NVIDIA (NVDA.O) CFO says fiscal 2028 gross margin should stabilize at 72%-73%.

The Bank of Korea will announce policy on Thursday; analysts are almost evenly divided on whether it will hike. A Wall Street Journal survey of 31 analysts found 16 expect a July move — the first consecutive rate increases in three years — while 15 expect officials to hold until a potential Q4 increase. Markets largely expect the central bank to lift its growth forecast for the year even as inflation remains above the 2% target. Morgan Stanley economist Kathleen Oh says a favorable macro backdrop could support an August hike; HSBC economist Jin Choi cites weakening consumption and sees no rush to tighten. Barclays economist Bum Ki Son says the MPC is split between holding rates and a precautionary hike.

China A-share paper sector opened firmer in early trade; Sun Paper and Qingshan Paper hit daily limit-ups, while Rongsheng Environmental Protection, Jingxing Paper, Bohui Paper, Yibin Paper and Xianhe Co. also rallied.