China's CSI 500 index futures (IC) front contract fell 1.00% intraday to 7,546.0.

日本央行提出，自7月24日起直接购买3550亿日元1-3年期日本政府债券、3350亿日元5-10年期日本政府债券以及1000亿日元10-25年期日本政府债券。

UBS gold strategist Joni Teves said she remains constructive on gold medium-to-long term, noting prices have risen since early this week and Chinese mainland and Hong Kong gold equities gained about 20% over three days — a positive signal. UBS's global team forecasts gold at $4,675/oz by end-2026 and $4,800/oz by end-2027, and continues to expect prices to rebound from current levels before year-end. Teves flagged two near-term market catalysts: the Fed's policy tone at the late‑July FOMC and further developments in the Middle East.