New Zealand Finance Minister: The fundamentals of the economy remain strong.

New Zealand Finance Minister: Budget forecasts on revenue will not come true.

New Zealand Treasurer: Basic savings will be a challenge for some.

New Zealand Finance Minister: High inflation increases government costs.

New Zealand Prime Minister Hipkins: will achieve budget surplus as soon as possible.

New Zealand Prime Minister Hipkins: Recent forecasts point to increased cost of living pressures.

New Zealand Prime Minister Hipkins: Since the budget was released, the global situation has changed a lot.

New Zealand Treasurer: Cut budget allowances for 2026 and 2027.

New Zealand Finance Minister: The budget will return to surplus within the forecast period.

New Zealand Finance Minister: The New Zealand government will cut spending on consultants and contractors.

New Zealand Finance Minister: will control net debt below 30% of GDP.

New Zealand has announced new measures to save $4 billion over the next four years.

Petronas: The Timi field in the SK318 block has started producing natural gas.

The National Hurricane Center said Idalia is expected to strengthen further and become a hurricane on Monday.

The National Hurricane Center said Franklin was expected to strengthen further and become a Category 1 hurricane on Monday.

National Hurricane Center: Major Hurricane Irving is expected to move westward over the next few days.

Moscow mayor: Russian air defenses shot down a drone near Moscow.

The MSCI Asia Pacific index rose 1.4%.

The Australian dollar AUD/USD extended its intraday gains to 0.50% and is now at 0.6435.

The daily increase of the main fuel oil contract expanded to 2.00%, and it is now quoted at 3622.00 yuan/ton.