BoJ Governor Ueda says Japan's economy is recovering moderately but with some weakness; says the economy and prices are moving roughly in line with BoJ forecasts; underlying inflation is gradually accelerating towards the BoJ's target
Governor Ueda's comments suggest a cautious yet optimistic view on Japan's economic recovery, with underlying inflation gradually moving towards the Bank of Japan's target.
Iranian armed forces say if Iran’s ports are threatened, then "no port in the Persian Gulf and Oman Sea will be safe", IRIB News reports
US and Iranian delegations have reportedly agreed to hold another round of talks after their recent meeting, with the time and venue to be decided later, Pakistani press reports
BoJ Governor Ueda says Japan's economy is recovering moderately but with some weakness; says the economy and prices are moving roughly in line with BoJ forecasts; underlying inflation is gradually accelerating towards the BoJ's target
Saudi Aramco's crude sales to China is set to half next month to around 20mln barrels, Bloomberg reports citing sources
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While the recovery shows some signs of weakness, his alignment with BoJ forecasts implies no immediate shift in monetary policy is expected, which may stabilize the JPY and influence fixed income and commodity markets accordingly. Traders should watch for potential market reactions in response to any changes in sentiment regarding future policy adjustments.
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