Asia Intelligence Brief for Wednesday: Japan's Nikkei hit a record high even as a Bank of Japan rate hike looms; Australia's growth missed forecasts on weaker household spending; oil climbed again on renewed Iran fears, with South Korea's market closed for a holiday.

Asian markets dipped from record highs as peace talks with Iran faltered. Oil prices remained elevated amid geopolitical tensions. US stock futures also saw a slight decline.…

Asia Intelligence Brief for Tuesday: South Korea's inflation jumped to 3.1%, a two-year high, and the central bank is signalling a rate hike; Indonesia's prices are climbing too…