Nikkei reports Japan plans to spend $630 million to purchase a submarine cable-laying vessel.

A Refinitiv/Ipsos poll shows US support for military action against Iran at 31%, the lowest since the conflict began, down from 37% in March and 34% earlier this month. The decline was driven mainly by weaker support among self‑identified Republicans. President Trump’s approval rating stands at a historic low of 33% for the second consecutive poll. About 83% of Americans expect the war to last a long time, up from 80% earlier this month.

New York silver futures rose about 1% intraday to $69.71/oz; spot silver was up about 1% at $69.60/oz.