Office of the United States Trade Representative: During the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) trade negotiations, progress was made in the areas of trade facilitation, inclusivity, technical assistance, economic cooperation, and agriculture.

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda: The weak yen is not the cause of the sharp decline in real income.

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda: The weak yen has a positive impact on real income.

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda: A weak yen is good for exports and the profits of Japanese multinational companies.

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda: The weak yen has both positive and negative impacts on the economy.

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda: Many people believe that the yen’s weakness is caused by interest rate differences.

Mexican President Lopez: Trudeau said Canadian business leaders have confidence in investing in Mexico.

Mexican President Lopez: Discussed immigration issues with Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau.

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda: The Bank of Japan has not yet formulated a specific plan on how to sell ETFs.

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda: Due to market stability, the Bank of Japan has only conducted one ETF purchase since April.

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda: If we are close to achieving the inflation target, we can discuss strategies and guidelines for exiting ultra-loose monetary policy, including the future of the ETF purchase program.

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda: If the U.S. interest rate cut is the result of a soft landing for the U.S. economy, it may have a positive impact on the Japanese economy.

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda: Keeping yields of all maturities low through monetary easing has had a huge positive impact on the economy, stimulating demand and creating jobs.

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda: Setting a strict cap on yield curve control (YCC) will make fine-tuning difficult.

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda: The order of exit policies depends on the prevailing economic, price and market conditions.

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda: Taking a tough stance now on how we change policy could have unintended consequences in the market.

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda: If the inflation target is expected to be achieved, the end of yield curve control and negative interest rates will be considered.

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda: We see some positive signs in the wage inflation cycle.

The baht rose to its highest level since September against the dollar.

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda: Decisions on the central bank’s digital currency will be made through public discussions.