Former US President Trump: I will end the Russia-Ukraine conflict before taking office as president.

The International Monetary Fund and Ukraine reached a staff-level agreement for the fifth review of their funding arrangements.

Former US President Trump: If Harris is elected president, I believe Israel will cease to exist within two years.

Former US President Trump: If I were president, none of this (Gaza War) would have started.

U.S. Vice President Harris: I will always give Israel the ability to defend itself, but we must have a two-state solution to the Palestinian-Israeli issue.

US Vice President Harris: A ceasefire agreement needs to be reached on the Gaza issue and the release of hostages is required.

The MSCI Southeast Asia Index headed for its highest closing level since April 2022.

Former US President Trump: I may have been shot in the head because of the Democratic Party.

Market News: US Vice President Harris said that former US President Trump "incited violent mobs", and Trump continued to shake his head. Trump said he had nothing to do with the mob.

Vice President Harris: My position is that we must invest in a variety of energy sources to reduce our dependence on foreign oil. Our domestic oil production has achieved the largest growth in history.

Japanese bond futures continued to rise after comments from Bank of Japan board member Junko Nakagawa.

Former US President Trump: Harris "has been against" fracking for 12 years.

Vice President Harris noted that she was a key vote on the "inflation reduction bill" and new leases for hydraulic fracturing.

The Thai baht extended gains to 0.5%, leading Southeast Asian emerging market currencies higher.

U.S. Vice President Harris: Hydraulic fracturing will not be banned, and investment must be made in diversifying energy sources.

Junko Nakagawa, a board member of the Bank of Japan: Even if interest rates are raised, the financial environment will remain loose.

Bank of Japan board member Junko Nakagawa: There is a risk of a delay in the recovery of consumer confidence, which may result in income growth not being translated into higher consumer spending.

S&P 500 futures fell further to 0.45% during the U.S. presidential debate.

Junko Nakagawa, a board member of the Bank of Japan: We must pay attention to the upside risks of inflation and the downside risks posed by the overseas economy.