Thrive Capital, led by U.S. businessman Joshua Kushner, bought about $215 million of Amazon shares, reinforcing the venture firm's strategy of investing in public companies.

Three people familiar with Bank of Japan policy thinking told foreign media the central bank could raise rates as soon as September and is considering a more aggressive tightening path than the current roughly two hikes per year. The prospective move reflects growing concern about price pressure from the Middle East conflict, strong global AI-driven demand and persistent yen weakness despite a rare Japan‑US coordinated FX intervention last month. One source said a rate hike "has entered the view," implying a likely move at the Sept. 17-18 policy meeting. The source added the bank may speed up the pace of hikes; a second source gave a similar account.

US President Trump will visit the Nassau County Police Academy in New York tomorrow.