Indonesian financial regulator says it will maintain communication with global index providers and investors.

CNBC reports the search for a new president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta has entered its seventh month and is being closely watched as a gauge of how new Fed chair Waller may reshape the FOMC. Two people familiar with the process said a search begun under former chair Powell was paused to allow Waller to lead the appointment. Michael Faulkender, a former senior Treasury official in the Trump administration, was later added to the candidate list; his current status is unclear.

Oman state news agency reports the Sultan held talks with senior Iranian officials on restoring shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.