1. Bank of Japan Governor Ueda Kazuo has suggested that the policy interest rate could be raised this month despite the unclear Middle East situation.
2. The latest survey by the US Federal Reserve shows most parts of America are seeing higher inflation. The central bank’s report on economic conditions says prices increased at a moderate to strong pace overall.
3. Cuba’s government quoted former leader Raul Castro as saying, “the war was won by avoiding it,” as he marked his 95th birthday on Wednesday. The presidential office posted the remark on social media, saying, “Raul has always bet on peace.” He has not appeared in public.