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Fast Retailing surges 7% on 34% profit jump; MiniMax AI moons 50% on debut. Rio Tinto eyes merger.
Late US trade saw Trump float $200bn in MBS buying to cut mortgage rates. USD held firm, USD/JPY above 157.25 despite strong Japan spending data. China CPI rose but PPI stayed negative. Markets cautious ahead of US NFP.
Defense stocks roller coaster on dividend ban fears & $1.5T spending hike. Watch bond yields!
Bitcoin ETFs see $205M outflows, 3-day streak! BTC gains halve to 4%. Traders de-risk amid resistance & macro fears.
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