Euro area seasonally adjusted trade balance for May: -4.97 bln euros, versus a previous +1.3 bln euros.

Spot gold slipped below $4,040/oz, down 0.50% on the day.

China's Ministry of Education approved 27 new vocational-education programs—nine higher-vocational (diploma) programs and 18 vocational bachelor programs—covering 14 major categories and 20 subcategories. The new programs will begin enrolling students in 2027. The additions are positioned to implement the national 15th Five-Year Plan and the Education Development 15th Five-Year Plan, support construction of a modern industrial system and higher-quality service-sector development, and precisely align talent training with new industries, new business models and new scenarios. Key targeted fields include the digital economy, low-altitude economy, artificial intelligence, high-end equipment, urban renewal and sectors facing urgent livelihood shortages.