Bank of Japan says real interest rates have risen recently, notably at the long and ultra-long ends. The BOJ will assess domestic financial conditions by reviewing a range of data and surveys rather than relying on a single indicator.

The Wall Street Journal reports U.S., European and Ukrainian officials say the United States is backing a proposal to quickly resume Russian pipeline gas deliveries to Europe via Ukraine as part of talks to secure an energy “ceasefire” ahead of winter. U.S. envoys Jared Kushner and Bill Witkoff raised the idea during September visits to Moscow and Kyiv; the proposal would route Russian gas sales through a U.S. intermediary to circumvent EU sanctions and could create commercial opportunities for U.S. investors. Officials say proceeds would be placed in escrow in a third-party jurisdiction to prevent the Kremlin from diverting funds to the war, though the plan would run up against EU law requiring a phase-out of Russian gas purchases by end‑2027.

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