The United States said it welcomed the appointment of Mohammed Mustafa as Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority and urged the Palestinian Authority to form a reform cabinet.

USD/JPY has risen by more than 10 points in the short term and is now at 148.41.

According to a Reuters survey, all 40 economic analysts believe that the Reserve Bank of Australia will keep the overnight interest rate unchanged at 4.35% on March 19; the median forecast shows that the Reserve Bank of Australia overnight interest rate will drop to 4.35% by the end of 2024. 3.85% (consistent with the February survey results).

Market News: A man was shot in the head during rush hour on the subway in Brooklyn, New York. The video showed that citizens at the scene crouched to avoid danger.

New Zealand Finance Minister: The government remains committed to lowering income taxes.

New Zealand Finance Minister: Growth in the next few years is expected to be slower than expected.

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said he would not comment on any policy measures the Bank of Japan will take next week.

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: Japan is not currently experiencing deflation.

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: The government will use all available policy measures to continue the wave of wage increases.

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: The specific monetary policy is determined by the Bank of Japan.

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: Strong wage growth is expected to be transmitted to small and medium-sized enterprises.

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: Wage increases this year are expected to exceed last year’s.

The UK Maritime Trade Operations Office has received reports of an incident 50 nautical miles southwest of Hodeidah, Yemen.

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas: The Philippines’ output growth outlook remains unchanged in 2024 and 2025.

Bank of the Philippines: Economic activity in the Philippines is expected to slow down in the second half of 2024, with the slowdown in economic growth reflecting the impact of the increase in policy interest rates.

Market news: Argentina’s Senate voted to reject Milley’s decree on economic deregulation; the decree will face a second vote in the House of Representatives.

FISKER (FSR.N) U.S. stocks rose more than 30% after the bell.

Fisker: (Responding to reports of possible bankruptcy filing) The company often works with outside advisors, and we are focused on raising additional funds and will strategically cooperate with a large automaker.