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Australia's S&P/ASX 200 index opened 32.80 points higher, or 0.36%, at 9052.90 on Friday, September 4.

Jun Mimura, Japan's top foreign exchange official: We have always maintained contact with the U.S. authorities.

**Japan's top foreign exchange official, Jun Mimura: We will continue to maintain a state of readiness in the foreign exchange market.**

On Friday, September 4, the NI225 opened 175.64 points higher, or 0.27%, at 64,390.12.

Japanese government officials: Household spending in Japan fell by the largest year-on-year decline since January 2024 in July.

Venezuelan Oil Minister Henao: By the end of the year, Chevron's production in Venezuela will reach 300,000 barrels per day.

According to Yonhap News Agency, Japan's defense minister will be absent from the annual dialogue to be held in South Korea.

Japan's household spending rose 0.5% month-on-month in July, below the expected 2.6% and the previous month's -6.4%.

Japan's household spending in July fell 3.6% year-on-year, compared to a forecast of -1.6% and a previous reading of -3.30%.

Tesla (TSLA.O): The Cybercab self-driving electric car (without a steering wheel, pedals, or side mirrors) has officially begun operation in Austin, Texas.

Reserve Bank of New Zealand's Carl Hansen: Before deciding what action to take in October, the focus will be on whether there are any "surprises" in the data, rather than a single indicator.

Reserve Bank of New Zealand's Carl Hansen: Future policy decisions will depend on trends in a wide range of economic data.

Reserve Bank of New Zealand's Carl Hansen: Wednesday's rate hike was a decision made with clear consensus.

U.S. President Trump: I am pleased to announce that Adam Telle, the current Assistant Secretary of the Army Civil Engineering, will immediately assume the role of Acting Secretary of the Army.

U.S. Trade Representative Greer: The U.S. trade deficit has decreased by 20% compared to the same period last year.

U.S. Trade Representative Greer: Met with the Mexican trade minister on Thursday.

According to Nikkei: Japan's Financial Services Agency will strengthen inspections of overseas bank branches.

According to NEWSIS: South Korea's Minister of Industry stated that the country plans to announce its first U.S. investment project in September.

According to relevant documents, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has asked a U.S. court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Disney (DIS.N) seeking to halt the renewal process for its broadcast license.

According to a related statement, Brazil indicated that it might take reciprocal measures against the EU if negotiations aimed at lifting the EU's ban on Brazilian meat products fail to make progress.