US June S&P Global composite PMI (flash) 52.2, prior 51.5.

Rio Tinto (RIO.N), BHP (BHP.N) and Caterpillar (CAT.N) have started a battery-electric haul truck trial in the Pilbara and report "significant progress". Early testing has logged more than 100 hours of operation and over 200 test cycles; the next phase will evaluate dynamic charging technology. The firms said dynamic charging could be a key lever to improve operational efficiency. BHP reiterated its target to cut operational GHG emissions by at least 30% by fiscal 2030 versus fiscal 2020.

Japan's finance minister Katayama said on Monday he held an online meeting with U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent to discuss the impact of the Iran conflict on global financial markets.