Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda: The specific method of withdrawing stimulus measures will depend on the economic situation at that time.

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda: Even if negative interest rates end, loose financial conditions will likely remain.

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda: Once the inflation target is achieved, it will consider whether to continue to maintain negative interest rates.

The Hong Kong court dismissed the liquidation petitions against two subsidiaries of Logan Group (03380.HK).

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: He will not comment on whether the end of negative interest rates by the Bank of Japan is related to the timing of the government’s announcement that inflation is completely over.

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: Pay close attention to foreign exchange fluctuations urgently.

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: It is beneficial for foreign exchange to remain stable.

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: Rapid foreign exchange fluctuations are undesirable.

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: Expressed concern about the negative impact of the weak yen.

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: A weak yen has pros and cons.

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

According to the British Press Association: The British Labor Party won the Kingswood constituency seat from the Conservative Party.

Analyst company Vortexa: Russian fuel oil is still transported through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

White House: US President Joe Biden reiterated that he will work tirelessly to support the speedy release of all hostages.

US White House: US President Joe Biden reiterated his view that military operations should not proceed without a credible and enforceable plan to ensure the safety and support of civilians in the Rafah area.

White House: US President Biden mentioned the situation in the Rafah region during a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.

USD/JPY hit 150, up 0.05% on the day.

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: Will not comment on foreign exchange intervention because doing so may affect the market.

US President Biden will deliver a speech in Ohio at 4:45 pm local time on Friday.