Hungarian Prime Minister Orban: The huge amount of money Hungary spends on border fence must be reimbursed by Brussels.

Market news: Danish logistics company DSV signed an agreement to acquire Schenker, the logistics subsidiary of German state-owned railway operator, at an enterprise valuation of 14.3 billion euros.

ECB board member Simkus: Inflation is stabilizing.

ECB Governing Council member Simkus: Inflation trends indicate that the ECB must cut interest rates further. Further rate cuts will depend on data.

ECB board member Nagel: We need strong and sound banks.

The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces: In the past day, the Russian army lost about 1,220 soldiers, as well as 18 tanks, 48 armored vehicles, 52 artillery systems and other equipment.

Iranian Army Chief of Staff: The security vacuum in the Middle East has forced Iran to seek security capacity building.

ECB board member Nagel: We must unite as Europeans to overcome weak investment.

ECB Governing Council member Nagel: (Speaking of the EU competition proposal) Former Italian Prime Minister Draghi is right in many respects.

Iranian Army Chief of Staff: We will continue to respond to threats from "Zionists" and superpowers.

According to Russian business daily Vedomosti: Nordgold will invest 31.3 billion rubles in zinc mines in Russia.

ECB board member Nagel: Core inflation will fall due to slower wage growth.

ECB board member Nagel: Core inflation is also moving in the right direction.

ECB board member Nagel: Data proves the latest rate cut is justified.

Deutsche Bank: Raised its year-end target for the S&P 500 to 5,750 points by the end of 2024, from 5,500 points previously.

Bank of Thailand: The volatility of the Thai baht has increased and will be closely monitored.

The Nikkei 225 index fell 0.9% to 36,505.47 points at the open in afternoon trading.

Market news: Australia and Germany will strengthen energy and climate cooperation.

Russian Deputy Defense Minister: With the creation of Aukus, the West wants to start an arms race, divide countries into groups, and prepare for war. The United States is trying to shift attention and military conflicts to the Asia-Pacific region.