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TREE NEWS update: IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said central banks should keep a high focus on price stability. The statement from the head of the Washington-based fund urges monetary authorities to prioritize inflation control. No further details were given.

TREE NEWS update: European Central Bank Governing Council member and Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel said another interest rate hike cannot be ruled out. Nagel also said Germany is actively meeting future challenges and that reforming the country’s “fitness plan” remains essential. He did not specify a timeframe or the conditions that would trigger further tightening.

TREE NEWS reports: China’s A-share real estate sector extended its rally, with Seazen Holdings and 5i5j Holding Group surging to their daily limit. Shenzhen Property A, Tianjian Group and Yuehongyuan A had earlier hit the ceiling, while Tefa Service, Binjiang Group, Huafa Industrial, Lujiazui and World Union Properties followed higher.

TREE NEWS reports: Shanghai Metals Market (SMM) data show the MMLC battery-grade lithium carbonate morning midpoint stood at 102,500 yuan per tonne, down 750 yuan per tonne from the 16:30 price the previous day.

TREE NEWS reports: Japan’s Nikkei 225 closed the morning session up 1.7%, while the broader Topix index gained 1.8%. The morning close marked a broad advance across Tokyo equities, with both benchmark indices finishing the half-day higher.

TREE NEWS update: Indonesia’s central bank said it will continue intervening in both the offshore and onshore foreign exchange markets. The statement gives no figure, timing or currency pair, and does not specify the scale of the intervention. The move signals the bank is actively defending the rupiah in both markets.

TREE NEWS reports: Indonesia’s benchmark stock index fell 11% during intraday trading. The drop marks a sharp single-session decline for the country’s main equity gauge.

TREE NEWS reports: European Central Bank Governing Council member Rehn said the ECB must remain vigilant on the inflation outlook, adding that no second-round inflation effects have been seen. Growth prospects are now better than at the start of the year, while the labor market is less tight and wage growth continues to slow.

TREE NEWS update: Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said there are signs that the neutral interest rate is rising. The remark points to a potentially higher long-run level for UK borrowing costs than previously assumed, a shift that would shape how far the central bank can cut rates. Bailey gave no further detail in the comments as published.

TREE NEWS update: Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said UK inflation running above target remains “extremely frustrating,” adding it is still too early to form a clear view on the strength of second-round effects. So far, signs of second-round effects have been relatively modest, with businesses emphasizing cost cutting, Bailey said.

TREE NEWS reports: China’s ChiNext Index reversed early gains to trade lower, erasing an opening advance of nearly 1.8%. The growth-focused board turned negative during the session, giving back its initial rally.

TREE NEWS update: Indonesia’s stock market triggered a circuit breaker on Thursday, halting trading for 30 minutes. The automatic halt kicks in when the benchmark index falls sharply, pausing all buy and sell orders on the exchange. Trading resumes after the cooling-off period ends.

TREE NEWS reports: Indonesia’s benchmark stock index opened 8% lower after MSCI said the country is no longer suitable for classification as an emerging market, a move that could see it removed from global equity indices. The warning puts index-tracked fund flows at risk.

TREE NEWS update: Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey is scheduled to deliver a speech at 10:00 Beijing time. The appearance puts the BoE chief in the spotlight during a period when markets are watching for signals on the UK central bank’s policy path. No further details on the venue or topic of the remarks were provided.

TREE NEWS reports: The UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs released its 2026 World Social Report on the 15th, warning that the digital divide could widen further without targeted action. About 2.2 billion people lacked internet access in 2025, and even those connected face high costs and poor service quality that limit their participation in the digital society. The report calls for stronger international cooperation, expanded fiscal space and more inclusive global governance.

TREE NEWS update: Hong Kong’s Working Group on Low-Altitude Economy Development is drafting a Development of Low-Altitude Economy Planning and Action Framework, expected to be completed within the year, covering regulatory frameworks, standards and infrastructure. Planned measures include cross-border low-altitude logistics trial flights with mainland China, a gradual build-out of a Greater Bay Area cross-border logistics network, technical research on low-altitude infrastructure and a smart low-altitude traffic management system.

TREE NEWS reports: China’s A-share defense sector rallied sharply, with Chenxi Aviation hitting the 20% daily limit and Great Wall Military Industry sealing its limit-up board. Ocean King, North Long Dragon, Hunan Tianyan and Xinyu Guoke all surged. The move marks a sudden broad advance across military-related names on the mainland exchanges.

TREE NEWS update: Taiwan will put up $4 billion to establish an industrial park in the United States to house Nvidia’s suppliers. The planned site is intended for companies in the chipmaker’s supply chain. No timeline or specific US location was given.

TREE NEWS reports: The CSI Convertible Bond Index opened 0.49% higher. Ruichuang, Guanzhong, Aohong, Lianrui and Tonghe convertible bonds led gains at 5.40%, 3.94%, 3.70%, 3.16% and 3.00% respectively. Tianyuan, Hongcheng, Shuangle, Shengde and Jiuqiang convertible bonds led declines at 0.90%, 0.65%, 0.51%, 0.46% and 0.27%.

TREE NEWS reports: China’s treasury futures opened mixed on the latest trading session, with the 30-year main contract down 0.03%. The 10-year and 5-year main contracts were both flat at 0.00%, while the 2-year main contract was unchanged at 0.00%. The moves reflect a quiet open across the curve.