According to a Reuters survey: 21% of economists said that the Bank of Japan will begin to gradually unwind its ultra-loose monetary policy in January next year.

The main coking coal contract rose by more than 2.00% during the day and is currently trading at 1,942.00 yuan/ton.

The MSCI Asia Pacific Index rose 1% to 165.67 points.

Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Japan will impose new sanctions on groups and individuals related to Russia.

Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Japan will ban the import of Russian diamonds for non-industrial purposes.

The Philippine stock index rose 1% to 6,475.80 points.

European Council President Michel: The EU will continue to discuss the Ukraine aid plan next year.

Source: Qatar sells crude oil for next February loading at lowest discount in years.

Dutch Prime Minister Rutte: I am quite confident that the EU can reach an agreement on Ukraine assistance in early 2024.

Hungary has put on hold a deal to provide 50 billion euros in financing to Ukraine, with EU leaders delaying discussions until January next year, EU diplomats said.

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: We hope that currency exchange rates can stably reflect fundamentals and we pay close attention to market dynamics.

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: Will not comment on daily foreign exchange fluctuations.

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: Necessary measures will be taken to ensure defense funding.

Spot silver fell back below $24 per ounce, down 0.62% on the day.

Brent crude oil stood at $77 per barrel, up 0.27% on the day.