Market Risk & Disruption: Traders in Nairobi’s Gikomba Market are tallying losses after a major early-morning fire, with cause still under review. Nigeria Market Mood: Profit-taking ahead of the Dangote Refinery IPO dragged Nigeria’s All-Share Index down 3.59% over five sessions. Crypto Flows: US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw record $6bn outflows in 30 days amid a market decline. Policy & Trade: India’s trade minister said the India–US pact can’t be implemented until India secures a “competitive advantage” on tariffs. Banking Policy: South Korea’s inclusive-finance push is driving a surge in bank debt restructurings, raising questions about how much lenders will be expected to absorb.