U.S. markets also drop amid risk-off moves
54% of advisors said they have or will tweak portfolios in response
The central bank held its policy interest rate at 2.25% on Wednesday
Geopolitical uncertainty, especially the war in Iran, loom large for Japan's export-reliant economy
China, other nations, cool to U.S. request to protect oil shipments
With fuel prices likely to stoke inflation, projected rate cut less certain this year
Transport and fertilizer cost increases to hit prices for goods, food
Iran War has choked off most tanker transport through the Strait of Hormuz
Five-year plan doubles down on tech investment for growth
April crude contract spiked to nearly US$120 before easing to under US$95