Bank of England chief economist Peel: In the fight to eliminate inflation, the Monetary Policy Committee must resist the temptation to "declare victory and move on."

Peel, chief economist of the Bank of England: British monetary policy is in a "difficult stage" and there is "stubbornly high" price pressure in the British economy.

Bank of England chief economist Peel: The central bank cannot relax its tight monetary policy.

Bank of England chief economist Peel: Economic activity and employment growth are weakening.

Peel, chief economist of the Bank of England: The challenge for the Bank of England and other central banks is that overall inflation is falling.

Bank of England chief economist Peel: The Bank of England must remain steadfast in the fight against inflation.

The Airports Authority of Thailand will increase passenger fees by 4.3% to 30% starting from April 1 next year.

Philippine President Marcos: The Philippines is studying to rejoin the International Criminal Court.

Market news: Japan will sell an additional 500 billion yen in bonds today.

The Nikkei 225 rose 1%.

According to Bangkok Post: Thai regulators plan to ban Thai investors from trading in non-voting depositary receipts (NVDRs) on the Thai Stock Exchange.

The Nikkei 225 opened 1% higher.

Egypt said it would deliver 130,000 liters of diesel and four truckloads of gasoline per day to Gaza after the ceasefire began on Friday.

Governor Hochul of New York State, USA: The Rainbow Bridge where a car explosion occurred has now been reopened.

Market news: The union said it was withdrawing strike action at BHP Billiton in Australia.

New Zealand Prime Minister-elect Luxon: The top economic priority is to control inflation.

New Zealand Action Party leader David Seymour: Adjustments to New Zealand Reserve Bank laws are urgent.