BBC: Cameron and Merkel hold ‘warm and friendly’ EU budget talks

China drops cautious tone as PBOC steps up yuan internationalisation. China’s yuan strategy, shifting from gradualism to assertiveness. PBOC to boost offshore yuan usage, taking advantage of a global environment of dollar skepticism.

China’s factory profits surge, but weak domestic demand clouds sustainability of recovery Strong data may bolster short-term confidence in manufacturing recovery and commodity demand, but momentum could fade without further policy support.

Milei's party wins 40.8% in Argentina elections, easing peso devaluation fears. Investors see path to fiscal sustainability.

Japan's PM Takaichi polls high (74%) amid Trump visit; defense spending to hit 2% GDP.

Argentine assets surge on Milei's election win, easing reform stall fears. Peso gains 4.8% in crypto.

Nexperia's 280% profit surge belies cash-flow risk; chip shortage threatens auto shutdowns. Dutch action sparks supply chain fears.

Bitplanet buys 93 BTC, targeting 10k! Bitcoin jumps 6.7% to $115.2k on soft inflation data. ETFs see $600M inflows.