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On October 28, Germany's consumer confidence index fell to its lowest level since April this year, as continued geopolitical uncertainty and rising inflation led to lower income expectations. Data released on Tuesday showed that the consumer confidence index forecast for November fell to minus 24.1, down from minus 22.5 in October. This is the lowest level in seven months and lower than the consensus forecast of -22.0 by economists. As of September, consumer confidence had declined for three consecutive months, with a slight rebound in October. This decline contrasts with confidence data from businesses, which had previously shown an improvement in October. The survey said the downward trend in consumer confidence was the result of a "clear weakening of income expectations." In contrast, consumers' economic expectations and purchasing intentions rose slightly. Rolf Buerkl, head of consumer environment at NIM, said: "Ongoing geopolitical tensions, increased concerns about inflation, and renewed concerns about employment are destroying hopes for a short-term recovery."

Japanese Ministry of Finance: We welcome companies from both countries to carry out projects in the fields of energy, artificial intelligence power development, strengthening of artificial intelligence infrastructure, key minerals, etc.

Japan's Ministry of Finance released a joint statement on Japan-U.S. investment.

On October 28, BlackRock (BLK.N) CEO Larry Fink said on Tuesday that investors should continue to increase their holdings of U.S. assets over the next 18 months, especially as funds have continued to flow back to the U.S. over the past two months. He said at an investment conference in Riyadh: "Most global investors currently have a high proportion of their holdings in the U.S., and the U.S. remains the most worthy place to maintain an overweight position over the next 18 months."

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi: Determined to elevate the Japan-US alliance, which has become the world's most powerful, to a new level.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi: Japan is committed to fundamentally strengthening its defense capabilities.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi: This is an unprecedented security environment.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi: It is an honor to deliver a speech on the USS George Washington, an aircraft carrier that is a symbol of maintaining peace and freedom in the region.

Goldman Sachs CEO Solomon: The vast majority of capital allocation will flow into US assets.

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon: The (U.S.) deficit is too high.

Goldman Sachs CEO Solomon: I don't see any slowdown in the US economy in the near future.

Goldman Sachs CEO Solomon: The IPO market is open to some companies and will be accelerated.

Japanese Finance Minister Katayama Satsuki: No detailed talks were held with U.S. Treasury Secretary Bennett on monetary policy or foreign exchange rates.

Japanese Finance Minister Katayama Satsuki: U.S. Treasury Secretary Benson is very familiar with the rules regarding central banks.

Japanese Finance Minister Katayama Satsuki: U.S. Treasury Secretary Benson may not be urging the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates.

Japanese Finance Minister Katayama Satsuki: There is no change in the foreign exchange content in the Japan-US joint statement.

Japanese Finance Minister Katayama Satsuki: Exchange rates should change in a stable manner to reflect fundamental conditions.

Germany's Gfk consumer confidence index in November was -24.1, the lowest since April 2025.

Japanese Finance Minister Katayama Satsuki: A document on $550 billion in US investment will be released.