Singapore Budget 2026 Set for Fiscal Prudence as Growth Remains Resilient 
Fed Governor Lisa Cook Warns Inflation Risks Remain as Rates Stay Steady 
U.S. Stock Futures Edge Higher as Tech Rout Deepens on AI Concerns and Earnings 
Australia’s December Trade Surplus Expands but Falls Short of Expectations 
Trump Endorses Japan’s Sanae Takaichi Ahead of Crucial Election Amid Market and China Tensions 
Asian Stocks Slip as Tech Rout Deepens, Japan Steadies Ahead of Election 
Japanese Pharmaceutical Stocks Slide as TrumpRx.gov Launch Sparks Market Concerns 
Gold Prices Slide Below $5,000 as Strong Dollar and Central Bank Outlook Weigh on Metals 
Not many economic dockets scheduled for today but some with high volatility risks associated.
Data released so far:
- Japan – Labor cash earnings declined by -0.2 percent in May.
Upcoming:
- Japan: Eco watchers survey report will be released at 5:00 GMT.
- Switzerland: Unemployment rate for June will be released at 5:45 GMT.
Germany: Trade balance for May will be released at 6:00 GMT.
- France: Industrial output data for May will be released at 6:45 GMT, along with budget details.
- United Kingdom: Trade balance report for May will be released at 8:30 GMT.
- United States: NFP report for June will be released at 12:30 GMT. Consumer credit details will be published at 19:00 GMT.
- Canada: Housing starts data will be published at 12:15 GMT, followed by unemployment report at 13:30 GMT.
