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Lee Hugh
  • BTS Launches Arirang World Tour in Goyang, Drawing 132,000 Fans Over Three Shows
    BTS Launches 'Arirang' World Tour in Goyang, Drawing 132,000 Fans Over Three Shows BTS returned to solo touring with a stadium-scale production that paired mass choreography and fireworks with distinctly Korean imagery, using its new album, "Arirang," to signal what the group called a new chapter, "BTS 2.0." The group held "BTS World Tour Arirang in Goyang" on April 9 and April 11-12 at the main stadium of Goyang Sports Complex in Goyang, south of Seoul. It marked BTS’ first standalone tour in about four years since "BTS Permission to Dance on Stage" ended in April 2022. About 132,000 people attended across the three shows. BTS opened with "Hooligan," "Aliens" and "Run BTS," driving the pace from the start. A mega crew of dozens joined the group for synchronized choreography that filled the stadium and quickly lifted the crowd’s energy. After the opening, Jung Kook told fans the weather was better than the day before and promised to "heat up" the venue even if it felt chilly. V said it had been a long time since BTS performed on a 360-degree stage and that being surrounded by ARMY, the group’s fan base, felt good. Jimin said the audience response seemed even hotter and that ARMY’s voices were especially clear. He added that BTS released "Arirang" after four years and resumed a concert tour after six and a half years, saying the group tried many new approaches in both the album and the stage production. Suga said BTS also made new attempts in songs and staging and asked fans to stay with the show even if some elements felt unfamiliar. The concert framed "BTS 2.0" as a step forward while revisiting the group’s roots. Fans saw new songs from the fifth full-length album, "Arirang," alongside established hits, arranged to trace BTS’ musical path and point to its next direction. The setlist was organized into three themes. In the "BTS" section, the group performed "they don’t know ‘bout us" with large screens showing modernized images of traditional Korean masks, followed by "Like Animals," "FAKE LOVE," "Swim" and "Merry Go Round." In the "2.0" section, BTS centered on "Normal," inspired by ink-wash painting, and ran through performance-heavy tracks including "Not Today," "MIC Drop," "FYA" and "FIRE." "Body To Body" featured choreography evoking the traditional circle dance ganggangsullae and was paired with fireworks. "IDOL" included a march along the stadium track. The final "Arirang" section pushed the crowd into a festival mood with "Come Over," "Butter," "Dynamite," "Fleet" and "Into the Sun." Korean aesthetics ran through the production, reflecting themes BTS said it explored on "Arirang" about origins, roots and identity. Traditional symbols were presented with a modern sensibility and tied closely to the music. The stage design placed a pavilion-like structure inspired by Gyeonghoeru at the center of an open 360-degree stage, reimagining a shared banquet space. The floor was designed after the South Korean flag: the taegeuk circle anchored the center, while four protruding stages extended outward, drawing on the trigrams. The layout also brought the group closer to fans around the venue. With the world tour resuming after six and a half years, the show emphasized the full seven-member lineup rather than individual stages, leaning on large-scale group choreography and a setlist packed with fan-favorite hits while presenting the message of cohesion and evolution tied to "BTS 2.0." RM thanked fans for coming after what he called a long wait, saying, "You’re the best." He said many things were changing, but the most important points had not: that the seven members chose to do this work together and that they genuinely think of their fans. He added that BTS would not take filling the venue lightly and asked fans to trust the group and watch its changes with patience, noting he first met Jung Kook when he was 15 and that they are now all over 30. Suga said the good weather seemed to match the crowd’s energy and asked fans to tell those attending the next day to come ready to shout and blow off stress. "Thanks to you, I’m taking home good memories. Thank you, and I love you," he said. Jimin said it had been six and a half years since the group toured and four years since the album release, adding he missed fans and wanted to thank them for waiting. He said BTS would keep working to deliver strong stages and music and asked fans to stay by the group’s side. V said he used his voice so much during the first show that the back of his neck hurt afterward, but that seeing ARMY made the pain "disappear like magic." Jung Kook said he was relieved the show ended safely and said the weather and cheers made him feel good. He told fans he hoped they understood that his actions and feelings toward them were sincere in any situation, adding he would keep giving everything for them and would repay their waiting with strong performances. J-Hope said he is always curious about fans’ thoughts and reactions and that the members talked extensively while preparing the concert, considering in detail how to deliver good feelings and create memories. He said the seven members’ commitment to the stage is genuine and that they want to keep showing their best performances. BTS is set to continue the tour with shows April 17-18 at Tokyo Dome, followed by dates across North America, Europe, South America and Asia. The plan calls for 85 concerts in 34 cities, described as the highest number of shows for a single tour by a Korean artist, with additional dates in Japan and the Middle East also announced.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-04-11 21:39:17
  • Kang Gye-yeol, 102, Featured in ‘My Love, Don’t Cross That River,’ Dies
    Kang Gye-yeol, 102, Featured in ‘My Love, Don’t Cross That River,’ Dies Kang Gye-yeol, who appeared in the documentary film “My Love, Don’t Cross That River,” has died. She was 102. Director Jin Mo-young announced her death on social media on the 10th. Jin said he visited Kang on March 31 to say goodbye. Though her memory had faded, she recognized the group, greeted them and offered kind words, he said. “Even when I first met her in September 2012, she was like a young girl,” Jin wrote, mourning her death after she lived past 100. Released in 2014, “My Love, Don’t Cross That River” follows the lives of Kang and her husband, Cho Byeong-man. The film drew about 4.8 million viewers, an unusually strong box-office showing for an independent movie. Cho died in 2013 while the film was being shot.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-04-11 19:33:14
  • Police intensify search as escaped wolf remains at large for fourth day
    Police intensify search as escaped wolf remains at large for fourth day SEOUL, April 11 (AJP) - Authorities in the central city of Daejeon have deployed drones and specialized tracking teams on Saturday to locate an escaped wolf that fled a zoo safari as the search enters its fourth day without a confirmed sighting. The two-year-old male wolf was last detected by a thermal imaging camera at 1:30 a.m. on Thursday, but it has since vanished into the rugged terrain surrounding the facility. Recent heavy rainfall and deteriorating weather conditions hindered initial aerial efforts, leading officials to believe the wolf may be taking cover in burrows or dense brush that obscured its heat signature from recovery teams. The search operation involves approximately 90 personnel and 10 drones focused on the mountainous areas of the Jung District. To prevent the animal from fleeing further into inhabited zones, ground teams have been minimized in favor of high-altitude surveillance. Officials expect that as temperatures drop after sunset, the wolf’s body heat will provide a sharper contrast against the cooling ground, allowing thermal sensors to pinpoint its exact location. Once spotted, the strategy will shift from observation to containment, with experts planning to herd the animal toward a designated capture zone without causing undue stress that could provoke a flight response. The prolonged disappearance has placed local authorities on high alert, as the window for a controlled recovery narrows. City officials emphasized that night operations remain the most viable path to a resolution, given the increased visibility of moving targets under infrared light. A spokesperson for the city of Daejeon stated, "It is much easier to find moving individuals by checking with drones equipped with thermal imaging cameras at night than during the day. It is important to find the wolf quickly by focusing on night searches from tonight until dawn." 2026-04-11 17:54:19
  • Police launch manhunt as burglar flees with BTS entry bracelets
    Police launch manhunt as burglar flees with BTS entry bracelets SEOUL, April 11 (AJP) - Law enforcers in Goyang, northwest of Seoul, have launched an intensive manhunt on Saturday for a burglar who snatched 500 BTS concert entry bracelets from a ticket booth, police said. The robbery could spark a massive security disruption involving scalpers and ordinary fans. The suspect reportedly seized the cache of credentials at approximately 3:20 p.m. (0620 GMT) before escaping the scene, prompting the police to secure surveillance footage and monitor major exit routes. The theft represents a sophisticated threat to the event’s perimeter, as the stolen items serve as the primary physical authorization for fans to enter the concert grounds. The loss of 500 bracelets creates a significant security vacuum that could allow unauthorized individuals to bypass rigorous digital checkpoints. While organizers typically cross-reference tickets with government identification to issue the bands, those wearing the bracelets are regarded as having passed all security checkpoints, including bag-checks and ID-checks. If the stolen credentials enter the illicit secondary market, they risk triggering a wave of illegal entries that could overwhelm the venue’s designated capacity and compromise the safety of the people. Organizers now face the daunting task of invalidating the serial numbers associated with the stolen batch or implementing an entirely new identification system hours before the gates open. Any lack of synchronization between legitimate ticket holders and those possessing the stolen wristbands is expected to cause substantial delays and friction at the entrance. In Seoul and its surrounding districts, where crowd management is a matter of heightened administrative concern, this breach exposes a critical vulnerability in the logistical chain of international touring. Police investigators are currently analyzing forensic evidence and witness testimony to narrow the search for the suspect. A police official told reporters: "We are mobilizing available personnel to swiftly apprehend the suspect and are cooperating with the organizers to ensure the stolen bracelets are not used illegally." 2026-04-11 17:38:14
  • South Korea defends president as historical parallel triggers diplomatic crisis
    South Korea defends president as historical parallel triggers diplomatic crisis SEOUL, April 11 (AJP) - South Korea defended its president on Saturday after his explicit comparison between Israeli military operations and 20th-century historical atrocities ignited a diplomatic quarrel with Tel Aviv. The rupture started on Friday when President Lee Jae Myung shared a video on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. The footage, posted by a user named Jvnior and captioned with claims that Israeli soldiers were torturing a Palestinian child, was from September 2024. Bridging the current conflict with East Asian historical trauma, Lee wrote, "Wartime homicide is no different from matters that we take issue with, such as the forced (enslavement of) comfort women, and the massacre of Jewish people." The Israeli Foreign Ministry issued a swift condemnation, accusing Lee of relying on a fake account to spread anti-Israeli disinformation. Arguing that the South Korean leader trivialized the mass murder of Jews right before Holocaust Remembrance Day, the ministry stated, "The remarks by the President of Korea, Lee Jae Myung … are unacceptable and warrant strong condemnation." It further noted, "Yet we have not heard a single word from the President about the terrorists who were at the center of this event. Nor have we heard a word from the President regarding the recent Iranian and Hezbollah terror attacks against Israeli citizens." Lee refused to retract the statement. Shifting the argument to international law, he posted an update expressing frustration with Israel's reaction. "It is disappointing that the Israeli Foreign Ministry has not once reflected on the global community's criticism of its relentless inhumane and internationally unlawful actions, which have caused immense suffering," he wrote. He added, "For the sake of universal human rights and the national interests of the Republic of Korea, I must work harder to find things I can do." By Saturday morning, the escalating friction forced the South Korean foreign ministry to intervene. Attempting to manage the fallout, the ministry posted on its official X account that Israel had misunderstood the president's intent. The government expressed regret that Tel Aviv interpreted a statement of belief in universal human rights as an attack on a specific geopolitical issue. This explicit departure from Seoul's usual quiet alignment with Washington stems from a mix of personal ideology and acute economic pressure. The president's political lens was shaped by his childhood as an underage factory laborer and his career as a human rights lawyer. His reference to comfort women points to the unresolved trauma of Korean women sexually enslaved by imperial Japanese forces during World War II, a history that deeply influences his view on state violence. At the same time, the expanding Middle East conflict is creating immediate problems for South Korea. With Israel conducting strikes in Iran and Lebanon, and civilian casualties mounting, the resulting disruption to the global economy is hitting South Korea hard. The country relies heavily on exports and imported energy, making the regional instability a direct threat to its national interests. The foreign ministry concluded its intervention by balancing its defense of the president with reassurances to Israel. "The Government of the Republic of Korea remains steadfast in its opposition to all forms of violence and anti-humanitarian acts, including the acts of terrorism pointed out by Israel," the ministry stated, adding: "Furthermore, we continue to empathize deeply with the unspeakable suffering endured by Israel due to the Holocaust, and we once again express our profound condolences to the victims of the Holocaust.." 2026-04-11 14:38:29
  • ‘A Man Living With the King’ Becomes South Korea’s No. 2 All-Time Box Office Hit
    ‘A Man Living With the King’ Becomes South Korea’s No. 2 All-Time Box Office Hit The film ‘A Man Living With the King’ has risen to No. 2 on South Korea’s all-time box office list. On its 67th day in theaters, it reached a cumulative 16,283,970 admissions on Friday, surpassing the final total of ‘Extreme Job’ (16,266,641). The only domestic release with more viewers is ‘The Admiral: Roaring Currents,’ which drew about 17.61 million. Showbox and the Korean Film Council’s integrated ticketing network said the movie has sustained a long run since opening Feb. 4. After topping 16 million admissions on April 5, it climbed to second place. Its cumulative revenue is about 156.9 billion won, already the highest ever for a domestic release. Whether it can take the top spot remains unclear. It ranked third at the box office on Thursday with 38,704 daily admissions, after drawing 32,843 on Wednesday. The gap with No. 1 ‘The Admiral: Roaring Currents’ is about 1.33 million admissions. Directed by Jang Hang-jun, ‘A Man Living With the King’ is set during the exile of King Danjong of the Joseon Dynasty. Performances by Yoo Hae-jin and Park Ji-hoon helped drive the film’s success.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-04-11 13:42:14
  • OPINION: Tehran invokes imperial memory as regional volatility reshapes Middle East order
    OPINION: Tehran invokes imperial memory as regional volatility reshapes Middle East order SEOUL, April 11 (AJP) - As nearly 25 percent of the world's maritime oil trade flows through the Strait of Hormuz daily, the Islamic Republic of Iran projects power not merely as a modern religious state, but as a civilization defined by five millennia of continuous history. This distinction between a standard nation-state and a civilizational state explains why the nation remains an outlier in a region dominated by post-colonial Sunni monarchies. By leveraging the ethical framework of Zoroastrianism and the strategic memory of the Persian Empire, the leadership in Tehran navigates a hostile international landscape with a sense of historical exceptionalism that often complicates the calculations of Washington and Seoul. Ethical shadow of Zoroaster The foundations of this identity reach back to the Iranian plateau long before the arrival of Islam in the seventh century. Zoroastrianism, one of the oldest ethical religions, introduced a world defined by a cosmic struggle between truth and falsehood, light and darkness. This was a governing philosophy that underpinned the Achaemenid and Sassanid empires, emphasizing the moral responsibility of the individual. This dualistic worldview persisted long after the initial Arab conquests, eventually molding the character of the nation and granting the people a sense of being the center of a moral universe. This belief continues to inform the high-stakes diplomacy and the rigid internal policies of the modern era. Safavid pivot to identity While often viewed as a monolith of Shia Islam, the religious identity of the state was a deliberate strategic choice made centuries after the initial Islamic expansion. For nearly nine hundred years after the seventh century, the region remained majority Sunni. It was not until 1501 that the Safavid dynasty initiated a mass conversion to Twelver Shia Islam, specifically to consolidate a distinct Persian identity in opposition to the Sunni Ottoman Empire. This historical pivot confirms that religious affiliation has long served as a tool for maintaining civilizational distinction. Today, the nation utilizes Shia networks across Lebanon, Iraq, and Yemen not as a purely religious crusade, but as a pragmatic means of restoring a traditional Persian sphere of influence. Geopolitics of the civilizational gate The Strait of Hormuz serves as the physical manifestation of this long-term memory. To global markets, the waterway is a vital chokepoint for energy; to the leadership in Tehran, it is the ancient gateway of the empire. From the Sassanid era to the present, the ability to control this maritime threshold has been the ultimate proof of regional sovereignty. Threats to disrupt the flow of oil are rarely about the commodity itself. Instead, they are signals that no global order can function in the Middle East without the consent of the Persian gatekeeper. It is a strategy born from the realization that those who control the crossroads of the world dictate the terms of engagement with global powers. Paradox of the Cyrus legacy The current hostility toward Israel represents a sharp departure from the foundational narratives of the Persian past. The historical record shows that Cyrus the Great liberated the Jewish people from Babylonian captivity in 539 B.C. and facilitated the rebuilding of the Second Temple. This legacy of ancient cooperation suggests that the present state of total war is a product of the 1979 revolution and the subsequent need for the regime to claim moral leadership in the Muslim world. By positioning itself as the primary defender of the Palestinian cause, the government secures a degree of legitimacy that transcends the traditional Persian-Arab divide. The survival of the state remains tied to the balance between the mosque and the throne. While religious rhetoric provides the public language of the government, the logic of its actions remains rooted in the preservation of a civilizational legacy that predates the current international system. The friction in the Middle East is a structural clash between a modern global order and a state that remembers a time when it set its own rules. Any resolution to regional instability requires an acknowledgment that the leadership in Tehran is acting on a timeline that far exceeds the immediate diplomatic calendar. The Iranian government maintains its standing as a primary energy gatekeeper in the Persian Gulf. 2026-04-11 12:45:34
  • S. Korea clears 26.2 trillion won relief as war risks mount
    S. Korea clears 26.2 trillion won relief as war risks mount SEOUL, April 11 (AJP) - South Korea has approved a 26.2 trillion won supplementary budget on Saturday, authorizing a massive injection of liquidity to shield households and industry from the volatility of a prolonged Middle East war. Prime Minister Kim Min-seok presided over an extraordinary cabinet meeting at the Government Complex Seoul to finalize the spending package, which cleared the National Assembly late Friday night. The legislative consensus marks a rare moment of bipartisan cooperation as the administration of Lee Jae Myung moves to counter mounting inflationary pressures. This second supplementary budget of the current administration signals a shift toward aggressive fiscal interventionism. By targeting the bottom 70 percent of earners with direct cash transfers and instituting caps on energy prices, the government is attempting to construct a firewall between the domestic economy and global geopolitical instability. The measure arrives as surging oil prices threaten to derail a fragile recovery and erode the purchasing power of low-income families. Under the approved plan, 32.56 million citizens will receive high-oil-price relief payments ranging from 100,000 won to 600,000 won. The government has allocated 4.8 trillion won for these specific grants. Recipients of basic livelihood benefits and near-poverty households are slated to receive their first disbursements within the month, while the remaining eligible population will be processed following a review by a specialized inter-departmental task force. To stabilize a market rattled by supply chain disruptions, Seoul has set aside 4.2 trillion won to support a maximum price system for petroleum. This industrial shield is bolstered by subsidies designed to cover the price differential for imported naphtha, a critical feedstock for the petrochemical sector. Public infrastructure also receives a temporary boost; the K-Pass public transportation discount will be doubled to 50 percent to lower commuting costs for the working class. The budget further extends a lifeline to the primary sector, providing fuel-linked subsidies to farmers and fishers who have seen their margins vanish under the weight of rising diesel costs. Additional funds are dedicated to easing the fuel burden for coastal passenger vessels, ensuring that essential transit links to island communities remain viable. The supplementary budget was submitted to the legislature on March 31 as regional tensions in the Middle East escalated. Following intense negotiations, the ruling and opposition parties reached a final agreement during the plenary session on April 10. 2026-04-11 10:58:43
  • US and Iran arrive in Islamabad as Hormuz deadlock threatens global energy supply
    US and Iran arrive in Islamabad as Hormuz deadlock threatens global energy supply SEOUL, April 11 (AJP) - Iranian and American delegations arrived in the Pakistani capital on Saturday for a summit intended to end their six-week war, though the specific timing of the first session remains unannounced as mediators attempt to resolve a last-minute impasse over Iranian preconditions. While both teams have checked into the Serena Hotel, the high-security venue where the negotiations are set to occur, officials from the Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that a formal plenary session has not yet commenced. The meeting occurs under a proximity format, a diplomatic arrangement where mediators shuttle between separate rooms to avoid direct confrontation before a baseline agreement is reached. This distance reflects the fragility of the peace process, which began following the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on February 28 and the subsequent closure of the Strait of Hormuz. For Washington, the priority is the immediate and unconditional opening of that waterway, which handles 20 percent of global petroleum transit, while Tehran views its control of the strait as a primary bargaining chip to secure the lifting of economic sanctions. The lead negotiator for the United States is Vice President JD Vance, a former senator who has become the administration's chief diplomatic envoy for the conflict. He is joined by special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, representing the White House’s attempt to bypass traditional State Department channels in favor of a personalist approach. Upon his departure for Pakistan, Vance warned that the American team would not be "receptive" to delays or tactical maneuvers by the Iranian side. Representing the Islamic Republic is Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, the speaker of the Iranian parliament and a veteran of the Revolutionary Guard who has assumed a central role in the nation’s wartime leadership. Before arriving in Islamabad, Qalibaf stated that negotiations would not begin in earnest unless Washington accepted certain "preconditions," including a ceasefire in Lebanon and the immediate release of frozen Iranian assets. Iranian state media has emphasized that their 70-member delegation includes technical experts in banking and energy, signaling a focus on concrete economic concessions. The conflict, which the Trump administration dubbed Operation Epic Fury, has severely disrupted global supply chains and sent oil prices to their highest levels in four years. In the weeks of active combat, American and Israeli airstrikes targeted Iranian nuclear sites and military infrastructure, prompting Tehran to mine the Strait of Hormuz. The current two-week ceasefire, brokered by Islamabad, has provided a temporary reprieve, but the threat of a return to hostilities persists if the current summit fails to produce a breakthrough. A central point of contention remains the status of Iran’s nuclear program. Washington is demanding a "total blockade" of Iran’s path to a nuclear weapon, seeking terms that go beyond the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) which the first Trump administration exited in 2018. Tehran, meanwhile, has proposed a 10-point plan that calls for the recognition of its right to enrich uranium and the payment of "war reparations" through an international investment fund. Pakistani security forces have placed the capital on strict lockdown, with thousands of police and paramilitary personnel guarding the "Red Zone" surrounding the hotel. While the Iranian delegation arrived on Friday evening and Vance’s team landed early Saturday, the "proximity" of the negotiators has yet to translate into a face-to-face meeting. Technical teams from both sides are currently reviewing the logistical details of the maritime ceasefire and the verification protocols required to ensure the safe passage of merchant vessels. The current truce is scheduled to expire in twelve days. 2026-04-11 09:56:05
  • Asian markets rise as Japan leads gains ahead of Washington-Tehran talks
    Asian markets rise as Japan leads gains ahead of Washington-Tehran talks SEOUL, April 10 (AJP) - Japan leads gains in Asian markets Friday as optimism over planned Washington-Tehran talks lifts risk appetite, even as lingering supply concerns keep sentiment in check. This shift toward diplomatic engagement disrupts the recent pattern of defensive trading, as investors weigh the potential for a breakthrough in the Islamabad summit against persistent geopolitical friction. In Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 jumped 1.84 percent, led by gains in semiconductor and large-cap stocks following strength in American tech shares. Despite the strong headline gain, broader market breadth remained weak, with declines outnumbering advances on the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s Prime Market. In Seoul, the benchmark KOSPI rose 1.4 percent to close at 5,858.9, after touching an intraday high of 5,918.59 and a low of 5,850.83. Foreign investors led the rally, buying 1.1 trillion won, while retail and institutional investors sold 1.23 trillion won and 293.8 billion won, respectively. Sector gains were led by telecom equipment and display panel stocks, which jumped 8.34 percent and 6.8 percent, respectively, while themes such as optical communication and shipping surged more than 12 percent and 9 percent. Among large caps, Samsung Electronics rose 1 percent to 206,000 won, while SK hynix gained 2.9 percent to 1,027,000 won. Hyundai Motor added 2 percent, and Hanwha Aerospace climbed 3.9 percent. In contrast, LG Energy Solution and Samsung Biologics fell. The tech-heavy KOSDAQ gained 1.6 percent to close at 1,093.63, extending gains throughout the session. On the KOSDAQ, institutions bought 93.1 billion won, while individuals and foreign investors sold 82.3 billion won and 1.9 billion won, respectively. The Korean won weakened 0.5 percent to 1,483.9 per dollar. Overnight, major American indexes closed higher, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500 and Nasdaq each rising about 0.6 to 0.8 percent. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index advanced 2.1 percent, supporting gains in Seoul chipmakers. Oil prices rose, with Brent crude climbing 1.8 percent to 97.7 dollars a barrel and West Texas Intermediate gaining 1.8 percent to 99.6 dollars, as supply concerns persisted amid tensions in the Middle East. Despite the gains, prices are on track for a weekly decline of more than 10 percent following a Washington-Tehran ceasefire agreement. Meanwhile, the Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index fell 7 percent to 19.57, signaling easing risk sentiment, though it remained elevated enough to suggest lingering caution among investors. 2026-04-10 17:49:01