Asian Stocks Slip as Tech Rout Deepens, Japan Steadies Ahead of Election 
India–U.S. Interim Trade Pact Cuts Auto Tariffs but Leaves Tesla Out 
Vietnam’s Trade Surplus With US Jumps as Exports Surge and China Imports Hit Record 
Silver Prices Plunge in Asian Trade as Dollar Strength Triggers Fresh Precious Metals Sell-Off 
Gold and Silver Prices Slide as Dollar Strength and Easing Tensions Weigh on Metals 
Singapore Budget 2026 Set for Fiscal Prudence as Growth Remains Resilient 
Japan Economy Poised for Q4 2025 Growth as Investment and Consumption Hold Firm 
South Korea’s Weak Won Struggles as Retail Investors Pour Money Into U.S. Stocks 
RBI Holds Repo Rate at 5.25% as India’s Growth Outlook Strengthens After U.S. Trade Deal 
Not many economic dockets and events scheduled for today but some with very high volatility risks associated.
Data released so far:
- Japan: Labor cash earnings rose by 1.3 percent in June from a year ago.
Upcoming:
- Japan: Coincident and leading economic index for June will be released at 5:00 GMT.
- Germany: Factory orders for June will be released at 6:00 GMT. Prior -0.2 percent y/y.
- France: Trade balance data for June along with budget will be released at 6:45 GMT.
- Spain: Industrial output details for June will be released at 7:00 GMT.
- Switzerland: FX reserve for July will be released at 7:00 GMT.
- United Kingdom: Halifax house prices data for July will be released at 7:30 GMT.
- Italy: Industrial output for June will be released at 8:00 GMT.
- United States: NFP report will be released at 12:30 GMT, along with trade balance.
- Canada: Trade balance for June will be released at 12:30 GMT, along with employment report and followed by IVEY PMI at 14:00 GMT.
