A RBNZ survey showed a broad decline in credit demand.

Market news: U.S. Defense Secretary Austin discussed the situation in the Middle East with his Saudi counterpart.

Market news: US Defense Secretary Austin held a phone call with the Saudi Defense Minister.

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: The Bank of Japan should decide how to deal with ETF holdings when the time comes.

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: Japan’s financial situation is becoming increasingly severe.

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: No comment on our response to the foreign exchange market.

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

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: The exchange rate is determined by various factors.

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: It is important that the currency reflects fundamentals in a stable way.

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: No specific decision has been made on cutting income taxes.

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: The effect of tax cuts depends on how they are implemented.

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: It is difficult to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of income tax cuts as part of the economic package.

Reuters survey: 85 economists said the European Central Bank deposit rate will remain at 4.00% until the end of the year.

Reuters survey: 48 of 83 respondents said the European Central Bank will not cut interest rates until at least the third quarter of 2024.

Market news: Vietnam said that Saudi Arabia is interested in investing in the country.

US President Biden: Will continue to hold Iran accountable.

US President Biden: Discussed with Israel the need to abide by the "rules of war."

US President Biden: I will demand unprecedented additional financial support for Israel.

US President Biden: Hamas’ actions do not conflict with Palestinian human rights.

US President Biden: The humanity of innocent Palestinians cannot be ignored.