A Saudi foreign ministry official said the Mecca defense pact will not affect Riyadh’s relations with Gulf states, other Arab countries or the international community and does not threaten any country in the region.

US nonfarm payrolls unexpectedly fell by 23,000 last month. Stock index futures extended gains and bond yields dropped sharply; the 10-year US Treasury yield fell from about 4.67% pre-report to around 4.60%. A softer labor market could reduce upward pressure on inf. Despite war risks and concerns of an AI investment bubble, robust corporate profits have eased Wall Street’s valuation worries.

According to the Shanghai Stock Exchange website, Yunshenchu Technology Co., Ltd.'s STAR Market IPO review status has changed to 'inquiry'.