The Japan Metals & Energy Security Organization (JOGMEC) Reported That The Spot Price For Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) In Japan In April Was $19.10 Per Million British Thermal Units (MMBtu)

Bank Of Japan Board Member Yoichi Masaki Stated That Maintaining Real Wage Growth Is Crucial Through Managing The Inflation Rate Through Appropriate Monetary Policy

Bank Of Japan Board Member Yoichi Sou: If Inflation Is Not Kept Under Control, Companies May Be Forced To Raise Wages Further To Retain Employees, Thus Creating A Vicious Cycle

The Indian Rupee Fell Below 95.7950 Against The US Dollar, Hitting A New Record Low

Bank Of Japan Board Member Zeng Yi Said: We Need To Closely Monitor Whether The Weak Yen Will Affect Underlying Inflation

Bank Of Japan Policy Board Member Yoichi Masaki Stated That Since The Policy Rate Is Now Close To The Projected Neutral Level, The Bank Of Japan Needs To Take A More Comprehensive Look At Factors Such As Prices, Employment, And Financial Conditions When Considering Further Interest Rate Hikes

Bank Of Japan Board Member Yoichi: Given That Japan Is No Longer In A Period Of Deflation, Negative Real Interest Rates Should Be Addressed As Soon As Possible

Bank Of Japan Board Member Yoichi Masaki Stated That, In The Long Run, Food Prices Are Generally The Key Determinant Of Future Inflation

Bank Of England Deputy Governor Briden: The Initial Stablecoin Plan May Have Been Too Conservative, And The Central Bank Is Working Very Hard To Study Alternatives

Bank Of Japan Board Member Yoichi Masakazu Said: "The Energy Shock Caused By The War With Iran Could Have A More Severe Impact On The Japanese Economy Than The First Oil Crisis In 1973. This Risk Deserves Attention."

Bank Of Japan Board Member Yoichi Masaki: Taking This Trend Into Account, The Bank Will Determine The Appropriate Size Of Its Balance Sheet

Bank Of Japan Board Member Masaki: Since The 2008 Global Financial Crisis, Liquidity Regulation Of Global Financial Institutions Has Become Stricter, And The Demand For Central Bank Reserves Has Also Been Constantly Changing

Bank Of Japan Board Member Yoichi Masaki: This Does Not Necessarily Mean That The Balance Sheet Should Be Reduced To The Level Before The Implementation Of Quantitative And Qualitative Easing

Bank Of Japan Board Member Yoichi Masaki Stated That The Bank Of Japan Will Need To Strictly Review The Pace Of Its Japanese Government Bond Purchases After March 2027, While Also Paying Close Attention To Market Conditions

Bank Of Japan Board Member Yoichi Soi: Higher Distribution Costs, Rising Transportation Costs, And Imported Fertilizer Prices Could Lead To Higher Food Prices, Potentially Causing A Lasting Rather Than Temporary Shock

Bank Of England Deputy Governor Briden: We Are Keen To Establish A Mechanism That Enables Stablecoins To Function Successfully And Benefit Users

Bank Of Japan Board Member Yoichi Masaki Stated That While Rising Fuel Prices May Only Be A Temporary Shock, There Is Concern That This Could Further Accelerate Japan's Increasing Distribution Costs

Bank Of Japan Policy Board Member Masayoshi Amamiya Stated: Going Forward, It Will Be Crucial To Ensure That The Underlying Inflation Rate Does Not Exceed 2% By Raising The Policy Interest Rate In A Timely And Appropriate Manner

Bank Of Japan Policy Board Member Yoichi Masaki: That Being Said, If The Data Does Not Show Clear Signs Of An Economic Downturn, I Believe That The Policy Rate Should Be Raised As Early As Possible