Gold to a record high above US$3505

White House says US President Trump will make an announcement at 1400 US Eastern time EDT/1800GMT on Tuesday

Gold to a record high above US$3505 Since dropped back under the big round number at 3500

Japan trade negotiator Akazawa says no date set yet for his next visit to the US For further trade talks ... wants lower auto tariffs

BoJ's Himino says despite 3 rate hikes inflation still high, real rates still low Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Himino in favour of higher rates

Australian net exports contribute +0.1% to Q2 GDP (economic growth) Australian current account data for Q2 2025 includes net exports contribution to Q2 GDP

PBOC sets USD/ CNY central rate at 7.1089 (vs. estimate at 7.1325) PBOC CNY reference rate setting for the trading session ahead.

China’s CSI 300 surges 25% as Beijing pushes reforms to build trust, and a bull market. China’s stock rally defies weak fundamentals, with Beijing betting reforms can fuel a slow, steady bull market.