BOJ board member Sato Ayano said she will assess the impact of Middle East developments on Japan's economic outlook and inflation.

現貨黃金跌破4000美元/盎司關口，日跌幅爲0.4%。

ECB officials said inflation risks from the US‑Iran flare-up remain unresolved even as hostilities have largely subsided. Speaking at the ECB’s annual seminar in Portugal, from LANE to a Dutch central bank official they signalled vigilance rather than an explicit call for further hikes. LANE said: “We need to watch how the past four months’ energy cost rises feed into food and services inflation. We are committed to assessing meeting‑by‑meeting to avoid tying our hands by prematurely signalling rate decisions.” Officials kept a cautious tone ahead of the next policy decision just over three weeks away.