Japan’s PM Takaichi: Government will promote investment in domestic financial assets, including by households and pension funds like GPIF

Japan’s Finance Minister says monetary policy remains the responsibility of the BOJ. Japan’s Finance Minister Katayama says rates are set by market movements.

Fed's Hammack: Inflation is too high. The labor market is right around my level of maximum employment. Fed's Hammack: Our PCE nowcast shows core inflation at 3.3% after incorporating this weeks data. Fed's Hammack: Im hearing from conversations with business and community leaders that inflation isnt coming from only one sourceits broad-based. Fed's Hammack: At the same time, Im seeing good growth numbers and stable consumer spending. Fed's Hammack: There is no conflict in our mandate - LinkedIn Post

Trump claims the U.S. is "winning big" in Iran and says the outcomes of ongoing efforts will become clear shortly.