UK, France, Germany de facto embassies in Taipei: We have noted with concern novel Chinese activity in the waters east of Taiwan

swiss national bank vice chairman: Not planning to introduce a digital swiss franc

BOJ’s Ueda, in remarks read by Deputy Governor Himino, said the economy is likely to see slower growth but maintain a gradual recovery. BOJ’s Ueda signaled further rate increases in response to the economy and inflation, while saying financial conditions remain easy. According to BOJ Governor Ueda, further rate hikes will be made as needed based on economic and price developments, while financial conditions stay accommodative. According to a speech delivered by Deputy Governor Himino on behalf of BOJ Governor Ueda, the timing and pace of future interest rate increases were addressed.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Wednesday that the Islamabad memorandum of understanding with Washington turned into “a declaration of US defeat,”