Saudi Arabia’s oil exports fell 27.8% year-on-year in the third quarter to 231.1 billion riyals.

According to Yonhap News Agency: The South Korean Presidential Office appointed Park Chun-sup, currently a member of the Bank of Korea, as the President’s Economic Secretary.

The South Korean won rose 4.69% against the U.S. dollar in November, the largest monthly gain since November 2022.

The main contract of low-sulfur fuel oil (LU) rose by more than 3% during the day and is currently trading at 4,344 yuan/ton.

Reuters survey: Long positions in South Korean won and Philippine peso reached their highest level since February 9, short positions in Indian rupee still exist, and Malaysian ringgit became the most shorted currency.

Bank of Japan review member Nakamura Toyaki: Interest rates and foreign exchange trends are affected by differences in inflation levels between Japan and its trading partners.

Bank of Japan review member Nakamura Toyaki: As the economy strengthens, the currency will strengthen.

Bank of Japan review member Nakamura Toyaki: It is difficult to influence the foreign exchange market through the Bank of Japan’s monetary policy.

Israel said one person was killed in a shooting incident in Jerusalem.

Bank of Japan review member Nakamura Toyaki: I don’t know what changes have occurred in small companies in terms of salary increases.

Thailand’s Ministry of Industry: Thailand’s factory output is expected to grow by 2-3% in 2024.

Ukrainian Air Force: Ukraine’s air defense system destroyed 14 out of 20 drones launched by Russia overnight.

Israeli police: Jerusalem shooting suspect has been killed.

ASML’s Supervisory Board intends to appoint Christophe Fouquet as CEO.

ASML said co-presidents Wennink and Vanden Brink will retire.

Bank of Japan review member Nakamura Toyaki: When wages and inflation in Japan continue to rise, we can adjust policies.

Bank of Japan review member Nakamura Toyaki: Currently, both yield curve control (YCC) and negative interest rates are very important to the Japanese economy.

Bank of Japan review member Nakamura Toyaki: Raising short-term interest rates may have an immediate impact on the economy.

Bank of Japan review member Nakamura Toyaki: Yield curve control (YCC) and negative interest rates will be maintained until the price target is expected to be achieved.