ALPHABET's 100-year GBP bond, issued in Feb 2026 and maturing Feb 2126, has fallen more than 7% since issuance. Despite heavy initial demand and oversubscription, market participants point to the century tenor, a surge in issuance from global hypersc

Sources say Washington has submitted a list to Japan outlining potential new projects for its investment program.

Domestic News: 1. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology's Lithium Battery and Similar Product Standards Working Group will hold a discussion meeting on 10 solid-state lithium battery industry standards. 2. The A-share STAR Market 50 Index rose over 10%, setting a new record for the highest single-day gain this year. 3. The National Health Commission: 27.51 million applications for childcare subsidies for 2026 have been submitted, 27.13 million have been approved, and 25.16 million people have already received subsidies. 4. The Ministry of Commerce will revise and release the model text of the "Domestic Service Contract" to enhance its operability. 5. The Central Cyberspace Affairs Commission issued the "Implementation Plan for Deepening Technological Innovation and Integrated Application of Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) (2026-2030)". 6. The China Securities Regulatory Commission held a series of symposiums with listed companies, industry institutions, experts, and scholars to solicit opinions and suggestions. 7. Changxin Technology: IPO results announced; online investors abandoned subscriptions for 6.58 million shares. International News: 1. BHP Billiton and the Port Hedland union have made progress; negotiations are expected to resume next week. 2. TSMC is reportedly planning to raise wafer foundry prices by up to 10% starting in 2027. 3. According to the Financial Times, US President Trump may impose new tariffs on dozens of countries as early as this week. 4. Kazakhstan will suspend oil shipments to the Black Sea following the tanker attack. 5. Data shows that two oil tankers carrying Saudi crude oil turned back in the Red Sea, heading towards the Suez Canal. 6. The Iranian military claims to have struck a US airbase in Bahrain. 7. Iranian officials met with mediators in Pakistan on Tuesday. 8. Israeli Finance Minister: Israel has no intention of joining the US-led war against Iran.