澳大利亚S&P/ASX200指数7月2日（周四）收盘下跌5.50点，跌幅0.06%，报8717.40点。

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh reiterated he will not provide forward guidance on upcoming interest-rate policy, calling the move a major shift. He said the Fed will "open a new path" and expects a full "internal debate" at the policy meeting in four weeks. Last month Warsh said policymakers agreed forward guidance is not suitable for the current policy environment. In June he established five special working groups — one to study communications — with the others focused on the balance sheet, use of data, productivity and employment, and the Fed's inflation framework.

In Hong Kong, Southern Asset Management’s 2x leveraged long position on Samsung Electronics (07747.HK) plunged more than 25% in afternoon trading.