ECB Governing Council Member Holzmann: Rising oil prices will push up inflation, and rising oil prices will put pressure on economic growth.

ECB Governing Council member Holzmann: Rising tensions in the Middle East have increased the risk of rising oil prices.

Market news: Qatar Energy and Shell signed a 27-year agreement to supply liquefied natural gas to the Netherlands.

Market news: The United States said it had foiled a drone attack on troops in Iraq.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: In the past 12 months, the trade volume between Russia and China reached 200 billion US dollars.

Market News: Australia re-imposes sanctions on Iranian entities and individuals.

ECB Governing Council member Stuenaras: Turmoil in the Middle East may affect ECB policy.

According to the Financial Times: British Prime Minister Sunak may not be able to reach a trade agreement with India this month.

According to Japan Broadcasting Association NHK: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida met with union leader Yoshino.

Market news: Singapore will review Credit Suisse and other companies over $2 billion scandal.

Japanese Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Moritani: There are no reports of injuries to Japanese citizens following the latest (Israeli attack on) Gaza.

Japan’s Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Moritani: Attacks on hospitals and civilians cannot be justified for any reason. Calls on all parties to act in accordance with international law to prevent further civilian casualties.

Spot gold rose more than 1% on the day and is currently trading at $1,942.75 per ounce.

The Australian dollar AUD/USD rose 15 points in the short term and is now at 0.6373.