Market news: Japan will provide up to 120 billion yen in financial support to chip manufacturers ROHM and Toshiba.

The Bank of Japan kept its bond buying operations unchanged.

The Bank of Japan proposed to purchase 450 billion yen of 3-5-year Japanese government bonds, 525 billion yen of 5-10-year government bonds, and 150 billion yen of 10-25-year government bonds.

Blackstone Group BX.N is said to be selling Gates Industries shares for $11.25 per share.

USD/JPY fell more than 50 points in the short term and is now at 143.08.

U.S. Defense Secretary Austin spoke with Israeli Defense Minister Galante.

According to the Associated Press: The United Nations will hold an emergency meeting on the Guyana-Venezuela dispute.

The U.S. dollar fell nearly 40 points against the Japanese yen USD/JPY in the short term, and was last at 143.64.

The U.S. dollar fell 1.1% against the Korean won USD/KRW on the day to 1311.10, the lowest level since November 15.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen discussed economic relations and cooperation with Mexican President Lopez.

X CEO Yaccarino: More than 10 million new users have registered for X in December this year.

The one-week implied volatility of USD/JPY was last at 15.665%, having previously hit 16.455%, the highest level since July.

Market news: South Korea’s pension funds and central bank will expand foreign exchange swap quotas.

The Nikkei 225 Index opened down 1.00%.

The U.S. dollar rose 20 points against the Japanese yen USD/JPY in the short term, and was last at 144.25.

US President Biden will deliver a speech in Las Vegas at 2:45 pm local time on Friday.

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: Continue to pay careful attention to foreign exchange fluctuations.

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: No comment on foreign exchange issues.