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Japan's January synchronized indicator monthly rate final value was 3.4%, the previous value was 2.5%.

The final monthly rate of Japan's leading indicators in January was 1.7%, compared with the previous value of 2.1%.

Hong Kong stock Bubble Mart (09992.HK) fell more than 12% in the afternoon. The previous financial report showed that the revenue for 2025 was 37.12 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 184.7%, and the profit attributable to owners was 12.775 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 308.8%.

The final value of Japan's synchronized indicator in January was 117.9, compared with the previous value of 116.8.

The final value of Japan's leading indicator in January was 112.1, from the previous value of 112.4.

Market news: India's central bank may be selling dollars to ease pressure on the rupee.

According to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA): A spokesman for the Joint Command of Iran’s Armed Forces said that the United States “is negotiating with itself.”

Japan's 20-year government bond yield fell 2.5 basis points to 3.110%.

India's NIFTY 50 index rose 1%, and the NIFTY financial services index rose 1.5%.

According to Japan's Yomiuri Shimbun: Japan's Tosoh announced an increase in polyethylene resin prices, citing the conflict in the Middle East.

A fire broke out in Russia's Baltic Sea port of Ustruga after a drone attack, the local governor said.

Hong Kong stocks fell back in shock before midday, with the Hang Seng Technology Index turning lower. It had risen nearly 2% before, and the Hang Seng Index's gain narrowed to 0.2%; Haidilao (06862.HK) fell more than 10%, China National Offshore Oil (00883.HK) fell more than 3%, and Xiaomi Group (01810.HK), China Resources Beer (00291.HK), and WuXi Biologics (02269.HK) all fell more than 2.5%.

RBNZ: While recruitment is ongoing, the financial stability leadership position and the RBNZ's financial stability function continue to operate normally and are not affected.

Reserve Bank of New Zealand: The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has begun recruitment for the position of Assistant Chairman (Financial Stability).

White House: The operations of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Review Committee will be further extended until 10 days after the required report is submitted to the President, or until May 29, 2026, whichever is earlier.

The White House executive order shows that the operation period of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) review committee will be further extended.

SK hynix CEO: Targets to list American depositary receipts in the second half of 2026.

Fitch Ratings: Australia's major banks will maintain solid ratings; Commonwealth Bank of Australia performs well.

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae: (Regarding Iran's mine clearance after the ceasefire) will "judge according to the situation at the time and in accordance with the law" and support the United States in playing a constructive role.

According to the British Financial Times: Negotiations between Merck and Terns have entered an advanced stage and an agreement may be reached in the next few days.