Angola said it expected GDP growth to slow due to lower oil production.

According to Japanese broadcaster NHK, the preliminary magnitude of the earthquake in Japan was 6.0.

According to Japanese Broadcasting Association NHK: No tsunami warning was issued after the earthquake in Japan.

The Japan Meteorological Agency JMA stated that an earthquake occurred near Miyakojima, Japan at 19:42:11 local time. The Meteorological Agency has issued an earthquake warning for the vicinity of Miyakojima.

Romanian Energy Minister: Romania will not need to import natural gas this winter under mild weather conditions.

The South African rand rose more than 1% against the US dollar on the day.

Romanian Energy Minister: Natural gas storage inventory has reached 106%.

Romanian Energy Minister: Given the current conflict, it is a good idea to maintain energy support programs to avoid price fluctuations.

According to AFP: Germany warned Iran not to "add fuel to the fire" in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.

U.S. natural gas futures fell 3.00% during the day and are currently at $3.138/million British thermal units.

Market news: Britain and South Korea agreed to extend trade rules for 2 years.

According to a Reuters/Ipsos survey, 41% of Americans said the United States should support Israel in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.

Three-quarters of Americans say the United States should help rescue Palestinian civilians in Gaza from the dangers of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll.

According to a Reuters/Ipsos survey, only 20% of respondents under the age of 40 support Israel, while 53% of those over 40 support Israel.

Bank of England chief economist Peel: Current interest rate levels are suppressing inflation.

Bank of England chief economist Peel: I think we will get inflation back to 2% "very soon".

Bank of England chief economist Peel: We will do what we need to do, but not overdo it.

Peel, chief economist of the Bank of England: Peak interest rates will be maintained as necessary and not for too long.

Bank of England chief economist Peel: The key to achieving the CPI target is not to push up the unemployment rate.