Japan — Bank of Japan & Kevin Warsh

Japan — Bank of Japan: The Japan — Bank of Japan's gradual pace of interest rate increases, despite a recent hike, is seen as insufficient to stem the Japan — Japanese yen's depreciation, and there are concerns about government pressure to limit further rate hikes.

Kevin Warsh: Kevin Warsh, Chairman of the United States — Federal Reserve, stated that inflation expectations and price risks have eased, which could influence market sentiment.

Japan — Bank of Japan: The Japan — Bank of Japan is scheduled to have a rate-setting meeting next week, following the ECB's rate hike in response to inflation.

Kevin Warsh: Kevin Warsh, the new Chair of the United States — Federal Reserve, is known for his hawkish stance on interest rates and has emphasized the threat of elevated inflation, which is a direct consequence of the Iran war.