Japan 5-year government bond yield extended its decline, down 2bps to 2.14%.

BHP said underlying profit for the year to June rose 30% to $13.2bn, beating analysts, as higher commodity prices—notably record-high copper—lifted earnings. Copper revenue exceeded iron ore revenue for the first time. The group declared a final dividend of $0.99 per share, implying a 72% payout ratio. BHP projects global copper demand will rise from about 34 mln tonnes today to 50 mln t by 2050, but said copper output at its Chile operations is falling due to grade decline and ageing mines, forcing billions of dollars of sustaining capital to maintain production.

IRNA reported NIOC CEO said fuel production and supply continued during the conflict and were not interrupted.