德国财政部长克林贝尔：特别基金的反对者正是那些意识形态导致我们国家基础设施长期被忽视的人。

ASML (ASML.O) said transition to larger 12-inch photomasks is expected to further improve wafer-fab production efficiency, lower chip manufacturing costs and remove stitching constraints.

AUD/NZD rose 0.4% to 1.2332, its strongest level since April 2013, after Reserve Bank of Australia deputy governor Hunt said the RBA may need to hike again to curb inflationary pressure. RBNZ commissioner Guy said the cash rate may already be in neutral territory. The pair is up 6.2% YTD as traders bet the policy-rate gap will widen; markets price at least one more RBA hike this year while expecting the RBNZ's next tightening not before February. The Australian dollar is also supported by commodity gains—iron ore back above $100/ton and copper at record highs.