Governor of the Indonesian Central Bank: Global financial uncertainty is still increasing.

Market news: Meta Platforms (META.O) launches Llama 3 models on WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram in India.

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: No comment (when asked whether current foreign exchange fluctuations are excessive).

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: No comment on preparations for foreign exchange intervention.

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: Excessive foreign exchange fluctuations are not desirable. We will closely monitor foreign exchange fluctuations and take appropriate measures if necessary.

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: I hope that foreign exchange will fluctuate in a stable manner that reflects fundamentals.

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: Will not comment on foreign exchange levels.

Market news: U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai will meet with Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Takeru Saito on June 26.

Iran set the price of its light crude oil exports to Asia in July at a premium of $2.60 a barrel over Oman/Dubai prices.

U.S. Central Command: There were no casualties aboard U.S. or coalition ships.

U.S. Central Command: Houthi militias attacked the Trans World Navigator cargo ship, and the crew reported minor damage and moderate damage to the ship, but the ship is still sailing.

Bank of Japan: A wave of price increases could occur in the second half of 2024, one member said.

Bank of Japan: A member said that the underlying inflation rate has not yet reached 2%.

Bank of Japan: A member said there is a risk of overshooting inflation due to the deterioration in consumer confidence.

Bank of Japan: A member said that consumption lacks momentum and is paying attention to the extent of wage increases. Government measures will boost consumption.

Bank of Japan: A member said the Bank of Japan should take its time and carefully advance its bond reduction plan.

Bank of Japan: A member said the Bank of Japan must normalize its balance sheet in an appropriate and timely manner while maintaining close dialogue with market participants.

Bank of Japan: The Bank of Japan must cut its bond purchases significantly in a predictable manner, a member said.

Bank of Japan: A member said monetary policy will not be affected by short-term foreign exchange fluctuations.

Bank of Japan: A member said that foreign exchange fluctuations affect a wide range of economic activities and levels that deviate from fundamentals will harm the economy.