EUR/CHF has just broken through the 0.9400 mark, now quoted at 0.9401, down 0.01% on the day; GBP/JPY has just broken through the 216.00 mark, now quoted at 216.02, up 0.05% on the day.

The proportion of Japanese companies exceeding profit expectations has reached a five-year high, with growth expanding from AI to a wider range of sectors.

Mizuho: The Bank of Japan may hike rates as early as September, with policy intervals possibly shortened to three months.

Spot gold has just broken through the $4,330.00/oz mark, currently at $4,329.99/oz, down 0.10% on the day; COMEX gold futures main contract is currently at $4,382.50/oz, down 0.86% on the day.

Keysight Technologies (KEYS.US) Q3 earnings and guidance both beat expectations: AI data center demand drove a 56% year-on-year surge in orders, and commercial communications revenue surpassed $1 billion for the first time.