Citigroup said in a research note it has added Geely Automobile (00175.HK) to its "Pan-Asia Focus List", citing a breakthrough in premium brand Zeekr’s sales, strong export momentum and a more attractive risk-reward profile versus peers. The bank rates Geely Buy with a PT of HK$30 and an expected dividend yield of 4%.

BNY Mellon senior macro strategist Jeff said softer US labor data and improving inflation have reduced the urgency for further Fed tightening, but that does not resolve whether the growth slowdown is controllable or whether market policy expectations have overshot. He added the global narrative is fragmenting: in the US the question is whether the Fed can remain patient if inflation risks do not re-emerge; in Europe focus is shifting from emergency inflation fighting to growth, fiscal credibility and defense financing.

NETANYAHU said Israel is not in a permanent state of war and that, together with US President TRUMP, he helped secure four peace agreements. He said those seeking Israel’s protection include Lebanese Christians, Druze, Sunni Muslims and a significant number of Shi'ite Muslims.