Taiwan Stock Exchange Weighted Index closed June 30 up 1,126.01 points (+2.5%) at 46,125.91, taking the benchmark to a year-to-date gain of more than 60%. Strong semiconductor and AI-related exports drove the market to an intraday record high of 48,218. TSMC is up 58% YTD; MediaTek up about 200% YTD.

The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey signed a memorandum of understanding with the Hong Kong Monetary Authority on fintech cooperation.

France's consumer prices rose 2.0% YoY in June, down from 2.8% in May and below the 2.3% market consensus, INSEE said. INSEE attributed the disinflation mainly to a sharp slowdown in energy prices—particularly petroleum products—after a steep June drop tied to easing US‑Iran tensions and expectations of a preliminary peace accord; services inflation also moderated, though to a lesser degree. The cooling is a positive signal for the ECB, which raised rates earlier this month for the first time in nearly three years to counter Iran war‑driven price pressures; policymakers said they will remain cautious and assess whether the energy‑led easing is temporary or more persistent.