United States Geological Survey: A magnitude 5.4 earthquake occurred 183 kilometers east-northeast of Neafu, Tonga.

Yoshitaka Shindo, Japan’s Minister of Economic Revitalization: It is expected that the Bank of Japan will work closely with the government to adopt appropriate monetary policies to achieve the price target sustainably and stably along with wage increases.

Japan’s Minister of Economic Regeneration Yoshitaka Shindo: Specific monetary policy measures are determined by the Bank of Japan.

Yoshitaka Shindo, Japan’s Minister of Economic Revitalization: I understand that the Bank of Japan comprehensively considers various data including consumption, economic prospects and risks when formulating policies.

Japan’s Minister of Economic Regeneration Yoshitaka Shindo: Committed to achieving a virtuous cycle of wage growth and economic growth.

Japan’s Minister of Economic Regeneration Yoshitaka Shindo: By promoting domestic investment, we aim to increase potential growth rates.

Japan’s Minister of Economic Regeneration Yoshitaka Shindo: The government aims to achieve wage growth that exceeds inflation to promote consumption growth.

Japan’s Minister of Economic Regeneration Yoshitaka Shindo: Consumer spending lacks intensity and capital spending takes time to realize.

Japan will issue 5.8 trillion yen of 3-month Treasury bills on February 22.

Mexican Ministry of Economy: Mexico will attract more than US$36 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2023.

Market news: South Korea has prepared US$57 billion in financial support for distressed companies and invested in companies in key industries.

WTI crude oil fell below $76 per barrel, down 0.33% on the day.

Argentine President Milley: The International Monetary Fund said Argentina could lift currency controls in the second half of the year.

Argentine President Milley: Will continue to adhere to the idea of dollarization.

Singapore’s fourth-quarter GDP quarterly rate was 1.2%, expected to be 1.30%, and the previous value was 1.70%.

According to Korean media reports, Tae Young Construction’s creditors are considering 400 billion won in new aid.

Reserve Bank of Australia Chairman Bullock: Be wary of the risk of price expectations deviating from reality.

Shares of BHP Billiton in Australia fell 1.5% in early trading in Sydney after the company booked $2.5 billion in charges in the first half of its fiscal year.