South African central bank deputy governor Fundi Tshazibana: The central bank is cautious about food prices.

Fundi Tshazibana, deputy governor of the South African Central Bank: Although global food prices have decreased, food prices in South Africa have risen more significantly. This increase in food prices could have an impact on inflation in South Africa.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida: This is a historic opportunity to strengthen our strategic relationship.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida: The timing of the tripartite talks with the United States and South Korea is of great significance.

EUR/NOK fell 0.3% to an intraday low of 11.5064 after Norges Bank announced its interest rate decision.

Norges Bank: If the economy develops according to current expectations, the policy rate will be raised further in September.

Norges Bank: If the Norwegian economy experiences a more pronounced slowdown or a faster fall in inflation, the policy rate could be lower than expected in June.

Norges Bank: Future policy rate path will depend on economic developments.

Norges Bank: If the krona is weaker than previously expected, or economic pressures persist, a higher policy rate than signaled in June may be needed to bring inflation down.

London Metal Exchange (LME): Aluminum inventories decreased by 1,500 tons, copper inventories increased by 525 tons, nickel inventories decreased by 60 tons, lead inventories decreased by 425 tons, tin inventories remained flat, and zinc inventories increased by 1,025 tons.

Norges Bank hiked interest rates by 25 basis points, raising interest rates to 4%, in line with market expectations.

10 million shares of Country Garden (02007.HK) were traded at HK$0.775 per share through block trading.

South African Minister of Power: New capacity will increase energy supply to 70%.

South African Minister of Power: The energy utilization rate of South African power utility Eskom has risen to 60%.

South African Minister of Power: South Africa will add 4,700 megawatts of electricity within a few months.

South African Minister of Electricity: South African electric ships are undergoing environmental approval.

Turkish Finance Minister: Monetary and fiscal policies will remain consistent.

Turkish Finance Minister: Austerity measures will continue.