USD/JPY has little short-term fluctuations and is currently at 148.34.

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda: The impact of rising import prices may gradually dissipate.

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda: Our basic scenario is that the key drivers of inflation gradually shift, reinforcing a benign wage inflation cycle.

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda: Uncertainty about wages and inflation is high.

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda: The current policy framework has a great stimulating effect on the economy, but sometimes it may have major side effects.

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda: The Bank of Japan’s actions in July will help improve the sustainability of our monetary easing framework.

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda: Japan is at a critical moment in cultivating budding signs.

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda: Inflation target is not yet within sight.

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda: Japan’s economy is recovering moderately.

According to Les Echos: France requires insurance companies to limit rate increases in 2024.

Novartis Pharmaceuticals (NVS.N): The third phase clinical trial of the innovative anti-cancer drug LUTATHERA (lutetium oxyoctreotide) met the primary endpoint.

US Geological Survey: A 5.0-magnitude earthquake occurred in the South Sandwich Islands.

Hong Kong dollar HIBOR rose to 5.75738% overnight, its highest level in at least 17 years. Hong Kong dollar HIBOR rose to 5.79357% during the week, the highest level since September 2007. The Hong Kong dollar HIBOR rose to 5.59179% in two weeks, the highest level since October 2007.

According to TASS: Russian Prime Minister Mishustin will participate in the Kazakhstan International Industrial Expo.

Market news: Michael Pezzullo, secretary-general of the Australian Department of Home Affairs, will resign.

Market news: Philippine President Marcos predicts that Philippine rice prices will fall due to improved harvest conditions.

SoftBank: Will issue up to 120 billion yen of bond shares.