New Zealand data, credit card spending in October +1.5% m/m (still down y/y)

The EU and China launched a new trade consultation mechanism in Brussels on Monday, setting an October deadline for tangible progress on a €360 billion annual trade deficit, export controls, and rare earth supply chain stability.

Franklin Templeton and other analysts say emerging markets remain attractive despite the Middle East conflict, citing tech exposure, rising intra-EM trade, and energy stock buffers that have insulated the region from the worst of the oil shock.

Rocket Lab buys Iridium for $8B, boosting its vertical integration & growth potential vs. SpaceX.

Australia's big banks say today's RBA June minutes will be scoured for clues on how high the bar is for another rate hike after the board held unanimously at 4.35% with an explicit tightening bias intact.

Honeywell Aerospace slips on Nasdaq debut. Traders eye valuation post-spin-off, assessing future returns.

Super Micro plunges 8% as Taiwan raids offices in AI chip smuggling probe. Risk rises.

Dennis Quaid lists LA home for $5.2M, citing area decline. A bearish signal for local real estate?