Trump Endorses Japan’s Sanae Takaichi Ahead of Crucial Election Amid Market and China Tensions 
Global Markets Slide as AI, Crypto, and Precious Metals Face Heightened Volatility 
Australia’s December Trade Surplus Expands but Falls Short of Expectations 
South Korea Assures U.S. on Trade Deal Commitments Amid Tariff Concerns 
Gold Prices Slide Below $5,000 as Strong Dollar and Central Bank Outlook Weigh on Metals 
Trump Lifts 25% Tariff on Indian Goods in Strategic U.S.–India Trade and Energy Deal 
Singapore Budget 2026 Set for Fiscal Prudence as Growth Remains Resilient 
U.S. Stock Futures Edge Higher as Tech Rout Deepens on AI Concerns and Earnings 
China Extends Gold Buying Streak as Reserves Surge Despite Volatile Prices 
Asian Stocks Slip as Tech Rout Deepens, Japan Steadies Ahead of Election 
As usual not many economic dockets scheduled for Monday and all with low to medium risks associated.
Data released so far –
- Australia – Investment lending for homes grew 3.9 percent in May while home loans are down by 1 percent.
Upcoming:
- Japan: Flash reading on Machine Tools Orders for June will be released at 6:00 GMT. Corporate goods price index will be released at 23:50 GMT.
- Italy: Industrial Output for May will be released at 8:00 GMT.
- Greece: Industrial production for May will be released at 9:00 GMT.
- Portugal: Global trade balance for May likely to be released today.
- Eurozone: Euro group is scheduled to meet today.
- United States: Labor market condition index will be published at 14:00 GMT.
- United Kingdom: BRC retail sales report for June will be published at 23:00 GMT.
- Auction: US will auction 3 month and 6 month bills at 15:30 GMT and 3 year note at 17:00 GMT.
