European gas opened down 2% as strike talks in Australia continued.

FINMA, the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority: When signing life insurance policies, transparency and information provided are usually insufficient, and regulatory activities in this area will be strengthened in the future.

The Ukrainian Air Force said 11 of 20 Russian drones launched overnight were shot down.

According to Kyodo News: Japan plans to discharge Fukushima nuclear wastewater from 1 pm local time on Thursday.

The Nikkei 225 index hit 32,000 points up, up 0.36% on the day.

Shell CEO: Strikes in Australia could have an impact on short-term LNG prices.

Shell CEO: The global reaction to changes in LNG prices has been overdone.

Shell CEO: There may be a strike at the Australian liquefied natural gas plant, and no significant hedging or changes in buying patterns have yet been seen.

U.S. official: Ukrainian forces are too dispersed and need to concentrate their combat power in one place for a faltering counteroffensive to succeed.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: BRICS will be stronger economically than G7.

Local officials in Hawaii, USA: More than 1,000 people are still missing after the historic wildfire in Hawaii. The death toll is expected to rise as search and recovery efforts continue.

Gas prices in South Korea fell for an eighth day in a row, marking the longest losing streak in 3.5 years.

The 10-year JGB yield rose 1 basis point to 0.675%.

Philippine National Economic Development Authority (NEDA): The Philippines is still likely to achieve a lower GDP growth target.

Philippine Finance Minister Diokno: The key interest rate in the Philippines will remain stable until the end of the year.

Philippine Finance Minister Diokno: Sovereign wealth funds have received about 2 billion US dollars in funds.

Philippine Finance Minister Diokno: Sovereign wealth fund rules will be released this week.