ANZ Bank: Maintains its copper price forecast at US$9,800 per tonne; maintains its aluminum price forecast at US$2,500 per tonne, and expects it to reach that level by the end of the year.

ANZ Bank: Lowers nickel price forecast for year-end to $17,500 per ton.

Piper Jaffray Investments: Lowered its price target on Amazon (AMZN.O) from $230 to $215.

Japanese Economy Minister Ken Saito: (When asked about the stock market crash) The economic fundamentals are not bad.

Japanese Economy Minister Ken Saito: The strong momentum of investment and wage increases continues.

Japanese Economy Minister Ken Saito: (When asked about the sharp stock market drop) The economic fundamentals are not bad.

According to the Associated Press, Congressman Bob Good lost the recount in the Virginia primary election.

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: It cannot be said that Japan has completely escaped deflation.

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: I am most worried about the impact of the weak yen on import costs.

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: Not considering cutting sales tax at this time.

The Philippine stock index fell 1% to 6,626.47 points.

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: Will continue to pay attention to stock market trends.

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: Stock prices are determined in the market based on various factors such as economic conditions.

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: For foreign exchange, it is important to reflect fundamentals while remaining stable.

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: We will continue to closely monitor foreign exchange market trends.

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: The recent foreign exchange trend has both advantages and disadvantages.

According to the Associated Press: Amish Shah wins Arizona Democratic House primary.

Fitch Ratings: Improved macroeconomic conditions have a positive impact on some emerging market credit markets.

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi: The stock market is determined by the market based on various factors such as economic conditions and corporate activities.