Nikkei closing up 2.64% at 12,283.6 , 30yr JGB lowest in 2 1/2 yrs

PBOC is expected to set the USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1336 – Reuters estimate PBOC CNY reference rate setting for the trading session ahead.

The overall index has drifted lower since May, coinciding with the peak in dairy prices that month. However, compared to a year ago the index is still up 4.4%.

RBNZ Governor Hawkesby says house prices and credit growth not raising red flags Reserve Bank of New Zealand Governor Hawkesby speaking, no movement from the kiwi $ on this

the Bank of Japan minutes portray a central bank balancing cautious optimism on inflation with lingering global risks, reinforcing expectations that the BOJ will continue on a measured, data-dependent path toward policy normalisation.

AMD dips 3% on guidance, Palantir falls 8% despite earnings. AI bubble fears mount as valuations stretch.

Median EPS growth hits 11%, best in 4 yrs! Sales beats double avg. Bull market continues into 2026.

Nikkei 225 futures see significant drops (-1670 pts) with low volume; traders eye open interest shifts.