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According to the Financial Times: Bank lending to British businesses has fallen to its lowest level in nearly 30 years due to weak economic growth and tighter regulations on lenders, which has particularly weakened the supply of credit to small businesses.

US Secretary of State Rubio: (Regarding Iran) There is a fairly solid proposal on the nuclear issue, which can be negotiated within a time limit. I hope we can successfully reach an agreement.

U.S. Secretary of State Rubio: (Regarding Iran) I think we have a pretty solid plan for being able to open the Strait of Hormuz.

U.S. Secretary of State Rubio: (Regarding Iran) We will do everything we can to make our diplomatic efforts successful before considering other options.

U.S. Secretary of State Rubio: (Regarding Iran) We either have to make a good deal or we have to deal with it in other ways.

Japan's 2-year government bond yield fell 1.5 basis points to 1.415%.

U.S. Secretary of State Rubio: As negotiations continue, a potential deal with Iran could still be signed as early as Monday.

US Secretary of State Rubio: There is still hope for an agreement with Iran. In any deal with Iran, Israel has the right to defend itself.

According to Interfax: Russia's Belgorod region was attacked by drones, damaging energy infrastructure.

RBI Governor: The central bank has not set any specific exchange rate target.

Governor of the Reserve Bank of India: Will “do everything we can” to maintain order in the foreign exchange market.

Japan's 30-year government bond yield fell 5.5 basis points to 3.955%.

Canadian Foreign Minister: Canada strongly condemns a terrorist attack on a passenger train in Balochistan, Pakistan, which killed dozens of people and injured many others. I have been in contact with the Foreign Minister of Pakistan to convey Canada's support.

RBI Governor: Indian rupee may be undervalued.

Japan's 5-year government bond yield fell 2.0 basis points to 1.980%.

Japan's 30-year government bond yield fell 5 basis points to 3.960%.

NI225 continued its upward trend, with the latest increase exceeding 3%.

European Mediterranean Seismological Center: A 4.3-magnitude earthquake occurred offshore Guatemala.

SoftBank Group: It will issue 260 billion yen of hybrid bonds in Japan. The bonds will mainly be available to individual investors.

NI225 rose 3.00% during the day and is now at 65254.00 points.