CITIGROUP expects the Fed to hike in September and to begin cutting rates before mid-2027.

Kyodo News on 11 reported Japan defence minister Koizumi told a press conference that, in studies to revise the three security documents, Japan "does not rule out any option" on acquiring nuclear-powered submarines. Koizumi made similar remarks in October, saying propulsion for next-generation submarines "does not rule out any option."

Changan Auto said its false-information reporting center found widespread online falsehoods targeting its 2026 Tianshu navigation technology launch and Changan Qiyuan Q06 presale. The company said some accounts used selective quoting, malicious comparisons and coordinated posts to disparage products and mislead the public, harming brand and product image, and that it will take necessary legal measures to protect its lawful rights.