WTI crude oil up more than 1.0% intraday at $96.23/bbl.

DHS Secretary Ma Lin said the department has discretionary authority to reduce or waive the newly established $100,000 H‑1B fee in certain cases, potentially easing pressure on employers who rely on legal immigration amid the Trump administration's broader tightening. He also indicated support for simplifying re‑entry procedures for H‑2B seasonal foreign workers, a temporary labor source for hospitality, tourism, seafood processing, landscaping and construction sectors.

Japan's Nikkei 225 breached 68,000 points for the first time, rising nearly 2% on the day.