Google (GOOG.O): will invest $1 billion to enhance digital connectivity with Japan.

Hang Seng Index futures closed down 1.68% at 16,888 points in the night session, 251 points below the spot price.

Brent crude oil broke through $90 a barrel, up 1.07% on the day.

British Government: The UK will hold joint military exercises with the US and Japan to enhance security and strengthen defense ties.

Federal Reserve meeting minutes: Some participants noted that geopolitical risks could lead to more severe supply bottlenecks.

Federal Reserve meeting minutes: Participants generally noted that recent data did not "enhance" confidence that inflation would continue to fall to 2%.

Federal Reserve meeting minutes: Participants saw no need to slow the pace of reduction in residential mortgage-backed securities and were more inclined to adjust the Treasury redemption cap.

Fed meeting minutes: Fed officials want more confidence on inflation before cutting rates.

The US dollar index DXY and the US dollar against the Japanese yen USD/JPY did not fluctuate much in the short term, at 105.08 and 152.76.

Federal Reserve meeting minutes: Participants generally noted uncertainty about the persistence of high inflation.

Federal Reserve Minutes: Some participants noted concerns that financial conditions may not be as tight as expected, which could put upward pressure on inflation.

Federal Reserve meeting minutes: Participants noted that the downward process of inflation is still continuing and is expected to show a certain degree of unevenness.

US President Biden: House of Representatives should vote now on Ukraine aid.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida: No decision has been made regarding cooperation between Japan and AUKUS.

Musk: Looking forward to meeting with Indian Prime Minister Modi in India.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida: I hope that the negotiations between Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel will proceed actively.

US President Biden: We have a plan to deal with inflation.