Bank of Korea Governor: The possibility of Taeyoung’s debt problem evolving into a systemic risk is low.

Bank of Korea Governor: No need to worry too much about Taeyoung Company.

Bank of Korea Governor: Bitcoin now seems to be widely considered a risk investment asset.

Bank of Korea Governor: Consumption is weaker than expected.

Bank of Korea Governor: Most committee members agreed on targeted support measures to help small and medium-sized enterprises.

Bank of Korea Governor: It’s too early to discuss interest rate cuts.

Bank of Korea Governor: There are currently no plans to support specific companies, including construction company Taeyoung, which is already facing debt difficulties.

Bank of Korea Governor: If necessary, the Bank of Korea will take measures to stabilize the market.

Governor of the Bank of Korea: Cutting interest rates too early may have an adverse impact on the economy, and it is best to wait for inflation to stabilize (before considering an interest rate cut).

The Nikkei 225 index rose 2%.

Bank of Korea Governor: He believes the need for interest rate hikes has decreased.

Bank of Korea Governor: Thursday’s interest rate decision was unanimous.

Spot silver hit $23 per ounce, up 0.52% on the day.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet with the Egyptian President in Cairo at 9:30 a.m. local time.

According to the AXIOS website: OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman will meet with U.S. House Speaker Johnson on Thursday.

The MSCI Asia Pacific index rose 1%.

According to the US political news website Politico: US President Biden plans to appoint Cunningham as deputy trade representative.

Bank of Korea: Core inflation is expected to remain moderately slow.

Bank of Korea: Monetary policy and technology may affect GDP growth.