UK Prime Minister Starmer said Moscow's sentiment toward the Ukraine conflict is shifting.

WTI crude down more than 1.00% intraday, trading at $80.57/bbl.

Citigroup strategists said the Bank of Japan raised its policy rate by 25 bps to 1.00% and will stop tapering long-term JGB purchases from April 2027. They said the move maintains an accommodative stance while dampening FX swings and long-term yield volatility. Citigroup forecasts Japanese corporate profits to grow about 10% p.a., supported by strong price pass-through that should boost margins and by continued government and Bank of Japan policy support.