Bank of Korea Governor Lee Chang-yong: Turbulence in the Middle East may potentially increase market volatility.

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno Hiroshi: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida did not discuss the issue of oil market stability in his recent phone call with the Saudi Crown Prince.

Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno Hiroshi: Worried about the impact of energy prices on the global economy.

Philippine Military Chief Brauner: The Philippine military hopes to sign a visiting forces agreement with Japan.

Bank of Japan: The Bank of Japan proposed to purchase 100 billion yen of corporate bonds (CB) starting from October 24.

Bank of Korea: Rising geopolitical risks have increased uncertainty about economic growth prospects.

Bank of Korea: It may take longer to reach target inflation level.

Bank of Korea: We will monitor household debt growth.

Bank of Korea: We see upside risks to inflation.

Bank of Korea: Israel-Hamas conflict is one of the risks to upward inflation.

The MSCI Asia Pacific Index fell 1%.

Bank of Korea: Uncertainty about the growth path is high.

Bank of Korea: Will monitor changes in monetary policies of major countries.

Bank of Korea: Will monitor economic downside risks.

Bank of Korea: South Korea’s economy will grow as previously forecast.

Bank of Korea: Will monitor the slowdown in inflation and risks to financial stability.

Bank of Korea: Will monitor geopolitical risks.

Bank of Korea: It will maintain a tightening policy stance for a long time.

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