Iran's foreign ministry spokesman said a meeting between Iran and the United States due to take place in Switzerland on Friday has not yet been confirmed.

Sony Financial Group economist Tetsuya Inoue said the Bank of Japan's decision to cite upside inflation risk as the rationale for a rate increase marks a clear shift in policy logic. Previously the BOJ framed tightening as a means to achieve the 2% inflation target in a stable, sustainable manner. Inoue warned that if the BOJ lags developments, long-term government bond yields could spike, the yen could weaken further, and inflation could accelerate.

伊朗外交部发言人：目前尚未确认伊朗与美国将于周五在瑞士举行会谈。