Varma, member of Monetary Policy Committee of India: 1% to 1.25% real interest rate range is reasonable.

British military intelligence agency: Russia is likely to cancel its planned Zapad-23 joint strategic exercise.

Varma, member of the Monetary Policy Committee of India: Rural demand is a problem. The impact of the bad monsoon on economic growth is as serious as inflation and needs to be closely watched.

Varma, member of Monetary Policy Committee of India: If monetary policy is as restrictive as it is now, food inflation tends to be temporary.

According to the British Financial Times: European Council President Michel will propose that the EU must be ready for (accepting) new member states by 2030.

UAE Minister of Economy: The UAE will inject more funds into the BRICS New Development Bank.

Syrian Ministry of Defense: Israeli airstrikes have halted operations at Aleppo International Airport.

New Zealand Finance Minister: The fundamentals of the economy remain strong.

New Zealand Finance Minister: Budget forecasts on revenue will not come true.

New Zealand Treasurer: Basic savings will be a challenge for some.

New Zealand Finance Minister: High inflation increases government costs.

New Zealand Prime Minister Hipkins: will achieve budget surplus as soon as possible.

New Zealand Prime Minister Hipkins: Recent forecasts point to increased cost of living pressures.

New Zealand Prime Minister Hipkins: Since the budget was released, the global situation has changed a lot.

New Zealand Treasurer: Cut budget allowances for 2026 and 2027.

New Zealand Finance Minister: The budget will return to surplus within the forecast period.

New Zealand Finance Minister: The New Zealand government will cut spending on consultants and contractors.

New Zealand Finance Minister: will control net debt below 30% of GDP.

New Zealand has announced new measures to save $4 billion over the next four years.

Petronas: The Timi field in the SK318 block has started producing natural gas.