Goldman Sachs now expects the yen to strengthen to ¥150 per $1 over the next 12 months, reversing a prior bearish view that targeted ¥165. It raised 3-month and 6-month targets to ¥158 and ¥155. The revision reflects faster-than-expected BOJ rate hikes and a higher likelihood of domestic capital repatriation to Japanese assets. Goldman strategist Karen Leischgott Fishman wrote: "These developments jointly increase the attractiveness of long yen, especially if markets begin to worry about recessi

Iran foreign minister Araghchi met UK foreign secretary Ed Miliband on Thursday. Araghchi said current insecurity in the region and in the Strait of Hormuz is a consequence of US and Israeli military actions, which he accused some European states of supporting, and that these actions have had serious effects on Iran, the region and global stability. He said long-term regional stability requires ending occupation and securing Palestinian peoples’ legitimate rights, notably self-determination, and argued the UK and certain European countries should bear responsibility for their roles in the region. He urged those European states to reverse what he called unconstructive and irresponsible policies toward Iran and warned against interference in domestic affairs and the instrumental use of human-rights rhetoric.

卡塔尔外交部：卡塔尔强烈谴责胡塞武装向沙特塔伊夫和延布发射弹道导弹。